Fiona is one of two lucky Kiltwalkers who will receive £30,000 car credit from Arnold Clark this year
Fiona Slicer was left stunned after being surprised with £30,000 towards a new car from Arnold Clark - a reward for her heartfelt fundraising efforts in this year’s Glasgow Kiltwalk.
Fiona Slicer was left stunned after being surprised with £30,000 towards a new car from Arnold Clark - a reward for her heartfelt fundraising efforts in this year’s Glasgow Kiltwalk.
Fiona, originally from Isle of Skye and now living in Linwood, just outside Glasgow, completed the 14-mile Big Stroll to raise money for the Beatson Cancer Charity, where her mum, Catriona, is currently undergoing treatment for Mantle Cell Lymphoma.
She was automatically entered into the draw for the life-changing car credit prize – donated by Kiltwalk headline sponsor Arnold Clark – after registering and fundraising for the Glasgow event, alongside nearly 19,000 other Kiltwalkers. The Beatson Cancer Charity was also awarded car credit of £30,000 as the recipient of Fiona’s fundraising.
The emotional surprise took place last month [May]after Fiona was invited to her aunt’s house in Erskine under the pretence of helping her dad, Andy, look after her mum following chemotherapy at the Beatson. Fiona’s parents, who live in Oban, have been staying in Erskine while Catriona undergoes treatment.
Unknown to Fiona, the Kiltwalk and Arnold Clark team had secretly arrived at the house with the specially branded Kiltwalk car – complete with feather flags and a giant red bow – to break the news that she had been chosen as this year’s winner.
Her husband Gordon, cousin, nieces and other family members were also in on the act and gathered to witness the emotional moment Fiona was told the incredible news.
Fiona said: “I honestly couldn’t believe it. I walked the Kiltwalk for my mum and the Beatson who've been amazing. I was lucky to do the walk with my cousin Annette who considers my mum her mum too and I couldn't pick a better walking partner.
This year’s been so tough for our family, and we never expected anything like this. It’s such a generous prize, and I’m just so grateful.”
Kiltwalk CEO Paul Cooney said: “Fiona is a true Kiltwalk Hero. She embodies the Kiltwalk Kindness that motivates our fantastic community, and we were thrilled to surprise her with this incredible prize thanks to Arnold Clark.”
Russell Borrie, Chief Executive Officer of Headline Sponsor Arnold Clark, said: “We’re absolutely thrilled to hand over £30,000 of credit towards a new car to this year’s Glasgow Kiltwalk Car Reward winner, Fiona.
“This is a very well-deserved prize, and we are sure Fiona’s entire family are extremely proud of her fundraising efforts for the Beatson Cancer Charity, supporting all the wonderful work they do in helping those affected by cancer.
“Congratulations once again and we hope you enjoy your new car!”
Fiona is one of two lucky Kiltwalkers who will receive £30,000 car credit from Arnold Clark this year. The second winner will be revealed later in the year. Anyone who registers and fundraises for any of the four Kiltwalks – Glasgow, Aberdeen, Dundee or Edinburgh – is automatically entered into the prize draw.
To date Kiltwalk has raised more than £5.5m for 1,600 charities this year. The next event St Andrews to Dundee, takes place on Sunday 17 August and Edinburgh on Sunday 14 September. It’s still just £20 to walk, thanks to The Hunter Foundation’s support.
For more information or to register for a future Kiltwalk, visit www.thekiltwalk.co.uk.
ALL FUNDRAISING GOES TO THE CHARITY OF YOUR CHOICE
Thank you for your Kiltwalk Kindness.
