Kind-hearted youngster cycles West Highland Way in 25 hours for hungry children
Cameron Hutchison, 13, took on the gruelling challenge to raise money for Mary’s Meals
A young teenager from Edinburgh cycled the famous West Highland Way in just 25 hours to raise funds for hungry children.
Cameron Hutchison, 13, and his dad, Colin, 55, took on the challenge on mountain bikes for Mary’s Meals on June 20.
They cycled the 96-mile (154 km) route from Milngavie, near Glasgow, to the foot of Ben Nevis in Fort William – with 4,312 m (12,143 ft) of ascent along the way – non-stop.
Kind-hearted Cameron says: “I really enjoy riding my bike and I love that Mary’s Meals supports the world’s poorest children. Doing something for charity always makes me feel better but also reminds me of how fortunate I am.
“Hikers normally take between four and seven days to complete the trail or three to four days to complete it by bike!”
Cameron has so far raised more than £5,100 for Mary’s Meals, which is enough to feed a school meal to 51,000 school children!
Dan McNally, Head of Grassroots Engagement at Mary’s Meals, says: “What an inspiration young Cameron is! Not only did he complete a really tough challenge, he also raised money to better the lives of so many hungry children. Cameron can hold his head high thanks to his fantastic fundraising.”
Inspired by Cameron to take on your own challenge for Mary’s Meals? Find out how on our fundraising webpage.
