An Aberdeen man is taking on the challenge of walking from John O’Groats to Lands End to raise money for local charity, AberNecessities.
Zander Thornton began tackling the grueling distance on Tuesday, February 4 and has already covered 190 miles. With another 800 to go, he is walking around 18 miles per day, and taking as few rest days as possible.
He said: "During my challenge I will be raising funds for AberNecessities, a charity that provides disadvantaged families with the essential and basic necessities that no child should go without.
"From maternity bundles for mother and baby to nappies, formula milk, clothing, toys and equipment for children aged 0-18 years, AberNecessities recognises the importance of meeting the basic needs of a child in order to give them the best start possible."
Danielle Flecher-Horn, AberNecessities founder, said: “We feel incredibly humbled and privileged that Zander has chosen to fundraise for us by undertaking this extraordinary challenge.
"As a local charity we are always astounded at the profound generosity of our community and their willingness to support fundraising efforts. Zander’s determination to make the lives of local children a little brighter is commendable.
"Alongside those who have kindly sponsored him, we continue to wish him well as he walks a huge distance through challenging weather and rough terrain to ensure that no child should go without.”
Donations can be made here, and will go directly to help local families in the North-east of Scotland.
Zander Thornton