The Hibernian Community Foundation has joined forces with Scotland’s favourite sponsored walk event to raise funds for Scotland’s children’s charities.
The charitable arm of the football Club is hoping to enter a team of 250 or more to take part in this year’s Edinburgh Kiltwalk so they can nominate for a share of funds to be distributed to their own children’s causes.
Promoting the event, striker Jason Cummings said: “I really hope every Hibs fan gets behind it by signing up to the Hibernian Kiltwalkers team.
“It looks like a brilliant event and it is a great way of raising money.
“And it’s even better that some of the funds raised are given back to the Hibernian Community Foundation for their projects supporting kids in Edinburgh.
“I know the Hibs fans will do us proud by putting in a big team.”
Leaving Murrayfield Stadium on Sunday 3 May, The Kiltwalk is expecting thousands of people to turn out in their kilts to take part in the Full or Half walks.
There is also a five mile Wee Walk, open to anyone, which starts in Cramond.
By entering a team of 20 or more Hibernian Community Foundation will receive 75 per cent of all funds raised, with the rest being divided between Edinburgh Kiltwalk’s charity partners.
Carey McEvoy, Kiltwalk founder and CEO, said: “It is great to see everyone involved with Hibernian Football Club coming together to support The Kiltwalk and helping to raise vital funds for children’s charities across Scotland.
“We hope to award grants of up to £2.5 million this year to help Scotland’s children and the contribution of the Big Hearts Community Trust by raising awareness and generating a team of walkers will go a long way towards making that happen.
“I welcome you all to the Kiltwalk family.
“I know generous Hibees will pull out all the stops to make sure they have a great team taking part and helping to create that special Kiltwalk atmosphere.”
Walkers can chose between the 26 mile Full Walk for everyone over 13 years-old, a Half Walk for everyone over the age of 10 and a six mile Wee Walk which is open to anyone.
Registration prices are £25 for the Full and Half Walks and £10 for the Wee Walk.
To sign up for the Hibernian Community Foundation Team visit www.thekiltwalk.co.uk/hibs
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
