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.

Isla Horsburgh said:

“I really enjoyed Zipslide the Clyde! It was a sunny day so there were nice views out over the Clyde when I was up in the air, and I was spinning around in the wind.

“I signed up to do Zipslide the Clyde because my mum saw it on social media and sent it over to me. I think she was joking at first but when I looked into it, I was really interested in giving it a go.

“My mum has spina bifida and loves going to SBH Scotland’s groups and the support she gets from the charity.

“It was great to raise money for a cause that is close to my heart.”

Gillian Horsburgh said:

“I’m really proud of Isla! I know she loves a challenge, so I suggested Zipslide the Clyde as a bit of dare.

“I am really happy that she’s raised much needed funds for SBH Scotland, a wonderful charity that has always been there for me.”

Deborah Roe, Director of Fundraising at SBH Scotland, said:

“Thank you to Isla and all the participants who took part in our Zipslide the Clyde event! It has been a massive success which will have raised a whopping £163,000 by the end of September!

“The event will continue making families, affected by spina bifida and hydrocephalus, unstoppable in life.

“As a charity, we need to raise £1.4 million each year to be able to continue to offer services and support that our members rely on like Gillian’s social groups, health and wellbeing clinics, intensive support for new babies or family outings.

“Events like Zipslide the Clyde are crucial in helping us reach this target and we want to thank everyone who has donated and supported SBH Scotland. Thank you.”

If you’re inspired by Isla and would like to donate head on over to Isla’s Just Giving page

Or why not take on an adrenaline challenge of your own with SBH Scotland. 

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