Join Team Erskine!

Challenge your limits, join Team Erskine and raise vital funds for our veterans whilst having an unforgettable experience in 2016!

Article Source: Erskine
Last Updated: 27 January 2016 16:51

Erskine has been looking after our veterans for 100 years and today remains committed to caring for Scotland's ex-Service men and women for as long as the need is there. Erskine cares for around 1000 veterans and their spouses each year who have served their country with honour. We provide unrivalled nursing, residential, respite and dementia care in our homes throughout Scotland for UK veterans. We not only care for our veterans – we care about them. In this centenary year, donations are vitally important to Erskine because we must raise £8.8 million to continue to provide the high standard of care our brave veterans so richly deserve.

“I have pieces of shrapnel stuck in my leg which cause a lot of pain so I am very grateful to be at Erskine to get the care I need and to be surrounded by friends”
Douglas Cameron, ex-Royal Artillery and veteran of the India and Burma Campaigns of World War 2.

This year we have several opportunities to raise funds and provide our supporters with exciting new challenges. From Abseils to Zipslides, whatever your fitness level, we have an event for you! All we ask is a registration fee to secure your place, and for you to be able to raise a minimum sponsorship for each challenge. If you are organising your own fundraising event for Erskine, please tell us about it so we can support you every step of the way. Every donation we receive makes a massive difference to the lives of our veterans and allow us to be able to care for Douglas and other veterans who gave so much in the service of their country.

Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2016
Sunday 29th May 2016
Only 1% of the population has ever run a marathon. Could this be you? The Edinburgh Marathon is a flat picturesque route making it a perfect choice for a first time runner or marathon regular!

Caledonian Challenge 54
Saturday 11th – Sunday 12th June 2016
The ultimate challenge! 54 miles in 24 hours across the West Highland Way – one of the most iconic Scottish walks.

Forth Rail Bridge Abseil
Sunday 12th June 2016 and Sunday 9th October 2016
Freefall 165ft SAS style from the Forth Rail Bridge onto the sandy beach below

Zipslide the Clyde 2016
Saturday 10th – Sunday 11th September 2016
See Glasgow at 130ft! Zipslide across the Clyde for a thrilling experience and raise vital funds for Erskine

Loch Ness Marathon 2016
Sunday 25th September 2016
Take part in Scotland’s biggest marathon in a rural location and run along the shore of the world’s most famous Loch

Great Scottish Run 2016
Sunday 2nd October 2016
Starting in George Square and passing by many iconic Glasgow landmarks, the Great Scottish Run is Scotland’s largest mass participation sporting event

To secure your place at any of our events or for more information contact Jen at 0141 814 4729 / jennifer.campbell@erskine.org.uk