WC?S Returns to the Kiltwalk

Who Cares? Scotland Returns to the Kiltwalk

Sam Baillie, Communications & Public Affairs Support Officer Nicole Bain (NRB Member)

On the 26th September, the Glasgow Kiltwalk returned for the first in-person walk since the pandemic. The Kiltwalk is a national event which brings together walkers of all ages to raise money for charities close to their heart. This walk proved an extra-special occasion as our fundraisers were able to come together and walk the full 16-mile trail together as one Who Cares? Scotland family. Starting at Glasgow Green, and finishing at the Riverside Museum, our Kilties generously gave up their time (and feet) to support Care Experienced people in Scotland. After the event, we caught up with a few of them to see what they had to say: Thanks to the fantastic turnout during the event, and a generous 100% top-up from Sir Thomas Hunter, we raised an outstanding

Callum Rae (Fundraiser)

When applying to take part in this year’s Kiltwalk, I had no hesitation in naming Who Cares? Scotland as my nominated charity. I had the pleasure of working with this organisation during the 1990’s in my time as a residential childcare unit manager, and fully support the work they do on behalf of Care Experienced people. Times of transition when we move from one way of life to another can be the most traumatic times in our lives. This is no different for the Care Experienced community who may not have the same support networks available compared to their peers. Who Cares? Scotland is the

established, tried and tested organisation committed to advocating and facilitating these transitions in partnership with the individuals requiring this support. The future belongs to the young. Let us help to ensure they are prepared for it. Support Who Cares? Scotland.

£9,990,96.

We’d like to thank all our wonderful Kilties, from first-time strollers to veteran walkers, for their remarkable achievement in support of Care Experienced people in Scotland.

Covid has hit us all hard, especially Care Experienced people, as it’s affected visits, travels and relationships. Another thing it affected massively was charity work, things like the Kiltwalk, for example. They tried their best by doing the virtual walk, but when you’re on your 38th lap of your block you do get a few funny looks and neighbours started to think I'd forgotten my address. But hey, since the virtual Kiltwalk, I've developed an amazing relationship with Eleanor (the cat lady round the corner). I heard they'd managed to squeeze a Kiltwalk in this year on September 26th, but it was in Glasgow, and I live in Aberdeen. I filled out my online registration form, got my Go Fund Me page up and once my first donation came through I knew I had to do it. I left my house at 7.30am, got the 8.10am bus from Aberdeen to Glasgow and met the rest of the Who Cares? Scotland gang and off we went. I had the time of my life as we had babies; doggies; friends & family. I didn't get home until about 9pm, but I wouldn't I change a second of it. I urge anyone of all capabilities to get out and join in. Your feet might not thank you, but your heart will!