Community / Retiring Islesburgh steward raises thousands for local causes with Lerwick to Clousta run
THOUSANDS of pounds have been raised for two local causes after an Islesburgh steward ran home back to Clousta after retiring.
Ian Davidge undertook the run from Lerwick to the Westside, which covered around 20 miles, on Sunday morning – setting off shortly after 6am.
Unfortunately the fine weather over the last week deserted him on the big day, but it proved no barrier to the fundraiser.
Davidge, 66, was raising money for the Fernlea Care Centre Comfort Fund and Dogs Against Drugs.
He was joined on the run by family member Leighton Flaws, with the pair arriving in Clousta around 10am.
More than £3,000 has been raised for the two causes.
The staff at the Fernlea care home in Whalsay have been looking after Davidge’s mother in law for many years, whilst he also helped to found Dogs Against Drugs.
Become a supporter of Shetland News
Shetland News is asking its many readers to consider start paying for their dose of the latest local news delivered straight to their PC, tablet or mobile phone.
Journalism comes at a price and because that price is not being paid in today’s rapidly changing media world, most publishers - national and local - struggle financially despite very healthy audience figures.
Most online publishers have started charging for access to their websites, others have chosen a different route. Shetland News currently has over 600 supporters who are all making small voluntary financial contributions. All funds go towards covering our cost and improving the service further.
Your contribution will ensure Shetland News can: -
- Bring you the headlines as they happen;
- Stay editorially independent;
- Give a voice to the community;
- Grow site traffic further;
- Research and publish more in-depth news, including more Shetland Lives features.
If you appreciate what we do and feel strongly about impartial local journalism, then please become a supporter of Shetland News by either making a single payment or monthly subscription.
Support us from as little as £3 per month – it only takes a minute to sign up. Thank you.
Already a supporter? Sign in to hide this message.
