Donald hits target but he’s not stopping
Observer deputy editor Donald Morton has passed his 100,000 steps target in a bid to raise money in a special charity event.
And he has said he is determined to keep going after some tragic news last week.
“On Thursday, my eldest niece Rona died suddenly after a heart attack,”said Donald.
“She was only 54 and more like my little sister than my niece.
“It’s been a traumatic time for the family but it’s made me even more determined to continue.”
Donald originally planned to walk 100,000 steps between April 1 and April 21 to collect as much money as he could to purchase a defibrillator for Stirling County Cricket Club and donate towards the British Heart Foundation in memory of his younger brother Willie.
Former Stirling County and Scotland cricketer Willie died suddenly at his home in Edinburgh in July 2019 after suffering a heart attack. He was 58.
The three-week walking challenge of 100,000 steps is due to end on April 21, which would have been Willie’s 60th birthday.
But having passed the figure, he’ll keep going.
The JustGiving page set up on March 27 with an initial target of £800 has now brought in more than £3400.
“I can’t believe how generous people have been,”said Donald.
“More than 120 people have made donations and I’ve had another £600 handed into me which still has to be added to the total which will take it past the £4000 mark.
“We have enough for the defibrillator so everything now will go to the British Heart Foundation in memory of Willie and Rona. It’s a great cause.”
Donald’s JustGiving page is www.justgiving.com/ crowdfunding/donald-morton.