Scottish Schoolboy Conquers North Berwick Law Every Day in March for Charity

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Ten-year-old Hamish McMenemy, a primary six pupil at Law Primary School, has successfully completed his daily climb of North Berwick Law in March to raise money for CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services). Hamish, who has ADHD, initially set out to raise £500 but smashed his target, collecting nearly £2,000 with the help of his parents, friends, and teachers.

Key Takeaways:

  • Hamish successfully climbed North Berwick Law every day in March, despite having ADHD, to raise money for CAMHS.
  • The initial target was £500, but Hamish and his supporters raised nearly £2,000.
  • Hamish's parents and primary six school friends supported him throughout the challenge.
  • The North Berwick Rotary Club contributed £400 to Hamish's challenge and presented him and his friends with community awards for their contribution to mental health.
  • Hamish's mother, Jane, was overwhelmed by the support shown by everyone involved and praised the charity work of CAMHS.
  • The Royal Edinburgh and Associated Services for NHS Lothian expressed gratitude towards Hamish for choosing CAMHS and congratulated him on completing his challenge.

Statistics:

  • £500: Hamish's initial target for raising money for CAMHS.
  • £2,000: The amount raised by Hamish and his supporters, nearly four times the initial target.
  • £400: The contribution made by the North Berwick Rotary Club to Hamish's challenge.
  • 30: The number of days in March that Hamish climbed North Berwick Law.
  • 10: The age of Hamish McMenemy, the schoolboy who completed the challenge.

Sources:

  • "Schoolboy's mammoth challenge: North Berwick's Hamish McMenemy conquered the Law every day in March".
  • CAMHS (there is no date or link provided, so it has been omitted)

Note: Since there is no date or link provided for the second source (CAMHS), it has been omitted from the list of sources.