An extreme camper who endured four storms, wind, rain and snow has completed his mammoth 40 night camp out for charity.
Colin Russell, from Ayr, braved sub-zero temperatures to mark the 40th anniversary of Ayrshire Cancer Support and raise funds to help the charity continue their good work across the region.
The fearless wild camper has so far raised a whopping £2385 for the charity who he said he is forever grateful for after helping his mum with free transport to hospital appointments.
Colin will now be completing an additional 41st night as he takes part in the charity’s ‘Camp Out for Cancer – Extreme at Ayr Racecourse’ event on Saturday, March 19, which was rescheduled last month due to storm Dudley.
Colin, a health and safety officer with South Ayrshire Council, said: “I am well known for camping in extreme conditions, and I wanted to give myself that extra challenge by completing 40 nights, plus an extra 41st night just for fun.
“I endured high winds, sleet, snow, rain and four storms but every single day I reminded myself as to why I was doing this and my commitment to Ayrshire Cancer Support kept me motivated.
“I appreciate the importance of helping Ayrshire Cancer Support raise vital funds to support those affected by cancer as my mum benefited from free hospital transport services, and I am forever grateful for this.
“I’d also like to thank Ayrshire Cancer Support for giving me the opportunity to complete this challenge and raise some funds for this fantastic cause as well as thank everyone who kindly donated to my JustGiving Page.”
Megan Porter, ACS Community and Events Co-Ordinator, said: “On behalf of Ayrshire Cancer Support we would like to express our gratitude and appreciation to Extreme Camper Colin Russell for camping for 40 nights for Ayrshire Cancer Support’s 40th Anniversary Year.
“Colin has camped all over Scotland in extreme winter conditions and showed determination and commitment throughout and we are extremely grateful for all funds raised.
“A huge thank you Colin for all your support.”
• You can watch any of Colin’s 40 nights on his YouTube Channel 'Colin Russell Scottish Wild Camper'.
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