This year’s Challenge took place on a lovely sunny day at The Haining on 26th April. The event celebrates the life of the late Charmian Ledsham, a keen runner and a director of Interest Link Borders for over 20 years. Charmian was passionate about Interest Link’s work breaking down barriers between people with learning disabilities and the community through volunteer befriending.
There were almost 100 walkers but runner numbers were down due to the “Virtual London Marathon” that many were running the next day. You can also make a donation here
Charmian’s husband Roy Ledsham said: “Her whole life really was working towards helping people with learning disabilities and making sure they fulfilled themselves as much as they could.” Daughter Arran added “My mum was very much a giver so she was someone who loved to connect with people at all levels. She loved to have a chat to anyone, she really listened. I think that idea of having a meaningful connection between people was what she was all about, so that’s what today is all about as well which is fantastic.”
£2,200 was raised through entry fees, generous donations and a tombola. A big thanks goes to all the volunteers who made it such a successful event, especially those marshalling, Allan Mitchell, paramedic from the Scottish Ambulance Service, local businesses who donated tombola prizes, and of course the Haining for allowing us to use their stunning grounds.