Employees at Moray Council have raised enough money to buy a defibrillator in memory of a school pupil from the region.
Staff at the local authority have raised more than £2,000 in fundraising drives inspired by Keiran McKandie, who died in 2016 after he was hit by a car while cycling near Elgin.
Yesterday, the 16-year-old’s parents, Gordon and Sandra, visited the council to accept the donations to the charity, Keiran’s Legacy.
David Sweeney, an architectural assistant in the council’s housing department, organised a dress down day.
Meanwhile, Ian Walker and Shaun Kerr from the estates section cycled from coast to coast across 236 miles.
Mr Sweeney said: “Lots of people knew Keiran, know the family or have kids that age themselves. It’s a charity that’s very close to our hearts.”
A defibrillator, including training to use it and a secure case, costs about £1,500.
The couple have devoted themselves to funding the equipment following the tragic death of their son.
This week it was announced that police cars in the Highlands would carry defibrillators funded by the cause following a successful trial in the north-east.
Mrs McKandie said: “This is about Keiran contributing to society and how he continues to make a difference every though he isn’t here anymore – that’s just the type of lad he was.”
