Record-Breaking £8 Million Raised for Charities through Edinburgh Kiltwalk

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Thousands gathered in the Scottish capital for the Edinburgh Kiltwalk, led out by Olympic cyclist Sir Chris Hoy and businessman Sir Tom Hunter. The event, which saw 8,500 walkers participate, is part of a decade-long partnership with Sir Tom's foundation. The £1.5 million expected to be raised for charities will contribute to a record-breaking £8 million raised through all Kiltwalk events this year. Sir Chris's previous fundraising cycle event, the Tour de 4, also raised over £2 million for cancer charities.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Edinburgh Kiltwalk raised £1.5 million for charities, expected to contribute to a record-breaking £8 million raised through all Kiltwalk events this year.
  • The event saw 8,500 tartan-clad walkers make their way through the Scottish capital, led out by Olympic cyclist Sir Chris Hoy and businessman Sir Tom Hunter.
  • The Kiltwalk partnership with Sir Tom's foundation marks a decade since the two entities began working together.
  • Sir Chris's previous fundraising cycle event, the Tour de 4, raised over £2 million for cancer charities.
  • Over 1,800 different Scottish charities have benefitted from the Kiltwalk kindness, according to Sir Tom Hunter.
  • This year's Kiltwalk events have seen a record-breaking £8 million raised, with 38,000 walkers participating over four walks.
  • The fundraising event aims to support Scottish charities and bring the community together in a joyful walk.

Statistics:

  • £1.5 million expected to be raised for charities through the Edinburgh Kiltwalk event.
  • £8 million raised through all Kiltwalk events this year, a record-breaking amount.
  • 8,500 walkers participated in the Edinburgh Kiltwalk event.
  • 38,000 walkers participated in the four Kiltwalk events this year.
  • Over £2 million raised by Sir Chris Hoy's Tour de 4 for cancer charities.
  • Over 1,800 different Scottish charities have benefitted from the Kiltwalk kindness.

Sources:

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