Revealed on 24 April 2025
4 minutes learn
Whereas their ending time has nonetheless to be decided, married ministers Rev James Bissett and Rev Susan Twine have already smashed one goal for this week’s London Marathon.
Initially the couple had a fundraising goal of £6,000 for most cancers charity Maggie’s Highlands, however having already properly exceeded that quantity, they’re now aiming for no less than a £7,500 increase to assist take care of most cancers sufferers within the north.
James, who’s at present serving as minister for the Outdated Excessive St Stephen’s congregation in Inverness, thanked their supporters for serving to obtain this sum, by donations, but additionally e book gross sales and quiz nights at not solely James’ personal church, however at different congregations together with Nairn Outdated and Culloden Barn Church, whereas the Good Craic Café on Inverness Excessive Avenue hosted a particular excessive tea fundraiser that introduced in over £1000.
“We’re very grateful to anybody who has donated in any approach,” James mentioned.
“So many individuals went above and past to lift cash for us, and all of that cash will go direct to Maggie’s.
“We’ve got had a whole lot of good supporters. Each time we inform anybody we’re doing one thing for Maggie’s individuals will say ‘I used to be there’ or a pal or member of the family was there. It is a spot that has touched so many individuals.
“Simply as a part of ministry work, we’ve identified tons of people that have gone by Maggie’s providers. It’s a trigger that we each have an attachment to.”
This isn’t the primary time that Susan, a hospital chaplain with NHS Highland, has raised funds for Maggie’s, though in her earlier problem whereas a minister in Fife, the space she needed to cowl was measured vertically reasonably than horizontally.
“The final time I raised cash for Maggie’s, I jumped out of a airplane at 13,000 ft with no parachute connected to me (luckily it was a tandem soar). That was to help the constructing of Kirkcaldy Maggie’s centre,” revealed Susan, who has additionally abseiled off the Forth Bridge in help of the Church of Scotland’s social care supplier CrossReach.
“In my hospital chaplain position, I recommend Maggie’s to sufferers and their relations for help on their most cancers journeys. Typically of us are nervous on the first go to, however describe strolling by the doorways and the welcome as ‘like a heat hug’.”
No matter time they full the 26.2 mile course – although they’re hoping to interrupt 6 hours half-hour – will probably be a private greatest for Susan, although James has already run the marathon, each in actual life and nearly.
James, who started operating after taking on the Sofa to 5k Problem to enhance his health throughout lockdown, started with a Digital London Marathon in 2021, plotting out a route throughout the Contin and Strathpeffer parishes and elevating funds for the Scottish Affiliation for Psychological Well being (SAMH) within the course of.
“I used to be the minister for Contin and Strathpeffer on the time and I did three providers at three completely different church buildings alongside the route,” James mentioned.
Wonderful environment
James was lastly in a position to participate in the actual London occasion in 2022, when he ran in help of Whizz-Kidz, which offers ergonomic wheelchairs and different aids to disabled kids, and is wanting ahead to a return to the occasion alongside Susan.
“We’re each excited for it,” he mentioned.
“Having finished London, earlier than, it is received such an incredible environment. Individuals who do it in three hours are lacking two hours of leisure. There are 55,000 individuals participating, which is simply concerning the inhabitants of Inverness. It is an enormous, big occasion and I might like to see the organisation behind that. For one factor, there are crash obstacles alongside either side of the course – the place do you get 50 miles of crash obstacles?
“I used to be at the back of the pack the place you’ve all of the costumes. There are individuals elevating funds for sicknesses in each a part of the physique – I received handed by a few ovaries! Then you’ve the London Hearth Brigade, who often have people operating in full gear. Folks have picnics along side the course and the church buildings, after they come out, line the streets as properly, and each mile or so you’ve a unique band enjoying. We went by an LGBT space and there have been drag queens placing on a present. It is such an excellent day.”
This would be the first time that James and Susan can have run a marathon with one another and the couple hope to begin and end collectively – even when Susan is way sooner, James admits.
“But when one among us does are available in first, the opposite shouldn’t be going to listen to the top of it,” he added.
You possibly can help James and Susan at their JustGiving web page:
www.justgiving.com/web page/revsrunlondon
Revealed on 24 April 2025
4 minutes learn
Whereas their ending time has nonetheless to be decided, married ministers Rev James Bissett and Rev Susan Twine have already smashed one goal for this week’s London Marathon.
Initially the couple had a fundraising goal of £6,000 for most cancers charity Maggie’s Highlands, however having already properly exceeded that quantity, they’re now aiming for no less than a £7,500 increase to assist take care of most cancers sufferers within the north.
James, who’s at present serving as minister for the Outdated Excessive St Stephen’s congregation in Inverness, thanked their supporters for serving to obtain this sum, by donations, but additionally e book gross sales and quiz nights at not solely James’ personal church, however at different congregations together with Nairn Outdated and Culloden Barn Church, whereas the Good Craic Café on Inverness Excessive Avenue hosted a particular excessive tea fundraiser that introduced in over £1000.
“We’re very grateful to anybody who has donated in any approach,” James mentioned.
“So many individuals went above and past to lift cash for us, and all of that cash will go direct to Maggie’s.
“We’ve got had a whole lot of good supporters. Each time we inform anybody we’re doing one thing for Maggie’s individuals will say ‘I used to be there’ or a pal or member of the family was there. It is a spot that has touched so many individuals.
“Simply as a part of ministry work, we’ve identified tons of people that have gone by Maggie’s providers. It’s a trigger that we each have an attachment to.”
This isn’t the primary time that Susan, a hospital chaplain with NHS Highland, has raised funds for Maggie’s, though in her earlier problem whereas a minister in Fife, the space she needed to cowl was measured vertically reasonably than horizontally.
“The final time I raised cash for Maggie’s, I jumped out of a airplane at 13,000 ft with no parachute connected to me (luckily it was a tandem soar). That was to help the constructing of Kirkcaldy Maggie’s centre,” revealed Susan, who has additionally abseiled off the Forth Bridge in help of the Church of Scotland’s social care supplier CrossReach.
“In my hospital chaplain position, I recommend Maggie’s to sufferers and their relations for help on their most cancers journeys. Typically of us are nervous on the first go to, however describe strolling by the doorways and the welcome as ‘like a heat hug’.”
No matter time they full the 26.2 mile course – although they’re hoping to interrupt 6 hours half-hour – will probably be a private greatest for Susan, although James has already run the marathon, each in actual life and nearly.
James, who started operating after taking on the Sofa to 5k Problem to enhance his health throughout lockdown, started with a Digital London Marathon in 2021, plotting out a route throughout the Contin and Strathpeffer parishes and elevating funds for the Scottish Affiliation for Psychological Well being (SAMH) within the course of.
“I used to be the minister for Contin and Strathpeffer on the time and I did three providers at three completely different church buildings alongside the route,” James mentioned.
Wonderful environment
James was lastly in a position to participate in the actual London occasion in 2022, when he ran in help of Whizz-Kidz, which offers ergonomic wheelchairs and different aids to disabled kids, and is wanting ahead to a return to the occasion alongside Susan.
“We’re each excited for it,” he mentioned.
“Having finished London, earlier than, it is received such an incredible environment. Individuals who do it in three hours are lacking two hours of leisure. There are 55,000 individuals participating, which is simply concerning the inhabitants of Inverness. It is an enormous, big occasion and I might like to see the organisation behind that. For one factor, there are crash obstacles alongside either side of the course – the place do you get 50 miles of crash obstacles?
“I used to be at the back of the pack the place you’ve all of the costumes. There are individuals elevating funds for sicknesses in each a part of the physique – I received handed by a few ovaries! Then you’ve the London Hearth Brigade, who often have people operating in full gear. Folks have picnics along side the course and the church buildings, after they come out, line the streets as properly, and each mile or so you’ve a unique band enjoying. We went by an LGBT space and there have been drag queens placing on a present. It is such an excellent day.”
This would be the first time that James and Susan can have run a marathon with one another and the couple hope to begin and end collectively – even when Susan is way sooner, James admits.
“But when one among us does are available in first, the opposite shouldn’t be going to listen to the top of it,” he added.
You possibly can help James and Susan at their JustGiving web page:
www.justgiving.com/web page/revsrunlondon
Revealed on 24 April 2025
4 minutes learn
Whereas their ending time has nonetheless to be decided, married ministers Rev James Bissett and Rev Susan Twine have already smashed one goal for this week’s London Marathon.
Initially the couple had a fundraising goal of £6,000 for most cancers charity Maggie’s Highlands, however having already properly exceeded that quantity, they’re now aiming for no less than a £7,500 increase to assist take care of most cancers sufferers within the north.
James, who’s at present serving as minister for the Outdated Excessive St Stephen’s congregation in Inverness, thanked their supporters for serving to obtain this sum, by donations, but additionally e book gross sales and quiz nights at not solely James’ personal church, however at different congregations together with Nairn Outdated and Culloden Barn Church, whereas the Good Craic Café on Inverness Excessive Avenue hosted a particular excessive tea fundraiser that introduced in over £1000.
“We’re very grateful to anybody who has donated in any approach,” James mentioned.
“So many individuals went above and past to lift cash for us, and all of that cash will go direct to Maggie’s.
“We’ve got had a whole lot of good supporters. Each time we inform anybody we’re doing one thing for Maggie’s individuals will say ‘I used to be there’ or a pal or member of the family was there. It is a spot that has touched so many individuals.
“Simply as a part of ministry work, we’ve identified tons of people that have gone by Maggie’s providers. It’s a trigger that we each have an attachment to.”
This isn’t the primary time that Susan, a hospital chaplain with NHS Highland, has raised funds for Maggie’s, though in her earlier problem whereas a minister in Fife, the space she needed to cowl was measured vertically reasonably than horizontally.
“The final time I raised cash for Maggie’s, I jumped out of a airplane at 13,000 ft with no parachute connected to me (luckily it was a tandem soar). That was to help the constructing of Kirkcaldy Maggie’s centre,” revealed Susan, who has additionally abseiled off the Forth Bridge in help of the Church of Scotland’s social care supplier CrossReach.
“In my hospital chaplain position, I recommend Maggie’s to sufferers and their relations for help on their most cancers journeys. Typically of us are nervous on the first go to, however describe strolling by the doorways and the welcome as ‘like a heat hug’.”
No matter time they full the 26.2 mile course – although they’re hoping to interrupt 6 hours half-hour – will probably be a private greatest for Susan, although James has already run the marathon, each in actual life and nearly.
James, who started operating after taking on the Sofa to 5k Problem to enhance his health throughout lockdown, started with a Digital London Marathon in 2021, plotting out a route throughout the Contin and Strathpeffer parishes and elevating funds for the Scottish Affiliation for Psychological Well being (SAMH) within the course of.
“I used to be the minister for Contin and Strathpeffer on the time and I did three providers at three completely different church buildings alongside the route,” James mentioned.
Wonderful environment
James was lastly in a position to participate in the actual London occasion in 2022, when he ran in help of Whizz-Kidz, which offers ergonomic wheelchairs and different aids to disabled kids, and is wanting ahead to a return to the occasion alongside Susan.
“We’re each excited for it,” he mentioned.
“Having finished London, earlier than, it is received such an incredible environment. Individuals who do it in three hours are lacking two hours of leisure. There are 55,000 individuals participating, which is simply concerning the inhabitants of Inverness. It is an enormous, big occasion and I might like to see the organisation behind that. For one factor, there are crash obstacles alongside either side of the course – the place do you get 50 miles of crash obstacles?
“I used to be at the back of the pack the place you’ve all of the costumes. There are individuals elevating funds for sicknesses in each a part of the physique – I received handed by a few ovaries! Then you’ve the London Hearth Brigade, who often have people operating in full gear. Folks have picnics along side the course and the church buildings, after they come out, line the streets as properly, and each mile or so you’ve a unique band enjoying. We went by an LGBT space and there have been drag queens placing on a present. It is such an excellent day.”
This would be the first time that James and Susan can have run a marathon with one another and the couple hope to begin and end collectively – even when Susan is way sooner, James admits.
“But when one among us does are available in first, the opposite shouldn’t be going to listen to the top of it,” he added.
You possibly can help James and Susan at their JustGiving web page:
www.justgiving.com/web page/revsrunlondon
Revealed on 24 April 2025
4 minutes learn
Whereas their ending time has nonetheless to be decided, married ministers Rev James Bissett and Rev Susan Twine have already smashed one goal for this week’s London Marathon.
Initially the couple had a fundraising goal of £6,000 for most cancers charity Maggie’s Highlands, however having already properly exceeded that quantity, they’re now aiming for no less than a £7,500 increase to assist take care of most cancers sufferers within the north.
James, who’s at present serving as minister for the Outdated Excessive St Stephen’s congregation in Inverness, thanked their supporters for serving to obtain this sum, by donations, but additionally e book gross sales and quiz nights at not solely James’ personal church, however at different congregations together with Nairn Outdated and Culloden Barn Church, whereas the Good Craic Café on Inverness Excessive Avenue hosted a particular excessive tea fundraiser that introduced in over £1000.
“We’re very grateful to anybody who has donated in any approach,” James mentioned.
“So many individuals went above and past to lift cash for us, and all of that cash will go direct to Maggie’s.
“We’ve got had a whole lot of good supporters. Each time we inform anybody we’re doing one thing for Maggie’s individuals will say ‘I used to be there’ or a pal or member of the family was there. It is a spot that has touched so many individuals.
“Simply as a part of ministry work, we’ve identified tons of people that have gone by Maggie’s providers. It’s a trigger that we each have an attachment to.”
This isn’t the primary time that Susan, a hospital chaplain with NHS Highland, has raised funds for Maggie’s, though in her earlier problem whereas a minister in Fife, the space she needed to cowl was measured vertically reasonably than horizontally.
“The final time I raised cash for Maggie’s, I jumped out of a airplane at 13,000 ft with no parachute connected to me (luckily it was a tandem soar). That was to help the constructing of Kirkcaldy Maggie’s centre,” revealed Susan, who has additionally abseiled off the Forth Bridge in help of the Church of Scotland’s social care supplier CrossReach.
“In my hospital chaplain position, I recommend Maggie’s to sufferers and their relations for help on their most cancers journeys. Typically of us are nervous on the first go to, however describe strolling by the doorways and the welcome as ‘like a heat hug’.”
No matter time they full the 26.2 mile course – although they’re hoping to interrupt 6 hours half-hour – will probably be a private greatest for Susan, although James has already run the marathon, each in actual life and nearly.
James, who started operating after taking on the Sofa to 5k Problem to enhance his health throughout lockdown, started with a Digital London Marathon in 2021, plotting out a route throughout the Contin and Strathpeffer parishes and elevating funds for the Scottish Affiliation for Psychological Well being (SAMH) within the course of.
“I used to be the minister for Contin and Strathpeffer on the time and I did three providers at three completely different church buildings alongside the route,” James mentioned.
Wonderful environment
James was lastly in a position to participate in the actual London occasion in 2022, when he ran in help of Whizz-Kidz, which offers ergonomic wheelchairs and different aids to disabled kids, and is wanting ahead to a return to the occasion alongside Susan.
“We’re each excited for it,” he mentioned.
“Having finished London, earlier than, it is received such an incredible environment. Individuals who do it in three hours are lacking two hours of leisure. There are 55,000 individuals participating, which is simply concerning the inhabitants of Inverness. It is an enormous, big occasion and I might like to see the organisation behind that. For one factor, there are crash obstacles alongside either side of the course – the place do you get 50 miles of crash obstacles?
“I used to be at the back of the pack the place you’ve all of the costumes. There are individuals elevating funds for sicknesses in each a part of the physique – I received handed by a few ovaries! Then you’ve the London Hearth Brigade, who often have people operating in full gear. Folks have picnics along side the course and the church buildings, after they come out, line the streets as properly, and each mile or so you’ve a unique band enjoying. We went by an LGBT space and there have been drag queens placing on a present. It is such an excellent day.”
This would be the first time that James and Susan can have run a marathon with one another and the couple hope to begin and end collectively – even when Susan is way sooner, James admits.
“But when one among us does are available in first, the opposite shouldn’t be going to listen to the top of it,” he added.
You possibly can help James and Susan at their JustGiving web page:
www.justgiving.com/web page/revsrunlondon
