It was an early start on Sunday morning last as twenty-two team members from the Watermans team tackled the Edinburgh Kiltwalk to raise funds for Scottish children’s charity Cash for Kids.
This year’s Edinburgh Kiltwalk saw the team take part in the 21-mile “Mighty Stride” event, as well as “The Big Stroll”, an 11.2-mile stretch starting in Musselburgh, to raise much-needed grant funds for children in communities across the East and West of Scotland. The group covered 400 miles between them to fundraise over £5,000 for the our chosen charity, Cash for Kids, bringing our total partnership fundraising over the last three years to £57,250!
Clare Stewart, Senior Corporate Fundraising Executive at Cash for Kids, said:
“We cannot thank Watermans enough for their ongoing support of Cash for Kids. As a Charity Partner, this team is incredible. They donate, fundraise and volunteer their time to ensure they make the biggest impact possible in our local communities.
“Watermans certainly aren’t shy of a challenge, having just walked a collective 400 miles on Edinburgh’s Kiltwalk to raise £5,167, taking our partnership total for the last 3 years to a phenomenal £57,250.
“At Cash for Kids, what’s raised local, stays local so all this amazing funding has helped thousands of children right here in our communities, from providing basic essentials like food and clothes to buying life-changing equipment for those with additional support needs.
“Next up, it’s Mission Christmas and we’re delighted that Watermans will continue to play a significant role in our flagship campaign. I can’t wait to see what we achieve together over the next year.”
Speaking further on the firm’s Charity Partnership, Head of Marketing at Watermans Siún Jordan said:
“We’re incredibly proud to support Cash for Kids as Watermans chosen charity. It’s a cause that has been close to our hearts for many years and one that allows us to support children and families across the East and West of Scotland. This year, our teams have embraced several opportunities to raise vital funds, from hosting our own quiz and bingo fundraiser to taking part in the Edinburgh Kiltwalk, where we raised over £5,000.”