A Highland League club has raised more than £3,600 for four charities in a 24-hour running challenge.
Players and management of Keith FC each ran for one hour in wet weather over the weekend, starting with manager Dean Donaldson.
The fundraiser was in aid of the MND Association, Cash For Kids , NHS Charities Together and the MS Society.
The team battled the elements to cover a combined total of 187 miles after being nominated by fellow Highland League side Inverurie Locos to take on the challenge.
And we’re done . . .
Thank you to the Management, players and my vice chairman for all taking part and doing this amazing 24 hour challenge! 🏃🏼♂️👏🏼👏🏼
A big thank you for all your donations! There is still time to donate!#TeamChallenge #Keith24https://t.co/bNSDd31XAW pic.twitter.com/M89721W7J2
— Keith Football Club (@KeithFC) June 6, 2020
Some players did their bit at the Moray town’s Kynoch Park while others completed circuits elsewhere.
Mr Donaldson hailed players and staff for their “team spirit” in the fundraising challenge.
The Maroons had set the original fundraising target at £1,000 but, after a few days, supporters helped the team to smash that target.
Mr Donaldson said: “The challenge was probably the hardest thing I have done since I stopped playing football.
“However it was all for great charities and there was no question that all the guys got involved.
“The amount is still rising and it is amazing to see that amount raised.
“None of the boys are seeing each other but we still came together to do this.
“The team spirit shown through the challenge was absolutely fantastic.”
Keith has nominated Cove Rangers, Banks O’Dee and Tolbooth FC to take on the challenge. People can still donate to the fundraiser by visiting https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/KeithFC
