Sporting communities across Fife have been taking part in a charity stomp to raise cash for SAMH.
To mark World Mental Health Day on October 10, Fife Council’s Active Communities Team along with several community sports hubs signed up to take part in the SAMH Virtual Stomp 2020.
The stomp coudn’t be held at its usual venue at Murrayfield Stadium this year due to the coronavirus.
Instead participants completed their target number of steps at a staircase that was local to them.
The Active Communities team headed to Central Park, Cowdenbeath, where – spread across the terracing throughout the stadium – they notched up a combined total of 60,000 steps and raised £500 with money still coming in.
Community sports hub officer Ross Taylor said: “The topic of mental health is such an important one for a lot of people now, and for us as a team we definitely want to spread the message that getting some exercise and fresh air can have a really positive impact on your mental health.
“There are plenty of opportunities to become physically active and meet new people through our community sports hub network, and we would encourage anyone to reach out to us or their local group directly to find out more.”
Burntisland and Kinghorn Community Sports Hub, led by Ross Ives from Kinghorn Canoe Club, completed over 50,000 steps beside Kinghorn lifeboat station.
Ross said: “It was a nice evening, and everyone had fun, with quite a bit of competitive spirit on show. There were some sore legs in the morning, mine included.”
Enigma Gymnastics Club, led by Jenn Noble and Gill Low, did a fantastic job of encouraging people to get active and raise funds through the Levenmouth Community Sports Hub and the wider community.
Spread throughout the week, their challenge saw 12 participants complete a massive 105,000 steps, raising an amazing £565 for SAMH.
Jenn added: “It was great to see people from the club and community getting involved, and with a few aching bodies after the challenge it goes to show how exercise helps to keep the body well.”
