Castle Crusade Run

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[p]Gregor decided to set up the Castle Crusade with an aim of running from Stirling Castle to Tyne Castle (40 miles) on Sunday 23rd May 2021 to raise funds for My Name'5 Doddie foundation, MND Scotland and the Euan Macdonald Centre. [/p][p]The inspiration for this event has come from losing his dad to this disease. Gregor's dad was diagnosed with MND (Motor Neuron Disease) in May 2017, prior to passing away on the 28th Feb 2019. Throughout his illness he kept his sense of humour, always had a smile and never asked "Why me?".[/p][p]Joining the Castle Crusade and running various stages of the run with Gregor are a few sporting legends. Ryan Stevenson (Hearts FC), Colin Cameron (Hearts & Scotland), Simon Ramsden (Motherwell), Tam McManus (Hibernian), Willie Conquer (Referee) and Scott Hastings (Watsonians & Scotland Rugby Union). Alongside the legends will be Scott Wilson, the voice of Tynecastle. [/p][p]For those of you who don't know much about MND, it is a progressive degenerative disease of the motor neurones in the brain and wasting of the muscles which affects people of all ages. It affects even those who are young, fit and healthy, including professional sportspeople Doddie Weir, Rob Burrow and Fernando Ricksen to name but a few. Recently, Marius Zaliukas who captained Gregor's beloved Hearts to a famous cup win in 2012, recently lost his battle at the age of 36.[/p][p]The average life expectancy from the onset of symptoms is 2-5 years, presently there is NO cure, however, there has been a recent breakthrough in research into potential triggers for the disease but further research is needed to find a complete cure.[/p][p]Please contribute as little or as much as you can. To sponsor ALL runners taking part. We must help find a cure for this horrific disease.[/p][p]Thank You[/p]

Supporters

Jun 19, 2021

Davy Winton

Funds still coming in/ my own input

£60.00

plus £15.00 Gift Aid

Jun 16, 2021

Angela KAY

£15.00

plus £3.75 Gift Aid

Jun 8, 2021

Pauline Williamson

Davy and friends Well done on this great achievement for a fantastic cause. We need a cure for this horrific illness as soon as possible

£20.00

plus £5.00 Gift Aid

Jun 7, 2021

Anonymous

Super effort Gregor David Mair Lockerbie Golf Club

£25.00

plus £6.25 Gift Aid

Jun 4, 2021

D Crews

Donation received with thanks from David Law

£10.00

Jun 3, 2021

Bobby Bowie

£715.00

plus £178.75 Gift Aid

Jun 3, 2021

Anonymous

Super effort Gregor and friends from John Carpenter, Bob Wilson, John Bolton and Bob Thompson Lockerbie Golf Club

£70.00

plus £17.50 Gift Aid

Jun 2, 2021

Davy Winton

Massive thanks to friends family and superb effort from Stuart French and the boys at Royal Mail. Unbelievable everyone

£472.00

plus £118.00 Gift Aid

Jun 1, 2021

Shomu

£20.00

plus £5.00 Gift Aid

May 30, 2021

Sarah and Jenny Beith

Congratulations to Scott and the gang for completing this challenge for such a great cause. This is very close to our hearts xx

£50.00

plus £12.50 Gift Aid

Gregor Miller

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Event

23 May 2021

Charities

MND Scotland

The University of Edinburgh Development Trust

My Name'5 Doddie Foundation

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