Two stroke survivors have signed up for a virtual munro challenge, which will see hundreds of Scots conquer all 282 munros on May 1 from their homes to raise funds for charity.
Chris Robinson, 40, from Aberdeen, suffered a serious stroke in November 2018 which left him unable to walk.
And Douglas Sewell, 61, from Inverness, had a severe stroke in 2010 and struggled with walking, speaking and eating.
But both men have showed amazing determination to get back on their feet and have used walking challenges as a way to rebuild their lives.
Together they’re taking on Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland’s virtual munro challenge to raise vital funds to help other stroke survivors.
Douglas plans to camp in his garden for a week leading up to the challenge to make the experience authentic.
He said: “Every year since the stroke I’ve tried to progress my recovery by doing something more challenging.
"This began with just being able to walk confidently, and then walking greater distances, walking up munros again.” Last year he walked the 536-mile-long Scottish National Trail.
“I’ve always incorporated this with raising money for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland.
"The support I received from their stroke nurse, Geraldine, really helped me to build confidence and overcome the situation.
“This challenge will help me continue to progress my recovery and stay healthy and fit to avoid another stroke. I walked up many munros prior to my stroke and the Munro Challenge is a great way to reconnect with them, albeit virtually.
“It’s a great way to stay connected during this time.
“I’m not going to let Covid-19 stop me from continuing to get healthy and fit or from doing challenges to raise money for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland.”
