SMR fund raising

A couple of years ago in 2022 I did a number of runs to raise money for SMR.  This year I’m taking part in at least 5…photos of efforts will be included!

In June 2016 my dad started out on a walk that would take him into the hills above the village of Dornie, Wester Ross. He didn’t return at the appointed time and eventually later that day Kintail Mountain Rescue started the search that would continue over the next few weeks. I cannot really describe to you what it was like in those first couple of weeks when the search and rescue teams were mobilised, but it was a huge effort comprising both Kintail and Skye MRTs, the police, the Coastguard, family and friends. I remember the teams working tirelessly and in pretty horrific heatwave conditions.

Sadly my dad never returned to us and his body was found 6 weeks later. Kintail MRT brought him down off the hills and home to us.

Both MRTs worked constantly and I have the utmost respect for their commitment and dedication in helping to keep us safe in the outdoors. They are a voluntary organisation, and many of the people who came to our aid during that time were self employed, giving their time in so many ways and risking their own lives.

Many of my friends and colleagues enjoy and work in the mountains and landscapes of Scotland, and we are privileged to have such an organisation as SMR should we ever need them. SMR rely on charitable donations and I hope that you can spare a few pounds to help support their efforts.