September 15, 2024

Edinburgh KiltWalk 2024 Raises £5k for forRefugees!

by forRefugees
A group of people and a dog stand on grass, wearing matching black shirts and colorful kilts, with an inflatable arch and bus in the background. | Support refugees across Europe in Greece, France, the UK and the Balkans

What a day! On Sunday 15 September a mighty team of over-30s (ok, mostly over-40s!), alongside our four-legged superstar Moose the dog, donned our kilts and took on the Edinburgh KiltWalk 2024 – our first ever #KiltWalk in support of forRefugees! Eight of us took on the challenge, a combination of our forRefugees team and our corporate sponsors, Limitless DMC.

With 20 miles ahead of us, we set off through the beautiful Edinburgh countryside, fueled by determination, camaraderie and a whole lot of enthusiasm.

Every step we took was for refugees in urgent need of support. With governments and large NGOs failing to act, we at forRefugees step in to ensure people fleeing conflict and persecution have access to essential aid, shelter and hope. Your donations supporting our challenge mean food for the hungry, warmth for the cold and a lifeline for those left without one.

An Unforgettable Challenge

🚶‍♀️ 20 miles is no small feat – it took us 8 hours (yes, our legs are feeling it!)
🏴 Four of our team traveled up from London – for two, it was their first time in Scotland!
💪 Incredible support from Kilties, marshals and sponsors – all absolute legends!

Motivation for Next Year!

We had such a brilliant time that we’re already planning to sign up for next year! (Assuming our feet recover… 😂). But more importantly, thank you for your incredible support to make this challenge count. Every pound donated, every step and every act of kindness makes a difference.

Thank you for standing with us – and with refugees.

See you at the Edinburgh KiltWalk 2025! You can sign up here for the super low entry price of £20 and register forRefugees as your chosen charity!

A person is smiling in front of the "Kiltwalk START" arch with the Royal Bank of Scotland logo, outdoors under a cloudy sky, ready to embark on the Edinburgh KiltWalk Mighty Stride Challenge. | Support refugees across Europe in Greece, France, the UK and the Balkans
A group of people in matching T-shirts and plaid skirts walk on a path outdoors, some waving and smiling at the camera during the Edinburgh KiltWalk. Trees and buildings are in the background under a clear blue sky, adding to the spirit of the Mighty Stride Challenge. | Support refugees across Europe in Greece, France, the UK and the Balkans
A group of people in kilts, alongside a dog, proudly display their trophies and medals at the Edinburgh KiltWalk finish line arch. They conquered the Mighty Stride Challenge, raising support forRefugees. | Support refugees across Europe in Greece, France, the UK and the Balkans

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