6 October 07    30 December 07 Report Of Isobel' Mackays Trip On the Inca Trail
Isobel Mackay From Halkirk Raising Money for Diabetes UK
Isobel said, "I am doing a charity walk in November - see website http://www.justgiving.com/isobelmackay
I am from Halkirk - big brother Hugh John Mackay is the local shopkeeper and butcher and he is promoting my walk locally. I am raising funds for Diabetes UK for two reasons, one; my daughter has to take 4 injections a day - she is 22 and two; in memory of Bunty Mitchell - a great woman who was a stalwart within the Halkirk Community."

17 September 07
Estrella Raising Funds For Cancer Charity
ESTRELLA  will be taking part in the "UCAN PANTS WALK" to help raise funds for a much need research centre for urological cancer.  We will walk at least 10 to 15 laps of Duthie Park in Aberdeen as well as providing some music during the afternoon.

23 August 07
3 Peaks 24 Hour Challenge, Completed On 11th / 12th August 2007
For Meningitis Research Foundation
Ross Macaulay originally from Wick, his family, and his friends who participated in this 3 Peaks 24 Hour Challenge, sincerely thank all who have personally contributed to the event. Company / Organisation sponsorships also received from Baker Atlas, Jacobs Engineering, Morgan Vinci Contractors, William Mackay Precast, EMAT Technology, and Stonehaven & District Lions Club. Three Wick Men took part, Ross Macaulay, John Boyle and James Boyle, and broke 9 hours on the mountains section ( target time for this part is 13 hours )
Finances raised for Meningitis Research Foundation – over £5,000 and still counting. Donations can still be accepted at Macaulay 17 March Road, Wick, KW1 5TY or via the web site set up for this event http://www/justgiving.com/rorymac

Target times - Ben Nevis 5 hours, Scafell Pike 4 hours, Snowdon 4 hours ( Mountains Total 13 hours )
Driving between locations 11 hours - Total Target Time = 24 hours.
Achieved Times - Ben Nevis 3hrs 20min, Scafell 2hrs 45min, Snowdon 2hrs 50min (Mountains Total 8hrs 55min)
Driving between locations 13 hours 40 min – Total Achieved Time = 22 hours 35min.
Weather conditions – Heavy rainy periods throughout, and continuous heavy rain on Mt. Snowdon.
26 July 07
Wick Man In Five Man Team For "24 HOURS" - 3 PEAKS Challenge Team For Charity
As meningitis lies particularly close to home, Eric and Irene Macaulay and their family Stephen, Ross and Suzanne of March Road Wick have organised a fund raising event in support of the Meningitis Research Foundation. Ross and four of his colleagues will attempt to run the 3 Peaks (ie Ben Nevis, highest in Scotland, Mt. Snowdon, highest in Wales and Scafell Pike, highest in England) and to complete all three within a 24 hour period. This is not part of a bigger organised event. All five of them have arranged leave for this, and will converge on Scotland from their present work locations in various parts of the world to do it (America, Brazil, New Zealand, France and England). They have one 24 hour period in which to do it, 11th/12thh August 2007 and will therefore persevere regardless of the weather conditions. Your individual contributions will be greatly appreciated. All funds to go to the Meningitis Research Foundation. You can make a donation online at www.justgiving.com/rorymac  Donating here also means your donation will be increased if you are a taxpayer by 28% that can be claimed back by the Meningitis Research Foundation.

Race For Life
18 July 07
The Daftenders
Kirsten and Nicola Cycle Landsend to John O'Groats
Raising Funds For BBC Children In Need
Kirsten Dallas (Kirsten's Mum, Patsy is from Caithness) and Nicola Whyte will be cycling from Land’s End to John O’Groats to raise at least £2000 for BBC Children in Need. Kirsten, whose just 16 years old, attends Thetford Grammar School and has been awarded a share in the school’s Peter Large Travel Scholarship. Kirsten has decided to use the money to help cover the costs of undertaking this big adventure, therefore ensuring that all sponsorship money raised can go to BBC Children in Need. The marathon begins on 23rd July and Kirsten will be cycling with Nicola Whyte, a keen and experienced cyclist who is looking forward to this challenging journey of over 1000 miles. The Daftenders, will be supported by Kirsten’s Mum Patsy in the family’s Land Rover Defender, which will be loaded up with supplies, tents and lots of energy bars!
Kirsten and Nicola would love to raise lots of money for Children in Need so please sponsor or support them by filling in the attached form, or going to
www.myspace.com/endtoend07 
and following the links to BBC Children in Need

Mother and Daughter In Race For Life
Theresa Mackay and her daughter Rebekah are also heading for the Race For Life.  Sponsor them at  -
http://www.raceforlifesponsorme.org/TheresaAndRebekahMackay

Lindsay Banks - Another Contestant In The Race For Life
Lindsay banks is doing the race for life and has sponsorship page
www.raceforlifesponsorme.org/linzibanks

Caithness Ladies Run In "Race For Life"
Two Fund Raisers are entered in the Race For Life and have been in touch to get your help in raising cash for this Cancer fund raiser once again.  If you would like to donate to their efforts check out -
Gail Macdonald and Suz at http://www.raceforlifesponsorme.org/gailandsuz and
Sheena MacLeod at http://www.raceforlifesponsorme.org/sheenamacleods
Walk, jog or run 5km in the UK's largest women-only event and raise money for Cancer Research UK.
Good Luck ladies.

3 June 07
Caithness Teachers Heading For Malawi
If you would like to support Maureen or Roger through Link Community Development in Scotland this can be done through www.justgiving.com/caithnessglobalteacher  or www.justgiving.com/highlandglobalteacher  on the internet or contacting them directly. For more information about Link Community Development visit www.lcd.org.uk

The Forget Me Not Trot - Saturday 9 June 2007  - Starts 12 Noon
Help raise funds for the Longberry Services in Wick run by Alzheimers Scotland by walking approx 10k round the boundary of Wick.  For sponsor forms call 01955 609193.  So why not get fit and to help dementia sufferers and their carers.

Alan Mackay Runs New York Marathon For MS
Alan's Father has been in touch to say his son is running in the New York Marathon
4th November 2007
I have contacted you before regarding Herring Queens. My mother, Retta Shearer was the first. I was born and brought up in Wick (Barbara Place). I now stay in Polmont near Falkirk.
The purpose of my Email is to ask whether my son, Alan, could be mentioned on the Caithness.org site.
I, myself, have got MS and my son has run 2 London Marathons and 2 Edinburgh half marathons for MS.
Alan has now entered, and been accepted, for the New York Marathon which he will also run in early November in aid of MS.
I would be very grateful if you could highlight Alan on your site as being son of Billy Mackay (myself) and grandson of the late David Mackay and Retta Shearer.
I am sure there are a lot of folk who still remember the family and I would be a very proud person if his name and Web address were to be included in this site.
If anyone would care to sponsor him his web address is
http://www.justgiving.com/alanmackay
Thanks very much
Billy Mackay

Kate Mowat From John O'Groats
Support Her Raising Funds For
Breast Cancer Care Scotland and MacMillan Cancer Support
"My name is Kate Mowat and I live and work locally in John O' Groats. I am training to run the Edinburgh Marathon on the 27th May 2007, for Breast Cancer Care Scotland and Macmillan Cancer Support, Wick Committee. I have a website set up telling a little bit about myself and the charities I hope to raise a lot of money for along with a few quite bad pictures, haha!"
Web Site - www.katemowat.com
Kate

Grand Canyon Trek By Tracey MacLeod
My trek is in the Grand Canyon at the end of Sep 07 and involves walking about 70 miles in aid of a local charity. All the money raised is going to Caithness branch M.S. I took part in a trek over the Great Wall of China in 2005 raising over £3000 for children's charity and felt I need another challenge in aid of a well worth while local charity. My web page is www.justgiving.com/traceymacleod
many thanks
Tracey Macleod

MoonWalk - 16 June 2007

Breast Friends
Our group Breast Friends (Kirsty Adamson, Julie Young & Amanda Howden) are taking part in the Edinburgh Moonwalk this year on June 16, walking 26.2 miles in decorated bras at midnight in aid of Breast Cancer research. If anyone would like to sponsor us they can do so at the following website.
www.justgiving.com\kirstywalks

Wick Ladies Taking Part In "Moonwalk to Raise Funds For Breast Cancer Research
Lynne Bremner from Wick and a few of her friends are walking 26 miles for breast cancer research in their Bras!! The event known as the "moonwalk" takes place in Jun down in Edinburgh and they are hoping to raise over a £1000 for the charity.  Also walking the 26 miles with Lynne Bremner are Diane Mackay, Jenna Coghill, Lynsey Miller, Lynsey Reid, Gillian, Susan and Julie Brown, Claire Oswald. They are looking for help with sponsors so if you would like to contribute head over to their web page