Earlier this year, we welcomed Gillian from Epilepsy Scotland for a short session to celebrate the four Kiltwalks we have completed. So far, we have raised £12,000 in memory of our friend and colleague Richard, who we lost to epilepsy in 2020.
Gillian explained the real impact of our fundraising and the families it helps support across Scotland. She highlighted how donations contribute to a strong community network, providing training opportunities, wellbeing programmes, youth services, benefits and welfare advice, emotional support, and community events for families living with epilepsy.
Tigers Group Managing Director, Pauline, shared our “why” by remembering Richard, who joined Tigers at just 16 and dedicated the next 16.5 years of his life to the company.
Richard truly personified our values, demonstrating every day what it means to lead with kindness and care. He lived life with an open mind and an open heart. He was an exceptionally dedicated and loyal member of the team, and a great source of support to everyone, particularly John (our Chairman), Pauline, and Laura, whom he worked alongside throughout his entire career.
He always saw the best in people and never had a negative word to say about anyone. This is reflected in how others felt about him. Everyone who ever met or connected with Richard has nothing but kind words to share, and that remains true to this day.
Richard would have been the first to volunteer for a Kiltwalk or any activity that brought the team together while helping others.
We took time to reminisce about the Kiltwalks themselves, sharing memories, laughs, challenges, teamwork, and the pride felt in taking part together through Glasgow, Edinburgh and Dundee.
Looking ahead, we are exploring further ways to support Epilepsy Scotland beyond fundraising, including volunteering our time and skills. We are also considering different fundraising ideas. Some suggestions from the team present yesterday include climbing a Munro, taking part in another Kiltwalk, or taking on challenges like Tough Mudder.
We will continue to remember Richard through our support for Epilepsy Scotland and keep his memory alive.
