STAFF at Gretna Green have raised over £1000 for Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary’s palliative care unit through a cycling challenge.
Held on Sunday at the Gretna Green Food Court Conservatory, the challenge saw ten team members take part in a four-hour cycling session on exercise bikes.
All proceeds from the event went to the Alexandra Unit for palliative care in memory of the company’s late chairman Alasdair Houston, who spent his final days at DGRI.
The event’s planned route was 60 miles, equal to the distance from Gretna Green to DGRI and back, but the team went above and beyond and doubled the initial total, peddling 120 miles at the end of the day.
Alongside the Gretna Green team, Annan-based Macc Design contributed signage and Lockerbie-based Dream Cakes by Donna sold cupcakes for attendees to enjoy.
Event organiser and participant Laura Duff said: “Our charity cycle challenge bought the team and community together for a great cause.
“Everybody played their part, whether on the exercise bikes or helping out around them, and together we put on a fantastic event for charity.”
Executive chairman at Gretna Green John Holliday said: “We are deeply grateful to all who attended and supported this event in memory of our late chairman, Alasdair Houston.
“Alasdair’s commitment to the community and his passion for charitable causes continues to be a source of inspiration for us all.
“We are honoured to donate all of the event proceeds to the Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary’s Alexandra unit for palliative care.”
