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Sarah and Scott’s fundraiser for The Peedie Retreat

Sarah Cowe is raising money for The Peedie Retreat
In memory of Dad - Allan Cooper
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Running 70 Miles in September

The Peedie Retreat is an Orkney charity with the ambition of building and running a bespoke, fully accessible, accommodation for Orkney residents affected by Cancer or Multiple Sclerosis (MS). To be built at Inganess Beach a natural and stunning location, close to local amenities and health care. The Retreat will be owned by the charity and will always belong to The People of Orkney to always be used for its intended purpose. This inspirational building will be a place where Orkney people navigating the journey of Cancer or MS will be able to come with their families, friends and loved ones, to be together and enjoy a break FREE OF CHARGE away from their worries and challenges, to rest, recuperate and connect with nature to find inspiration, hope and a Peedie Bit of Happiness. The retreat can accommodate couples and families or your carer to support you. Available 365 days per year and designed with social spaces and gardens to enable many to visit, including professional and wellbeing services encapsulating every opportunity to enhance improved wellbeing. Orkney is a truly magical place but there is nothing more magical than time to be with those who love, care, and support you. We look forward to creating this perfect haven with your Help and Kindness Thank you for Helping to Create “Orkney’s Peedie Place of Happiness”

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Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

Our dad would have been celebrating his 70th birthday in September, sadly he passed away in February 2025 after fighting MS for 30 odd years.

To remember our amazing dad me and Scott are both running 70 miles each through September to try and raise money for The Peedie Retreat.

The Peedie Retreat is an Orkney charity with the ambition of building and running a fully accessible, bespoke, accommodation for Orkney residents affected by Cancer or Multiple Sclerosis.

You might see some more Coopers and Cowes popping up over the month with their own challenges in memory of their father in law and grandad. Keep your eyes peeled 👀

Let’s raise lots of money for this fantastic charity and pray for me and Scott’s legs! If you see us oot and aboot give us a wave! Xx

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