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Message of condolence to the Hastings family
Everyone at Sports Charity Scotland is deeply saddened to hear of the tragic loss of Jenny Hastings. Our thoughts are with Scott and the entire Hastings family during this incredibly difficult time.
Scott, a valued guest at our Sports Charity Scotland dinner, represented the Doddie Weir Foundation when we proudly donated funds in support of their incredible work.
Jenny was an advocate for mental health and wellbeing in Scotland, passionately promoting the positive impact that sport can have on mental health. Her efforts and legacy will continue to inspire many.
Nick Morrall, Chair of Sports Charity Scotland, said
“Our hearts go out to Scott and his family. His dedication to supporting others through difficult times has always been inspiring, and we extend our deepest sympathies as the family faces this heartbreaking loss.”
If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out. You are not alone.
Resources:
SAMH
Sport in Mind
Young Minds
Samaritans
Breathing Space
Celebrating Sammi Kinghorn’s success at the 2024 Paralympics
We are very proud to celebrate the phenomenal achievements of Sammi Kinghorn, a former speaker who joined us at last year’s Sports Charity Scotland Annual Dinner, who has returned from the 2024 Paralympic Games with an incredible five medals in five events – four silvers and a gold.
Kinghorn, the fastest British woman ever to race in a wheelchair, has competed in three Paralympics, but this summer marks a true breakthrough. She has walked away with a gold medal in the Women’s 100m T53, silver in the Women’s 1500m T54, silver in the Women’s 400m T53m, silver in the Women’s 800m and a silver in the Mixed 4x100m universal relay T53. Reflecting on her remarkable performance in the Stade de France, before she added her final silver medal, Sammi shared her excitement with BBC Scotland:
“It’s incredible, four from four, I definitely cannot complain about that. It’s just been incredible. Every time, coming out into that stadium, it’s spine-tingling and it’s amazing. I’m just so glad that I get the opportunity to do this. I knew it would be very difficult to be close to Debrunner. I just wanted to make sure that my silver was firmly my silver. I’m just really proud. This whole experience has been incredible.”
(Source: BBC Sport)
At last year’s dinner, Sammi gave us an inspiring speech about overcoming the life changing injuries she suffered in an accident on her father’s farm and talked about the importance of maintaining a positive mental attitude throughout her personal and sporting life.
Sammi’s relentless dedication, determination and passion for her sport continue to inspire us all. Her success on the world stage is not only a testament to her athleticism but also to her remarkable strength and resilience.
Thank you Sammi, for all that you have done and continue to do, for sport in Scotland.
A huge congratulations from Sports Charity Scotland to all the successful Scottish athletes who took part in the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
