A group of gym goers have completed an almost 50-mile walk to help give one young woman a new start after a life-changing illness.
The walk, which took place on August 1, was organised by members of F45 Glasgow West End to support Seyda Oates, 27, who had both of her legs amputated below the knee after contracting bacterial meningitis just days before her 21st birthday.
Seyda, the daughter of one of the gym’s members, also lost her fingertips and suffered kidney failure, later receiving a life-saving transplant through the UK Living Kidney Sharing Scheme and the generosity of her mother.
Supporters described Seyda as an inspiration throughout her recovery.
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Lauren, one of the walkers, said: "Every mile we walked was for Seyda.
"Whenever it became unbearable, I reminded myself that I was walking for someone who couldn’t, even if she wanted to.
"We simply kept putting one foot in front of the other, hoping to achieve this goal and inspire others through our ‘why’."
The walk from Vinicombe Street in Glasgow to Princes Street in Edinburgh, completed in a single day, was undertaken as a way to honour Seyda's spirit and raise funds for cosmetic prosthetic legs.
Now focusing on rebuilding her life, Seyda already plans to compete in an Adaptive Hyrox Doubles event in March 2027, which involves an 8km course combined with challenging strength and endurance exercises.
The team has set a fundraising goal of £40,000 and has already reached 12% of that target.
Anyone wishing to support Seyda's journey can donate via: https://tinyurl.com/35uh3k6c.
Every contribution, no matter the size, brings Seyda one step closer to receiving her cosmetic prosthetic legs and reclaiming the confidence and independence her illness took away.
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