Laura Laing’s Arctic Challenge
Laura Laing’s Arctic Challenge I recently completed the Arctic Challenge, trekking for three days across the Finland wilderness, near the Arctic Circle. It was an amazing experience, though, the planning beforehand, training, and then packing was quite extensive! There were other complications…I am undergoing weekly cancer treatment, which I only started in December. The treatment
... continue reading.When is a fundraiser not a fundraiser?
When is a Fundraiser, not a Fundraiser? At Penumbra Mental Health, fundraising is never just about the money. It’s about people. It’s about stories of endurance, hope, survival, and creating real change in communities across Scotland. Every fundraiser – whether a marathon runner, a zipline daredevil, or a Kiltwalker in tartan – is walking (or
... continue reading.Harry’s epic marathon fundraiser
Harry’s epic marathon fundraiser Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page. I will be running the Edinburgh Marathon in May this year. I have selected Penumbra Mental Health as my chosen charity. Harry McGregor is fundraising for Penumbra (justgiving.com) Penumbra are not just my employer, they gave me an opportunity to work
... continue reading.Daniel’s fundraiser for Milestone
Daniel’s fundraiser for Milestone I am running the 2024 Edinburgh Marathon for Penumbra in order to raise as much money as possible. Daniel Sherval is fundraising for Penumbra (justgiving.com) Penumbra is an amazing charity that helped my girlfriend’s mother in her road to recovery with alcohol related brain damage (ARBD). Penumbra Milestone in Edinburgh provides
... continue reading.I have survived so much: Ryan’s marathon fundraiser
I have survived so much: Ryan’s marathon fundraiser I am running the 2024 Edinburgh Marathon for Penumbra in order to raise as much money as possible. Here’s the link to my fundraiser: Ryan Thomas is fundraising for Penumbra (justgiving.com) I myself have used there services before and still have friends that they support. I have
... continue reading.My mental health is my weakness but it’s also my superpower
My mental health is my weakness but it’s also my superpower On the 2nd June 2024 along with some colleagues, friends and family I will be walking the Aberdeen Kiltwalk in aid of Penumbra Mental Health. For 12 long years ( and they have been long) I have suffered with challenges with my mental health.
... continue reading.Is There Such a Thing as Selflessness?
Is There Such a Thing as Selflessness? I recall in school being told there’s no such thing as a selfless act and being struck by that. Surely, we all possess the ability to be selfless and it’s just whether we choose to or not? I believe wholeheartedly the work that our amazing fundraising folks do
... continue reading.Sheena’s christmas appeal for 2023
Sheena’s christmas appeal for 2023 Our recent impact report, Making a Difference, revealed that we’re reaching more than double the number of people we were in 2020. While we feel proud that many more people are accessing our compassionate support, it comes with a large measure of sombre reflection. Because, behind each number is a person who places their
... continue reading.Rachael’s 1 Million Steps for Penumbra
Rachael’s 1 Million Steps for Penumbra I have challenged myself to do 1 million steps over 50 days, to raise money for the new Penumbra centre ‘Hope Point, Dundee Wellbeing Support’. While I never had a set career in mind when finishing university, I always knew I wanted to do something that would make a
... continue reading.Danni-Jo’s Journey: Climbing Scotland’s Highest Mountain
Danni Jo’s Journey: Climbing Scotland’s Highest Mountain Anybody who knows me, will know I have always had a passion for mental health, and have dedicated my academic years to striving towards a career in this field. Recently I was incredibly grateful to have accepted my first job within mental health, working for Penumbra as a
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