Laurieston dad cycles 100 miles in aid of Strathcarron Hospice

Barry Sturrock spent six-and-a-half hours on a static bike in aid of Strathcarron Hospice as he pedalled his way towards his milestone target.

The £1380 the Laurieston resident has so far raised for the Fankerton-based service is almost triple the amount he set out to achieve.

Barry (37) began his Spin 4 Strathcarron challenge yesterday morning and was supported all the way by wife Laura, son Rory (7) and Freya (5).

Explaining why he chose to fundraise for Strathcarron, the self-employed architect said: “These guys have taken a big hit, as have all these charities at this time.

“People are giving to the NHS which is great but places like hospices are losing out so every little helps.

“I love my bike and I’m a keen sportsman; I like cycling and swimming.

“I usually do an hour at most but that was six-and-a-half hours with one stop for a toilet break. It was hard going pedalling and going nowhere.

“I had the kids and my wife feeding me and keeping my water bottle topped up.

“A huge thanks to everyone who’s donated, it’s all very much appreciated.

“Hopefully I’ve inspired other people to do something similar.

“It’s great to see people coming together as a community. At moments like these, you realise your true friends and the meaning of togetherness.”

Visit www.justgiving.com/fundraising/spin4strathcarron to make a donation.

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