Thank you for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page. I am thrilled to be participating in the ‘Run Like L’ 50k series to raise funds for Scottish Mountain Rescue. It’s my sixtieth year (😳), so why not set myself a challenge to run in the hills around the Trossachs.

I’ve witnessed first hand what it’s like for Mountain rescue teams when they are called out. I was on a training course at Glenmore Lodge when a call came in. I couldn’t believe how quickly they responded and how utterly focussed they were. I kept thinking that they are about to walk out into some of the worst Scottish winter weather and it’s pitch black out there. They would know it would be really tough and dangerous but they just did it ….and they are volunteers. I want to help give them the best training and kit to do the best job they can. I’ve tripped, slipped and fallen many times in the hills and I’ve always been lucky enough to walk back with a wee cut or bruise. I could have been unlucky and needed SMR volunteers to help. I can’t thank them enough for the work they do, but hopefully fundraising is a way to thank them a little.

My goal is to raise £500 for Scottish Mountain Rescue, and every donation, no matter how small matters to them.