ONE of Renfrewshire's best-known charities is encouraging local residents to get involved in their latest fundraising campaign.
Veterans’ charity Erskine is urging supporters to dig out their trainers and boots to take part in a sponsored walking event during March.
People of all ages can set their own walking goals or join family and friends to raise money collectively for the charity, which provides vital support for ex-servicemen and women.
The month of fundraising will culminate in a 3k event, which will place at the Veterans Village in The Erskine Home, Bishopton, on Saturday, March 26.
Local residents are invited to celebrate the fundraising month by attending the family-fun day, which will include a treasure hunt for children as well as food stalls and entertainment.
Award-winning accordion player Gary Innes, who was appointed as an Erskine ambassador last year, recently helped launch this year's March for Erskine event.
Gary's association with the veterans' charity dates to 2015, when he created Scotland's first collaborative charity folk single with a piece of music he composed called Our Heroes.
The 41-year-old told The Gazette: "It has been a difficult couple of years for everybody but as an ounce of normality is seemingly beginning to be restored, it is fantastic to get onto the grounds of Erskine and launch this fantastic initiative.
"It is great to be joined by some of the staff, families and four legged friends participating in this year's March for Erskine, and I am honoured to be able to march alongside them.
"I will even be taking my accordion out for a walk throughout the month and play some music along the way – there’s no rules, just get your steps in and get fundraising for this amazing charity."
Ian Cumming MBE, Erskine’s chief executive, said: "By taking part in our March for Erskine events, our supporters will be helping to provide the high standard of care our veterans so richly deserve.
"March for Erskine is the perfect opportunity to get outdoors, 'fall-in' behind and support our nation’s veterans through fitness and fun.
"We are delighted to once again roll-out this fantastic event."
To sign up for the event, visit: hregister.enthuse.com/ps/event/MarchforErskineLiveEvent.
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