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Total raised so far

464%

£22,581.80 of £4,860 target +£3,618.48 Gift Aid See breakdown

Recent donations

5 days ago

Niall Grant

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

5 days ago

Terry Roberts (BofS RFC)

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

Condolences to Ken's family on their huge loss. Ken was an outstanding player (and character) with the Bank rugby club.

1 week ago

Waysiders Drumpellier RFC

£200.00

We were fortunate enough to meet Ken on his journey and it was an absolute pleasure to spend time with him and talking rugby. Taken too soon but a great job done for great charities.

1 week ago

D Neil Ferguson

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

As brave as they come.

1 week ago

Bernera Social Night and Raffle

£10.00

1 week ago

Bernera Social Night and Raffle Fundraiser

£750.00

2 weeks ago

Anonymous

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

2 weeks ago

Bob Rodriguez

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

Great achievement by Ken

2 weeks ago

Richard Linton

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

With thoughts and all good wishes.

2 weeks ago

Carol Reilly

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Cap 1215 - Ken's Retrospective Challenge

Event dates: 5th October 2024 – 26th October 2024

Ken Macaulay is raising money for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland, My Name'5 Doddie Foundation, Murrayfield Injured Players Foundation (Scotland) and Prostate Scotland


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My story

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!!


Thank you for checking out my page. Making a donation is fast, easy and secure thanks to Give as you Live Donate. They'll take your donation and pass it onto Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland, My Name'5 Doddie Foundation, Murrayfield Injured Players Foundation (Scotland) and Prostate Scotland.

My updates

6 days ago

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.

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1 month ago

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

1 month ago

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.

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1 month ago

Day 22 - Job Done

114.6km distance
9:11:38 time
3:15min/km speed

1 month ago

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

85.8km distance
7:36:12 time
3:42min/km speed

My 4 charities

Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland

Charity number: SC018761

My Name'5 Doddie Foundation

Charity number: SC047871

Murrayfield Injured Players Foundation (Scotland)

Charity number: SC005015

Prostate Scotland

Charity number: SC037494

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2 8 7 3 . 4 km Total distance cycled

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