Arthur Finnie from Mintlaw has been walking 10,000 steps every day since September last year in an effort to raise funds for Cancer Research UK. He's already reached his goal of 3,650,000 steps but will continue until his year is up. CR0022674
27/07/20
Picture by KATH FLANNERY
A north-east man is exceeding expectations as he walks 10,000 steps a day in a fundraising challenge for Cancer Research UK.
When the golf season ended for Arthur Finnie from Mintlaw last September, he set himself the task.
Initially, the 72-year-old decided he’d raise £250 for the charity in memory of his friends John Taylor and Sandy Gerrard as well as his 50-year-old nephew Terry Findlay.
But during lockdown it took a twist, as he had to complete the challenge from home while his wife has been shielding – and has now tallied about nearly four million steps.
He said: “Before lockdown, I was reaching my target most days before lunch time with walks in the park.
“In lockdown, while my wife has been shielding, I’ve been keeping track of my steps from home.”
Donations can be made online by searching for “Arthur’s Mintlaw walk of life” on www.justgiving.com
North-east man takes four million steps for Cancer Research
