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Mum inspires Isla to ‘zip it’ for SBH Scotland
Student Isla Horsburgh, 19, from Edinburgh took to the sky over Glasgow’s River Clyde to raise money for a cause that is very close to her heart, SBH Scotland.
Isla, who is studying medicine, was inspired to take part in Zipslide the Clyde on the 31st August and raise money for SBH Scotland in honour of her mum Gillian Horsburgh (both pictured), who has spina bifida. Isla’s mum Gillian is a member of SBH Scotland and is supported by the charity. She regularly attends SBH Scotland’s adult social groups in Edinburgh where she thoroughly enjoys getting out and meeting up with her charity friends.
Through her mum, Isla has seen firsthand the impact of SBH Scotland’s work in building a supportive community and offering advice and help to all those affected by the life long, complex disabilities of spina bifida and hydrocephalus. She has been inspired to raise vital funds to enable the charity to support more adults and families in Edinburgh and beyond.
Zipslide the Clyde offers a unique and thrilling way to see Glasgow’s cityscape. The challenge sees participants launched off from a crane next to the Riverside Museum from an exhilarating 100ft high for an 1245ft long adventure over the famous Clyde.
3 incredible weekends of zipslide raise £163,000 for SBH Scotland
SBH Scotland is absolutely thrilled to announce that this year’s Zipslide the Clyde event is set to raise a phenomenal £163,000! Over three incredible weekends from the end of August—70 brave participants soared through the skies to raise money for Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland (SBH Scotland). And the excitement doesn’t stop there, as throughout September, over 1,530 people took on this thrilling event on behalf of 65 other wonderful charities across Scotland.
A High-Flying Adventure for a Good Cause
Zipslide the Clyde has quickly become a beloved charity event, offering a thrilling, one-of-a-kind way to see Glasgow’s stunning cityscape while raising much-needed funds for vital causes. Participants are launched off a 100ft-high crane next to Glasgow’s Riverside Museum, soaring across the Clyde River on an exhilarating 1,245ft journey. It’s not only a heart-pounding adventure, but a chance to make a real difference in people’s lives.
Chisholm Hunter’s Generous Contribution
We want to give a special shout-out to luxury jewellery brand Chisholm Hunter, who made a spectacular contribution to this year’s event. A third of SBH Scotland’s participants were from Chisholm Hunter, with 23 staff members taking to the skies on the very first day, raising an amazing £5,000 for SBH Scotland. We’re beyond grateful to their Chairman, Harry Brown, who generously matched the amount raised, bringing their total contribution to a whopping £10,000!
All zipped up for 2023
Now in its second year, Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland’s (SBH Scotland) Zipslide the Clyde challenge is even more popular than ever, raising over £50,000 for the specialist charity.
Over the course of two weekends, more than 150 daredevils took part in the Zipslide the Clyde challenge. Participants took to the skies to launch off from a 100ft high crane next to the iconic Glasgow Riverside Museum, before zip sliding along a 1000ft long route down the Clyde.
Amongst those taking part was disabled Fife great granny, Frances Cuthbertson (75), who was born with spina bifida. After a lifetime of raising money for numerous charities, Frances successfully completed the challenge for what she says will likely be her final fundraising act.
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