The Charities
Total made for the charities was: £2,550
When first making the decision to test our aging bodies with this venture we didn't initially plan to use it for a good cause, but as the event started to loom upon us, it would have been foolish not to make use of the opportunity to benefit others. Therefore we decided to collect donations for two good causes in Shetland.
The first is Mind Your Head, which is a Shetland charity that was formed to raise awareness of mental ill health. The aim is to:
- Raise mental health awareness in Shetland
- Reduce the stigma of mental ill health
- Promote counselling and other forms of mental health support services
- Promote mental ill-health awareness specifically in relation to suicide prevention
- Work in partnership with existing mental health agencies to further the objectives of the charity
The second good cause is closer to home for us, which is the Livister Youth Club on Whalsay. Livister is in need of a refurbishment and funds are needed to carry this out. It is well used by children of various ages, and an asset to the island.
