Fundraisers are on top of the world

Date: Wednesday 19 Aug 2020

After a total of 27 hours of walking some 288km collectively at the weekend Mhari Raffan, Amy Tyler and Jill Taylor completed their fundraising efforts to climb the same height as Mt Everest in aid of charity Brothers in Arms. 

By David Porter-Grampian Online

 Amy Tyler, Jill Taylor and Mhari Raffan celebrate their achievement at the Mither Tap.

Weeks of preparation and repeated walks up the trail on Bennachie to the Mither Tap paid of for the trio.

Having set themselves the target of raising £1000 which they in turn doubled, the three have welcomed the support received during their feat which has currently seen them raise over £8160.

Commenting Jill Taylor said: "It's probably mentally the toughest thing we have all done and as a team, we supported each other to pull through to complete this massive challenge together.

"All three of us went up and down Bennachie 17 times up during the 36 hours of our challenge, it took us 27 to complete the height of Everest.

"Collectively we walked 288km used 31,893 calories, took 428,049 steps and it was all worth it for one amazing and worthy charity Brothers in Arms

"To every single person who joined us on the hill, both familiar faces and those who stopped us on the way to wish us well, we say a big thank you.

"You all kept us going, kept our spirits high and were the drive we all needed during our lower points.

"To everyone who has donated so far, you are all amazing.

"The running totals, we were getting updated with, were humbling and a constant reminder of why we were doing this.

"Our thanks go to everyone who supported us including Pittodrie House for the generous afternoon tea they gifted to us and to William Bird at Fennel Restaurant and Phoenix Media for all the effort put into helping us."

Kieran Woods, head fundraiser at Brothers In Arms, said:

"I and the team would like to thank Mhari, Jill and Amy who have done an outstanding job on this challenge.

"They have outdone themselves in their positivity and commitment to the cause which has raised vital funds at a crucial time.

"This money will provide over 400 men with access to our live mental health fitness coaches for a year - this service saves lives by giving men who are struggling with mental health the tools and guidance to work through any issues they may be facing.

"We would encourage anyone who is interested in fundraising to get in touch.

"We love to hear some of the fantastic things people come up with to raise money and aim to support these efforts in any way we can."

Watch more about the challenge here: https://www.facebook.com/BIAtogether/videos/757437774823513/

Donations can still be made at https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/sistersinarms3