News
Falkirk Wheel Abseil 2009
On a wet and windy weekend in October, friends and family gathered to watch their loved ones abseil from the Falkirk Wheel in aid of the Appeal. It was a huge success, with over £17,000 raised to date, with more sponsorship still to be collected.
Callum Campbell, a friend of the University, was one of the first to abseil on the day and commented "that was exhilarating, can I do it again?"
Ribbon Ramble 2009
Ramblers take to the West Highland Way
On a sunny October morning, over 150 participants took to the West Highland Way for the Ribbon Ramble, an 8-mile walk from Rowadennan to Balmaha. They raised hope to raise over £5,000 once all sponsorship money has been collected.
Munro Challenge 2009
From May 23-25, approximately 220 staff, students and members of the public took part in the University’s 5th Munro Challenge, this time in support of the Beatson Pebble Appeal. Despite the terrible wet and windy weather that weekend they managed to cover 78 hills and raise a staggering £25,662.80!!!
This is the best amount of sponsorship that the Munro Challenge event has ever raised - thank you to all those who took part and to those who sponsored the hillwalkers.
If you would like to take part in a future Munro Challenge or take part in any other challenge to support the Beatson Pebble Appeal please get in touch at office@beatsonpebbleappeal.org or call 0141 330 3000.