Following her speech and before the walkers were left for Murrayfield, Ann was surprised by Sir Tom Hunter and The Hunter Foundation with an additional £5,000 for HCF as part of their ‘Happiest Minute’ initiative. The donation is a recognition of the hard work, effort and sheer quantity of walkers that turned out for HCF in 2025.
“Thank you to everyone who has fundraised throughout this time, your efforts are incredibly appreciated.
“A big thank you also to Sir Tom Hunter and The Hunter Foundation for recognising the hard work of the Hibernian Community Foundation and all our supporters with this extra £5,000. It make a great difference in the work we’re doing.”
Our walkers were joined by Hibs’ men’s players Joe Newell, Warren O’Hora, Jordan Smith and Jack Iredale at Victoria Park as they departed and battled the elements on their walk. A special mention to Jordan Smith for participating in the entire walk, pushing his children the whole way in a double buggy.
Over the next few weeks we will gather all fundraising from the last two months before publishing our finalised achievements, with a mammoth effort from all walkers looking promising for a record Kiltwalk return. We will also be sharing all photos taken yesterday in the days to follow.
Thank you to all members of the Hibernian Community that turned out yesterday and fundraised over the last two months, your efforts will make a real difference.
