Jason Turnbull has embarked on a remarkable journey to climb 24 Munros throughout 2024 to raise funds for Sight Scotland Veterans, a charity dedicated to supporting visually impaired veterans throughout Scotland.
Jason, from Renfrewshire, who works as a centre officer and driver at Sight Scotland Veterans’ Hawkhead Centre in Paisley, has decided to combine his love for the great outdoors with his passion for Sight Scotland Veterans. He believes each Munro conquered represents a symbolic victory, echoing the resilience and determination exhibited by the veterans supported by Sight Scotland Veterans.
So far in 2024, Jason has battled the elements to conquer four Munros, covering over 29 miles of rugged terrain and ascending more than 9,596 feet in elevation.
He explains: "I've always loved hillwalking and the great outdoors, and now, I want to combine this passion to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who have served our country. Climbing 24 Munros in a single year is no small feat, but it pales in comparison to the challenges faced by our veterans both whilst in service and now living with vision impairment.”
Sight Scotland Veterans provides vital support services to visually impaired veterans throughout Scotland. The charity supports veterans to maintain or learn new skills while adapting to life with sight loss. Its experienced teams instil the confidence to manage everyday tasks that can seem overwhelming after a sight loss diagnosis and provide support either at home, out and about in local communities or within its Activity Hubs in West Lothian and Renfrewshire. Funds raised from Turnbull's challenge will directly contribute to enhancing the quality of life for these deserving individuals, ensuring they receive the care and support they need.
Jason adds: “I love working for the charity and am inspired by our veterans every single day at the Hawkhead Centre. Each day our expert teams coordinate activities for veterans to explore interests, reconnect with their passions, develop new skills, and meet new friends in a safe, welcoming environment. Our activities include archery or acoustic shooting, using the gym, making a bird table or bench in woodwork, arts and crafts, music, I.T, virtual reality headsets, the list is really endless.”
Craig Spalding, Chief Executive of Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans, comments: “We would just like to thank Jason for this incredible effort, climbing 24 Munros in 2024 is an incredible challenge and to combine this with raising money for Sight Scotland Veterans is amazing. Jason is a valued member of the team at the Hawkhead Centre and has a great rapport with all the veterans who attend. Let’s hope as many people as possible get behind Jason and I know I will be cheering him on all the way!”
To support Jason Turnbull’s 24 Munros in 2024 for Sight Scotland Veterans please visit his Just Giving page: https://www.justgiving.com/page/jason-turnbull-1706780971408
For more information on Sight Scotland Veterans, please visit https://sightscotlandveterans.org.uk or call its information line on 0800 035 6409.
