2025-03-25T09:33:53+00:00

Half-marathon heroes raise thousands for Friends

A team of three dedicated runners raised over £3,000 for Friends by completing the Inverness Half Marathon earlier this month.

Rebecca, Erin and Lynsey finished the challenging 13.1-mile race in memory of their friend Victoria Marnoch, and in support of the vital work carried out at Roxburghe House.

Initially setting a target of £1,500, the trio were overwhelmed by the outpouring of support, ultimately raising a phenomenal £3,000 for the charity.

Their incredible effort and the generosity of their donors will make a significant difference to patients and families receiving care at Roxburghe House.

The participants, who described themselves as "novice runners," took on the half marathon as a tribute to Victoria, who received care at Roxburghe House during her illness.

In a heartfelt message on their JustGiving page, they shared:

“Roxburghe House is an amazing facility that provides support and comfort for both in-patients and out-patients.

“During her illness, Roxburghe House provided Victoria and her family with incredible care, comfort, and support, for which we are very grateful. They continue to offer vital support to many, and your donation will help them carry on their amazing work!

“We’re aiming to raise as much as possible for Roxburghe House, and every contribution, no matter the size, will make a difference!”

Rebecca, Erin and Lynsey shared their post-race reflections, acknowledging the physical challenge but expressing immense joy at their achievement.

“We had a great time and are all so happy with our finish times. We were however pretty sore the day after,” said Rebecca.

If you want to add to the amazing total raised, you can do so on their JustGiving page.

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