THE business manager of Scottish band Skerryvore is embarking on a 200-mile challenge to raise funds for charities which have lost out during the pandemic.
The challenge will see Peter West, 66, from West Lothian run and cycle across the country from Ardnamurchan Lighthouse to Scurdie Ness Lighthouse near Montrose. His support vehicle will be an all-electric Skoda Enyaq, ensuring that the entire challenge is an emissions-free event.
“Our family have organised a charity event since 2006, but during lockdown, we couldn’t hold the 2021 event,” explained Peter. “We could only hold an online raffle and the £5000 it raised is well short of our regular contribution.
“I decided to do more than think about an idea I’ve had for a while to do a cross Scotland run and cycle.”
The challenge will start on September 11, and donations can be made online at www.justgiving.com/fundraising/lighttolight
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