MORE than 200 charities received a massive cash boost after more than £300,000 raised by the Dundee Virtual Kiltwalk was doubled by Scottish philanthropist Sir Tom Hunter.
Dundee walkers were urged to don their tartan and take part in a weekend-long virtual event after the original Kiltwalk was unable to take place amid the coronavirus crisis.
Participants were challenged to get active, whilst adhering to social distancing measures, and raise funds for charities of their choice.
Many charities are struggling to survive after losing income to Covid-19.
In a video message posted, Hunter said he was so blown away by the efforts of the 1152 Kiltwalkers who took part that he decided to increase his pledge of a 50% top-up to 100% – matching their fundraising pound for pound.
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