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Ken Macaulay is raising money for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland, My Name'5 Doddie Foundation, Murrayfield Injured Players Foundation (Scotland) and Prostate Scotland
I was very fortunate to be one of the beneficiaries of the SRU’s retrospective cap initiative earlier this year and this has got me thinking that I would like to give something back, as a thank you for being included in this process but also as a token of appreciation for everything that rugby has given me over many years.
I am going to try and visit every rugby club/pitch in Scotland on which I played during a career that spanned 30 seasons of league rugby. Some of the grounds don't exist anymore and maybe some of the clubs have disappeared, but by my reckoning there are still 76 places to visit!!
I intend to travel to all these clubs - from one to another in a clockwise direction, starting and ending at Netherdale, Galashiels – a journey of just over 1000 miles – by bike!
This will take me well out of my comfort zone in three ways: I am no longer a spring chicken, I cast a larger shadow than is necessary and I haven’t ever really done any meaningful cycling, but it’s too far to run and to go by motorised transport wouldn’t be much of a challenge!!
**Please note, Ken passed away on the 27th of October 2024, just one day after completing his epic charity challenge. This page is now ran by his family. Please continue to donate to these incredible causes. We also have set up an online site for sharing memories, photos/videos or messages about your time with Ken or any interactions with him during his challenge - we'd love to hear from you! remembr.com/en/ken.macaulay
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A Celebration of Ken's will take place on Friday 13th December in North Berwick.
All welcome but due to venue capacity, please let us know you will be intending by booking your space here - tickettailor.com/events/familyofkenmacaulay/1465278
Online streaming also available.
Pat, Richard, Joanna and family are extremely sad to inform you that Ken passed away on Sunday 27th October.
This is a huge shock to us all, especially after he concluded his incredible charity cycle on Saturday 26th. We're so proud of him but overwhelmed by his loss at the same time.
Ken's first response to receiving his retrospective cap was to use it as a platform to give back - we are so in awe of all he has achieved.
We're taking some time to make arrangement for a funeral and will share info about this in due course.
Please continue to donate and continue his good work.
Going forward, any updates on this page and his Instagram will be made by Ken's family.
With a heavy heart,
Pat, Richard and Joanna
Sorry, folks, for the rather brief update last night but things were pretty hectic when I arrived at Netherdale for the conclusion of my adventure!
It was a long cycle yesterday, over 70 miles, most of it in to a headwind but it was also another day of warm welcomes and great company - at one stage there were 14 of us on the road and we also were being escorted by the Doddie Tractor for part of the way!
I will update further with proper thanks and acknowledgements but in the meantime please keep spreading the word - there’s still plenty of time to donate. Thank you.
Day 22 - Job Done
Day 21 - North Berwick to Berwick, calling at Dunbar on the way. Another day with great company - son Richard, NB gentleman cyclists Chris Lumb and George Day, former NB player Willie Scott and Scotland & British Lions legends Finlay Calder & Derek White
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We played together as 18year olds for Yorkshire and NE Counties. Very sad to hear about his death. I have very fond memories of him.
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Lovely tribute on Friday to a lovely man. Fond memories of some happy days on and off the rugby pitch!
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