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Robin House children's hospice in Balloch has said heartfelt thanks to a family of fundraisers who have pledged to complete a sponsored walk once the coronavirus crisis has passed.

The Moir family were were due to take part in their 10th annual Kiltwalk in memory of son Aidan this month, but it was shelved when Covid-19 struck.

Claire and Paul Moir, their children Connor and Rebekah and other family members and friends - collectively known as Team Aidan - say they will complete the walk once it is safe to do so.

Paul began his first Kiltwalk in 2010 to raise much needed funds for Robin House where Aidan received vital care from the age of five.

Aidan, who sadly passed away in 2012, aged just 10, suffered from Late Infantile Batten’s Disease, a degenerative neurological condition which slowly robbed him of the ability to walk, talk, see, eat or even hold himself up.

During his short life, he touched the hearts of many and, over the years, other family members and friends offered their support by joining in the Kiltwalk to help the family to continue raising funds for Robin House and Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS).

To date, Team Aidan has raised more than £22,000 for CHAS.

This year’s Kiltwalk was to be especially poignant for the family, who live in Erskine, as Aidan would have celebrated his 18th birthday in May.

Claire said: “The Kiltwalk may have been postponed but we as a family are still determined to complete it one way or another as this is such an important year for us.

"We also want to do it in memory of Aidan and also for CHAS as Robin House was there for us every step of the way and helped us make so many amazing memories."

Team Aidan has already collectively raised £1,500 which means £3,000 for CHAS following Sir Tom Hunter’s generous announcement that the Hunter Foundation will top up all funds raised by100 per cent.

CHAS challenge events assistant, Charlie Leavy, said: “We are so grateful to Claire and all of Team Aidan for helping to raise so many funds over the years and it is heartening to hear they still intend to complete the walk in Aidan’s memory later this year.

“All the money raised through sponsorship and donations for CHAS through the Kiltwalk will help support families across Scotland by providing vital care and invaluable experiences to help keep the joy alive for many children with life shortening illnesses and their families across Scotland.”

For updates on all Kiltwalk events visit www.thekiltwalk.co.uk