Cumbernauld mum to walk one million steps in 100 days for charity

Shannon Lindsay from Cumbernauld is raising funds for Crossbasket House, a charity that supported her family while her newborn son, Coll, was in hospital.

Coll, was born with a pinched aorta and a hole in his heart, causing him to need to undergo heart surgery.

Whilst Coll was treated in the Royal Hospital for Children., Crossbasket House became a vital service for his family. 

Coll was born with a pinched aorta and a hole in his heart, which required him to undergo heart surgery (Image: Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity)

Now Shannon, along with friends, family and supporters from the Phoenix Academy of Dog Training and Behaviour, are coming together to raise funds to support the charity and help other families going through a difficult time. 

Shannon said: "We’re taking on the challenge of walking 1 million steps over 100 days between May and August to give something back to Crossbasket House.

"It’s more than just a physical challenge for us, it’s something deeply personal.

"Every single step is a way of saying thank you for the care, compassion, and support we received during one of the hardest times in our lives."

During his time in hospital, Crossbasket House became a vital service for Coll’s parents (Image: Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity)

Shannon has already surpassed her initial fundraising target of £1800 and now hopes to reach £2200.

She said: "This kind of fundraising is so important because it helps ensure that support like this is always there for families who need it.

"During the hardest times in life, having somewhere that offers compassion and understanding can make such a difference."

Coll’s family and friends will be taking on the challenge alongside supporters from Phoenix Academy of Dog Training and Behaviour (Image: Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity)

Coll’s family and friends will be taking on the challenge alongside supporters from Phoenix Academy of Dog Training and Behaviour (Image: Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity)

Kirsten Watson, chief executive of Crossbasket House, said: "We are so grateful to Shannon Lindsay and her friends and family for their ongoing support of Crossbasket House.

"Fundraising like this is important in raising the vital funds needed to support the families of young patients being treated in the Royal Hospital for Children."

For more information on the fundraiser, visit:  https://www.gofundme.com/f/1-million-steps-for-crossbasket-house.