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2021 ROUND UP

Who would have thought Covid would still be taking up such a big part of our lives, what a year it has been! Although its not stopped fundraising it really has made it kind of hard with lockdowns and restrictions. But this has not stopped us, the kiltwalks were still able to take place so the walking boots were put on and off we went. First there was the stroll along the great glen way.

Then we were back to walking together in Glasgow.

So as ever a huge big thank you has to go out to the Caley Ladies and in particular Susan Duncan who have yet again supported me in every step. Remembering James as we went along.

And, thanks to these amazing efforts this year Baby James Legacy has been able to do the following:

Donate £2,500 to SUDCUK

Donated 10 Christmas bags to PEEK each bag containing a selection box, PJs, selection of toys, books, sweeties and craft items and a winter coat for each child. These are given to little boys aged around 5, the same age James would have been this Christmas.

I’m also delighted to announce that we have also got enough to purchase another snuggle blanket and cuddle cot. Details of the next recipient will follow soon.

All this because of one special little boy, James Zander Anderson, forever 16 months, we love and miss you every day xxx

2020 What a year………

Who would have thought at the start of 2020 life would have changed so much. Covid really has been a bitch!

The year started so promising with several plans in place for fundraising but all those were blown out the water so thank goodness for the Kiltwalk, it was my saving grace last year and helped me keep focus on something during these hellish times.

After the disappointment of thinking I would not be able to fundraise and keep James memory alive this year along came the Kiltwalk virtual walks and all was saved.

First came the Dundee Virtual walk, so on went the walking shoes and off we went, me and my friend Susan, walking from Grantown on Spey to Loch Morlich. This was an emotional one, James passed away in Grantown and after he passed away Loch Morlich became a special for our family. It was some walk, around 30 miles! But super proud to complete it in James memory and our fundraising was on again.

After that walk there was another opportunity to do a final virtual kilkwalk weekend so what to do, after al lot of talk, me and susan though it would be a good idea to walks from Glasgow to Edinburgh along the canals over 2 days, its only about 65 miles after all, it was brutal but we did it!

We were so totally overwhelmed with not only the donations made to us but the generosity of the Tom Hunter Foundation through the kiltwalk was amazing. He matched pound for pound every penny we raised. So with all this money, here is what we managed to do……….

Cuddle cot and snuggle blanket for CHAS, 6 Christmas gift bags to be gifted through the PEEK Project to boys aged 3-5 and another £1,500 added to James donation page for SUDC

It was totally overwhelming and so super proud to be able to help so may people all in James name. His legacy will keep on giving.

So thank you everyone who donated and helped Baby James Legacy to keep James memory alive. A big huge thank you also has to go to Susan Duncan, one of the amazing Caley ladies who helped me achieve everything last year. Couldn’t have done it without her. Susan you are a superstar xx

That lovely smile will never be forgotten xx