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Kirsty's Arctic Challenge for SAMH

Kirsty Hall is raising money for Scottish Action for Mental Health

Team: Arctic Adventurers - Hannah, Jenna, Ciaran, Jon, Andy, Byron, Bailey & Kirsty Virgin Money for SAMH

Arctic Adventure 2026 · 4 March 2026 to 8 March 2026 · Start fundraising for this event

Around since 1923, SAMH currently operates over 60 services in communities across Scotland. These services together with our national programme work in See Me, respectme, suicide prevention, sport and physical activity; inform our policy and campaign work to influence positive social change.

Story

I’m taking on the Arctic Challenge (4–8 March 2026) to raise money for SAMH (Scottish Action for Mental Health).

For five days in Finland, I’ll be cross-country skiing and snow-shoeing across frozen landscapes in sub-zero temperatures — pushing myself physically and mentally in one of the most unforgiving environments on Earth. This isn’t an average office away day. It’s a real test of endurance, resilience and grit.

I’m doing this because mental health doesn’t discriminate. It affects every family, every workplace and every friendship. Behind many smiles, there’s a silent struggle and for many people, charities like SAMH are a lifeline.

If you’re able to donate or share, you’ll be helping SAMH continue their vital work to change and save lives. And, sponsoring me to question my life choices in sub-zero temperatures (which feels like a fair deal).

Thank you so much for reading, sharing or donating. It genuinely means a lot 🤍

Find out more about the challenge at https://www.justgiving.com/team/virginmoneyarctic

Read about the amazing work SAMH do: https://www.samh.org.uk

Donation summary

Total
£1,400.00
+ £337.50 Gift Aid
Online
£1,400.00
Offline
£0.00

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