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Glasgow Times
03-08-2025
- Health
- Glasgow Times
60-year-old Glasgow man to take on Forth Bridge abseil
Charles Smith from Glasgow will take on the descent from the top of the Forth Bridge on Sunday, September 28, to raise funds for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS). He said: "I had intended to do this a few years ago and raise funds for cystic fibrosis as a couple of my nieces have the condition but unfortunately Covid-19 came along and stopped me doing it. "So I ended up doing a parachute jump after a while instead. "I looked for an opportunity to do the abseil again and I noticed it on the CHSS website. "My father, James, passed away with a heart and stroke condition and a few of my friends have had frights with heart attacks recently and so has my mother, Margaret. "It seemed quite a relevant charity to support". Read more: Meet the 63-year-old 'Summer Santa' zip sliding along the Clyde for cancer care The Forth Bridge abseil, organised by CHSS in partnership with Network Rail and Balfour Beatty, is one of Scotland's most well-known fundraising events. Previous events held in June and October raised a combined total of more than £390,000 for all participating charities. Speaking about the upcoming abseil, Charles admitted that despite having previous experience he still feels apprehensive about the event. He said: "I've done a wee bit before but I will still be nervous hanging over the edge. "I do like doing adventurous things though. "I was up the top of the Forth Road Bridge for its 60th anniversary so I'm making my way across the bridges. "It was a cracking experience and I'm looking forward to this one as well." To support Charle's fundraiser, visit Read more: Juno the dog set to join Beatson 10k event - here is why CHSS aims to support 175,000 people across Scotland living with chest, heart, and stroke conditions by 2028. Stephanie Wilks, community, events and corporate fundraiser at CHSS, said: "We thank Charles for his participation in the 2025 Forth Bridge Abseil and wish him all the best in his fundraising and on the day. "Every pound raised through fundraising helps CHSS to support the one in five people in Scotland who are living with chest, heart and stroke conditions and Long Covid to live life to the full. 'It helps us to provide advice and support through our free Advice Line service, stroke nurses, online health information, support groups, supported self management courses and much more.'
Scotsman
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Charity inviting thrillseekers to take part in annual Forth Bridge abseil
Watch more of our videos on and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now Midlothian thrill-seekers are being urged to sign up for a fundraising 'bucket list' event for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS). Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... One of Scotland's most thrilling fundraising events – the Forth Bridge Abseil – is back for one time only in 2025. Daredevils are being encouraged to sign up for the chance to descend from the UNESCO World Heritage site. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The event, run in partnership with Network Rail and Balfour Beatty, will take place on September 28. The charity supports the 1 in 5 people across Scotland living with chest, heart and stroke conditions to live their lives to the full, and aims to reach 175,000 people per year by 2028. The abseil will take place on September 28. Last year almost 800 braved the bridge across two events, raising over £390,000 for all participating charities. Heather McCann, CHSS community, event and corporate fundraising manager at Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland, said: 'The Forth Bridge Abseil is the biggest fundraising event of the year for us with hundreds of people taking part to abseil from this iconic location to raise funds for their chosen charity. This is the ultimate thrill-seeking challenge backed up with spectacular views across the Firth of Forth. We'd urge anyone looking to challenge themselves for good to sign up today.' Alan Ross, Network Rail Scotland's director of engineering and asset management, added: "The Forth bridge is already an iconic landmark recognised worldwide, but witnessing hundreds of brave people descend from it each year makes it even more inspiring. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad "The bridge's distinctive architecture and impressive height provide a stunning backdrop for this challenge. As custodians, it's a privilege to offer people the chance to experience it from such a unique perspective and make unforgettable memories. Colin Hardie, construction superintendent at Balfour Beatty, said: 'Since it launched over 20 years ago, the abseil event has raised millions for those living with chest, heart, and stroke conditions and Long Covid. We look forward to making this year's the biggest and most successful to date.' Details at Forth Bridge Abseil - Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (
Daily Record
24-04-2025
- Health
- Daily Record
Lanarkshire thrill-seekers urged to sign up to abseil down the Forth Road Bridge
Lanarkshire thrill-seekers urged to sign up for fundraising 'bucket list' event for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland. One of Scotland's most thrilling fundraising events – the Forth Bridge Abseil – is back for one time only in 2025. Daredevils in Lanarkshire are being encouraged to sign up for the chance to descend from the UNESCO World Heritage site. The event, run by Scotland's largest health charity Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland in partnership with Network Rail and Balfour Beatty, will take place on September 28. The charity supports the one in five people across Scotland living with chest, heart and stroke conditions to live their lives to the full, and aims to reach 175,000 people per year by 2028. Last year almost 800 braved the bridge across two events in June and October, raising over £390,000 for all participating charities. Heather McCann, Community, Event and Corporate Fundraising Manager at Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland said: 'The Forth Bridge Abseil is the biggest fundraising event of the year for us with hundreds of people taking part to abseil from this iconic location to raise funds for their chosen charity. 'This is the ultimate thrill-seeking challenge backed up with spectacular views across the Firth of Forth. We'd urge anyone looking to challenge themselves for good to sign up today.' Alan Ross, Network Rail Scotland's director of engineering and asset management, added: 'The Forth bridge is already an iconic landmark recognised worldwide, but witnessing hundreds of brave people descend from it each year makes it even more inspiring. 'The bridge's distinctive architecture and impressive height provide a stunning backdrop for this challenge. As custodians, it's a privilege to offer people the chance to experience it from such a unique perspective and make unforgettable memories. 'Events like this that remind us why we do what we do - connecting people and supporting the communities we serve.' Entries for the Forth Bridge Abseil 2025 are now open. For more information or to sign up, visit Forth Bridge Abseil - Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland ( *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here . And did you know Lanarkshire Live had its own app? Download yours for free here .
