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When

Sunday 26th September 2021 8am

What

Having already ran a couple of 100 mile Ultramarathons (West Highland Way 2018 and the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc 2019), I was looking for the next challenge to push myself further. Due to the current Covid crisis most of these events have been cancelled, so I decided to set up my own challenge,  and use it to raise money for a couple of great causes. 

I am going to run solo* from Fort William on the west coast of Scotland to Fraserburgh on the east coast, covering precisely 200 miles. I will run the distance in one go, non-stop. Aiming to do it in the quickest time possible. I am going to follow the East Highland Way from Fort William to Aviemore, then the Speyside Way from Aviemore to Buckie, then run along the coast from Buckie to Fraserburgh, finishing at the Lighthouse. 

*except for sections where I will be joined by my training buddy Ben (my black labrador)😁

Why

I am raising funds for two charities, The Fire Fighters Charity, as I am a Wholetime Firefighter at Peterhead and a Retained Firefighter in my home town of Turriff, and Safe Haven Projects, a charity ran by a family friend that helps some of the poorest people in one of the poorest countries in the world. All funds raised will  be divided equally between the charities.

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The Fire Fighters Charity

The Fire Fighters Charity offers specialist, lifelong support for members of the UK fire services community, empowering individuals to achieve mental, physical and social wellbeing throughout their lives.

Safe Haven Projects

In 2006 two major earthquakes and a tsunami hit the South Western coast of Java, Indonesia.
The Ministry of Health (MOH) reported that approximately 668 people died, 65 were missing and 9,299 were being treated because of the disaster. Villages were destroyed, thousands killed, families devastated and children orphaned.
As a result of this disaster, Val Whyte, a lady from Aberdeenshire joined forces with six young Indonesian men to help the surviving children.
Val returned to Scotland and shared her experience with friends and her purpose to return to Java and continue to help became clear. Between friends, Val’s vision became a reality, her mission was established and fundraising began. The Safe Haven Projects Charity was formed!

210%

£4,203.75 raised of £2,000.00 target by 69 supporters

£3,739.00 donated and £464.75 in GiftAid

When

From 26th September 2021. Until 29th September 2021.

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