Spring Prize Draw. First Continuous Graham Round.

The Prize

I have some fabulous prizes on offer. On the 28th March at Captain Faff's Bar at Beauly Holiday Park the prizes will be drawn by the inspiring, accomplished highland female, Jenny Graham who holds a world record for her crazy, fast cycle round the world. 

The Prizes

• 2 nights Glamping in Bell Tent at Beauly Holiday Park, kindly donated by Beauly Holiday Park. (Duders the weimaraner is not included!) 
• Big print of Denali, the elusive climbing peak in Alaska and the biggest mountain in North America, kindly donated by David Heavy Whalley.
• Colin Prior print of An Teallach, kindly donated by David Heavy Whalley
• Lightweight folding collapsible seat, kindly donated by David Heavy Whalley
• And then the books by these wonderful, inspiring people who probably do not need any introduction....
• A signed copy of Jenny Graham's 'Coffee First and Then the World' Jenny's record breaking Cycle Round the World 
•  A signed copy of Pauline Sanderson's 'The World's Longest Climb'. Pauline and friends  record breaking  cycle from the Dead Sea to the Summit of Everest
• A signed copy of Manny Gorman's 'The Corbett Round: A Unique, Continuous Traverse of 219 Scottish Mountains' Manny's  journey running, cycling and sailing the Corbetts in one epic push.
• A signed copy of Dan Bailey's Scotland's Mountain Ridges. A guidebook covering the best summer scrambling, rock climbing and winter mountaineering on Scotland's Mountain Ridges.
• A signed copy of Dan Bailey's Ridges of England, Wales and Ireland. More mountaineering ridges from south of the border and over the water! 
• A copy of Martin Dorey's take the Slow Road, Inspirational Journeys round Scotland by Camper Van. 
• 2 Tickets to Winter 282. The film by Kevin Woods about his epic Winter Round of the Munros in 2019/20.
• £50 voucher for Highland Whole Food, Inverness donated by Highland Wholefoods
• Bottle of Speyside Malt Whisky, donated by Gill MacMillan
• Bottle of Singleton Malt Whisky, from Dufftown donated by Julie Love
• Bottle of Colonsay Gin donated by Kalie Wilkinson
• Bottle of Romeo and Juliet Prosecco, donated by Majestic
• Bottle of Louis Du Mont Champagne donated by Julie Love
• Bottle of Wine Route Chardonnay donated by Margaret and Karen Love
• Bottle of Tesco Finest Cinsault Rose donated by Margaret and Karen Love
• House of Cheviot Rannoch long Boot socks Male, medium donated by Richard Mackay
• House of Cheviot Lady Harris long boot socks, small donated by Richard Mackay
• Guiding Hill Walking Day with Lorraine McCall, Date to be arranged

I  would like to say a big thankyou to all friends, family and local businesses who have kindly donated gifts and  time 

The Cause

On 16 April I am setting out on a journey to climb all the Graham Mountains in Scotland. I am seeking support to help me do this. A bit apprehensive at the moment but setting a date and getting it out there makes it feel real and focusses my mind.  In 2005 I climbed all the Munros walking in between and sea kayaking out to the islands. In 2014 I followed this up with a continual journey of all the Corbetts sailing, cycling and backpacking in between.  This time I will be going with an emphasis on minimum carbon footprint, walking and cycling in between and using the ferries and maybe the odd kayak to reach the 7 islands. The body is older and a bit more worn out after dealing with three different cancer diagnosis over the past 12 years! I don't want to shy away from this, it has changed my life and made somethings more difficult but there is strength in dealing with life's knocks and if that helps one more person get out there then of course its worth it. A sense of humour and a little stubborness can go a long way........ Once I step foot out the door  life will become very simple but this planning  is a bit more  difficult and I appreciate all the support.

 All funds raised will help to support me throughout this  journey which will take around 4 months. As far as I know this has not been done before.  I will be fundraising for my chosen charity which will be announced at the beginning of my journey and any excess funds will be transferred to this.

There is a free entry to this prize draw as per the terms and conditions. Please remember though that the draw is first and foremost to support me throughout this project.