For those who may not know on January 28^th this year my Grandma was hit by a car and as a result suffered cardiac arrest, a fractured skull and hence a severe brain injury which she would never recover consciousness from. She sadly passed away in intensive care the following evening, January 29^th, surrounded by family.

Without the help of Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) transporting extra expert medical help to the scene, she may never have made it to hospital for us to say our goodbyes. These medics provided aid and assistance to the ambulance team following resuscitation and intubation of my Grandmas airways, while also supporting her breathing during transportation to hospital, something we as a family are profoundly grateful for. 

My Grandma was always heavily invested in my endeavours, regularly checking in on me, asking how my hockey matches had gone, whether I’d been on any big runs, bike rides, dog walks and for any pictures of what I’d been up to with friends. Sharing my experiences with her was an absolute pleasure and something I now truly miss.

So, in memory of my Grandma and to hopefully raise some funds and awareness for the fantastic work the SCAA do, I plan to undertake a monthly event / personal challenge, which are listed below, over the next 4 months of summer. 

Any donation for the SCAA would be most gratefully received, if you are willing and able.

June

Friday 17th June (20 weeks since the accident) - 20 mile bike ✅

Saturday 18th June (20 weeks since she passed away) - 20 km hill run ✅

July

Friday 15th July - Run the Blades 10km trail run – Whitelee Wind Farm ✅

August

Sunday 14th August - Brewdog Ride Out Sportive 100km bike - Ellon ✅

September

Sunday 18th September - Scottish Half Marathon run - Edinburgh ✅