A team from the window and door manufacturer Window Supply Company (WSC) has completed a 100-mile challenge, raising an impressive £5,000 for the Scottish Association for Mental Health (SAMH) in the process. Sixteen members of the WSC team – including company directors Duncan Murray, Martin Linden, Greg Hall, Lee Harding and Fiona Rafferty – took part in the challenge, with each participant walking, running or cycling 100 miles in October.
During the challenge, the team accumulated miles in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Stirling, London, Spain and Tenerife, with children and dogs getting involved too. Standout performers included Kimberley Bracone Baker, who completed the challenge while eight months pregnant. The team raised £2,500 which was then matched by WSC.
WSC chose to support SAMH because of the impact the pandemic has had on people’s mental health throughout the last 18 months. SAMH delivers vital mental health social care support to adults and young people in over 60 communities throughout Scotland.
Deborah Hall, WSC’s marketing manager, said: “We selected this challenge because we know the positive impact being active has, not just on our physical health but on our mental health and wellbeing too. It was fantastic to raise funds for SAMH and support the amazing work they do across Scotland, plus the full team felt huge benefits to being active outdoors.”
Rachael Martin, SAMH’s corporate partnerships fundraiser, added: “A huge thank you to everyone at Window Supply Company who took part in the amazing 100-mile challenge in October 2021. It’s really encouraging that so many of you wanted to take part to raise funds for SAMH and improve Scotland’s mental health. Raising £5,000 is such an achievement, and we’re grateful for all your efforts. The money you raise will go towards life-changing mental health projects in your local community and across Scotland. Thank you so much.”
