Runners and walkers across Scotland will be taking to the streets this weekend in a virtual event in support of the Eilidh MacLeod Memorial Trust.
The trust was established in memory of Eilidh MacLeod from Barra who died along with 21 others in the Manchester Arena attack in May 2017.
With almost all of its 2020 fundraising succumbing to the pandemic restrictions, the event provide an opportunity to support the charity.
The trust supports music education for young people reflecting Eilidh’s own musical ability and enjoyment as a piper with the Sgoil Lionacleit Pipe Band. It will also manage and maintain a permanent memorial to Eilidh and a garden of remembrance and reflection on Barra.
Runners and walkers are being encouraged to lace up their trainers and put their training to use by taking part in a virtual 5k, 10k, half marathon or full marathon challenge.
Schoolchildren on Barra and Vatersay are participating as part of their regular PE Challenges.
Suzanne White, founder of Eilidh’s Trust said: “We had enthusiastic teams ready and raring to go for events such as the Barra Barrathon, the Great Manchester Run and the Edinburgh Marathon Festival.
“However, the pandemic meant all these events were postponed until 2021.
“Despite that, we were keen to do something this year so that all the training and amazing preparation doesn’t go to waste.
“If you’re out running or walking this weekend, do it for #TeamEilidh and support our work in continuing Eilidh’s musical ambitions by investing in the music education of other young musicians in her name.”
Donations can be made via Eilidh's Trust's JustGiving page.
Clocking up the miles for Eilidh’s Trust
1 September 2020
Eilidh MacLeod family
The trust was set up in memory of Eilidh MacLeod