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Glasgow Times
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow pupils run marathon to help school 'upgrade' play areas
The 21 children, all aged between seven and eight, completed the challenge at Scotstoun Stadium, where the athletics events for the 2026 Glasgow Games will be held. Organised by a group of parents, the event aimed to support the West End school's efforts to upgrade its outdoor spaces and play areas. Roar Norman warming up (Image: Hillhead Primary) Despite the warm weather, the children ran more than 100 laps of the stadium, each covering an average of four laps (1.31 miles), contributing to the total marathon distance of 26.2 miles. They completed the challenge in 28 minutes. Isla Bradley, seven, said: "It was very fun and exciting, especially because I was doing it with my friends and we raised lots and lots of money for the school." Manus Scullion running (Image: Hillhead Primary) Rebecca Honeybunn, one of the organisers, added: "The kids did an amazing job completing the challenge, and we're incredibly grateful for the support from parents and the local community, including Scotstoun Stadium. They absolutely smashed their target, so they should all be very proud." READ NEXT: 'Car crash TV': Glasgow designer on her painful exit from hit BBC show 'It was the end of blackouts and air raids and fear' as Glasgow marked VE Day 'Fantastic work': School near Glasgow given high praise by inspectors Andrew Robson, headteacher of Hillhead Primary, which has around 600 pupils, said: "This is a fundraising initiative that has been driven by the pupils themselves, and we are extremely proud of all of them. "Their original target was £500 so to have increased their target to an incredible £1500 is wonderful. "Our Primary 3s were very clear, they would like the funds to go towards purchasing playground equipment and improving our play spaces and this will benefit all our pupils." Lap counting (Image: Hillhead Primary) He added: "I'd like to thank the parents and carers who have worked so hard and supported their children to complete such a successful fundraising campaign on behalf of our school." Ahead of their efforts, the kids also received a very special message of support from double Commonwealth gold medal champion Eilish McColgan, European record holder for the 10km road race, and the British record holder for the 5000m, 10000m and half marathon. Eilish, who is in Japan at the moment, congratulated the children on taking on a "monstrous challenge" and wished them good luck. Donations will be accepted until the end of the month via the event's Just Giving page.
Daily Record
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Kilmarnock school pupil donates hair after seeing girl without any hair
Inspirational Peyton donated her hair and raised £900 towards the cost of making a wig. A brave seven-year-old girl from Kilmarnock donated her hair and raised £900 for the Little Princess Trust, a charity that provides real hair wigs to children and young people who have lost their own hair through cancer. The local Cut and Connect visited Hillhead Primary to help Peyton cut 12 inches of her hair so she can make "another girl happy". Mum of two Toni Dustor, 31, said: "Peyton saw a picture on my Facebook of a little girl who didn't have any hair and asked questions. "The only way I could describe it to Peyton was that a nasty bug made her hair fall out, then Peyton said 'Mum, I will give the little girl my hair so she can be like me'." Toni did some research and found that the Little Princess Trust receives donations of hair to make wigs so she decided to mention this to Peyton. Toni said: "I spoke to Peyton about this charity and she immediately wanted to do this for another girl. "I got in contact with Cut and Connect as they have helped children in Hillhead Primary that she attends and they were willing to cut her hair. We got a full 12 inches off Peyton's hair to give to the charity. "Peyton was buzzing for her hair to get cut as she said 'I am doing it so a girl can be happy like me with my hair'." Toni continued: "I am so proud of Peyton for having a heart of gold and doing this for a stranger. "I am so thankful for people who sponsored Peyton to help raise this money too. I am also so thankful for all the teachers and children at Hillhead Primary for supporting Peyton through this big part of her journey as it's a big decision to make at such a young age." A spokesperson from Cut and Connect said: "We were honoured to support Peyton at Hillhead Primary as she donated her hair to the Princess Trust. "Acts of kindness like hers are truly inspiring and reflect the power of young people making a difference in their community. At Cut and Connect, our mission is to bring free hairdressing services directly to those who need them most across Ayrshire, and moments like this remind us how personal and meaningful a haircut can be. "Our service operates from a mobile salon and works closely with local schools, charities, and community groups to help people feel confident, valued, and connected. "It's not just about the haircut — it's about boosting self-esteem and being there for our communities in a practical and compassionate way." Peyton is now planning on growing her hair again so she can donate it to charity once more and make another child happy.
