Run the Runway Raises £35,000 for Maggie's Highlands Cancer Care Charity
Almost 300 participants gathered for the Run the Runway fundraiser at Inverness Airport, completing a 5km run under the stars to raise funds for Maggie's Highlands, a charity that provides practical and emotional support for those facing cancer treatment and their loved ones. The unique event, which took place on a closed runway, has already raised an impressive £35,000 for the charity, with further funds still being calculated. The Maggie's Highlands team expresses heartfelt thanks to all those who took part in this year's event, praising the hard work and commitment of the volunteers and event staff.
Key Takeaways:
- The Run the Runway fundraiser at Inverness Airport raised £35,000 for Maggie's Highlands cancer care charity, with further funds still being calculated.
- The event saw almost 300 participants complete a 5km run under the stars, guided only by runway lights.
- The Maggie's Highlands team extends heartfelt thanks to the volunteers, event staff, and supporters who made the event possible.
- The charity provides practical and emotional support to those facing cancer treatment and their loved ones.
- The Inverness Airport team, Inverness Culloden Rotary Club, The Stag and Thistle, DM Elite, Gary Tuach, Radio Cars, and volunteer marshals all contributed to the event's success.
- Maggie's Highlands looks forward to continuing its mission with the support of the local community.
Statistics:
- £35,000: The amount raised by the Run the Runway fundraiser for Maggie's Highlands in 2023.
- 300: The number of participants who completed the 5km run under the stars.
- 5km: The distance of the run completed by participants.
- Midnight: The time when participants started the run.
- £: The currency in which funds were raised.
Sources:
- Inverness Courier (https://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/run-the-runway-ends-on-a-high-for-maggies-highlands-328489/)
- Maggie's Organisation (https://www.maggies.org/our-centres/maggies-highlands/)