The hills will be alive with the colour purple next month when fundraisers take to the Scottish mountains in aid of a local cancer charity.
A series of challenging walks will take place in the Cairngorms as part of Clan’s Go Purple month, and organisers are keen to get as many people signed up to take part as possible.
The Go Purple Scottish Treks have been organised by Stonehaven-based charity, BackStrong Adventures, which was founded by Gillian Fowler who broke her back in a horse-riding accident in 2008.
Ms Fowler said: “We have supported Clan since the outset – I believe it is vitally important to help raise awareness and funds for this invaluable local cancer charity.
“I’m very aware of all the incredible services they offer people affected by cancer and their loved ones due to people close to me having this awful disease.
“We are honoured to be working with Clan in organising the treks as part of their Go Purple campaigns.
“The charity does a lot of work with regards to health and wellbeing, and having a fundraising initiative that focuses on the great outdoors is a great fit.
“We hope the Clan community, friends and family will sign up for what will be incredible fundraiser.”
Clan’s fundraising manager, Susan Crighton, said: “Go Purple month is now in its fourth year. Thanks to the support of many individuals and organisations Go Purple continues to grow each year and gives us an opportunity to raise awareness of the wide range of cancer wellbeing and support services Clan provides in the heart of communities.
“Taking to the hills is a fantastic opportunity to raise awareness of Clan while enjoying the beautiful surroundings of the Scottish mountains. We are very much looking forward to hearing about the walks and seeing all the photographs.”
For more information, visit www.backstrongadventures.com/CLAN