Eleven boxers from Edinburgh’s Lochend Boxing Club have raised almost £3,000 for The Yard after completing the challenging Lairig Ghru hike, one of Scotland’s most iconic hill passes.
The team, aged between 26 and 60, took on the 19-mile trek through the Cairngorms, reaching an altitude of 835 metres in just over nine hours. This fundraising effort follows their successful Ben Nevis hike last year.
The challenge was led by Ciara O’Connor, a local mum whose son attends The Yard. Ciara shared, “Lochend Boxing Club is a supportive and welcoming place, and The Yard has been the same for our family. We wanted to give back, and the response from everyone has been incredible.”
Celine Sinclair, our CEO, added, “We’re so grateful to Ciara and the Lochend Boxing Club team for their amazing effort. Their support reflects the values we hold at The Yard – community, adventure, and inclusion. The funds raised will make a real difference to the families we support.”
The money raised will help us continue offering vital services to children with additional support needs and their families across Edinburgh, Dundee, and Kirkcaldy.
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