Falkirk Engine Room gym members support Maggie’s Forth Valley

Members of The Engine Room gym in Falkirk chose Maggie’s Forth Valley as its Charity of the Year for 2019.

Heather Russell, gym operations manager, said: “One of our members needed to use the Maggie’s centre after being diagnosed with breast cancer and we decided it would be a good way of saying thank you for everything they do to support those in need at such a difficult time.”

During the year the gym users raised £2152.68 through a variety of ways, including a quiz night and raffle in September. They also make a donation for bottles of water in the gym.

Heather added: “As a final push, 36 members took part in a Charity Calorie Challenge where teams of six took it in turns to use the rowing machines, assault air bikes and skiergs to burn as many calories as possible, raising over £1400.”

This week they handed over the cheque at the Larbert centre. Pictured, left to right, are: gym member Elizabeth Peddie, gym owner Connor Russell, Maggie’s Forth Valley fundraising manager Charlene Graham, gym coach Michelle Gallagher, and Heather Russell.