A RUGBY club’s gym refurbishment has received a boost, thanks to a charity named after its former president.
The Walk With Scott Foundation (WWSF) handed over £3,000 to Ross High RFC, adding to the club’s own fundraising efforts.
The donation will allow the club to finish the gym refurbishment.
Scott Glynn, who created the foundation, was president at the rugby club, based on Tranent’s Blawearie Road, from 2005 to 2014.
Councillor Colin McGinn, who represents Tranent on East Lothian Council, is vice-chairman of the Walk With Scott Foundation.
He said: “WWSF recognises Ross High RFC’s prominent role at the heart of its community. Ross High RFC supports not just rugby but other sports across all ages, as well as a large number of other community events.
“Working with WWSF, Ross High RFC has agreed to make this refurbished facility available for regular weekly community use and will coordinate with local groups to assess where needs are greatest.”
The rugby club, along with other clubs across East Lothian, has been forced onto the sidelines by coronavirus.
Plans were in place to see the new season start earlier this year but that too has been postponed, with no indication when competitive rugby could again take place.
Ryan Strachan, Ross High RFC’s development officer, said: “The club is very happy to receive this support from a foundation that is close to our hearts.
“The money is vital for allowing us to finish our exciting new facility.”
WWSF was started by Tranent fundraiser Scott – who passed away on New Year’s Day last year – to mark his 50th birthday in 2013.
Since then, the event has raised more than £300,000 for local charities and good causes, and members of the Walk With Scott Foundation are looking to organise a one-day marathon-length walk in September.
Details of the potential fundraiser are yet to be revealed.
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