Zip Wire 2012

Saturday 24th March 2012

Well done to everyone who took part in the ZipWire on Saturday! The sun was shining and I'm sure all Zippers and Supporters had a great day! All our photos so far can be found on our page here.

Thank you to everyone for their support both fundraising and on the day! We will soon be updating the website with our final fundraising amount - I know it's going to be fantastic!

If you are interested in taking part in an event like this one, please give the Fundraising Team a call on 0141 337 8199, Freephone 0800 652 4531 or email [email protected]

Colin's ZipWire Experience

Awaking at 5.20am on the day of the ZipWire, the fear and the adrenaline starts to kick in. Driving over the Kingston Bridge I could clearly see the challenge I was about to face. I signed in at registration to be welcomed by our volunteers Rhona Middler and Margaret Goodfellow, who greeted me with a smile and said “nice day for a dip in the Clyde” - that certainly did not calm my nerves!

I then walked round to the harnessing area to be given a helmet and a harness and told things would be fine. My knees starting to shake and my heart starting to pump as I walked over the Bells Bridge to the crane, which looked massive when standing next to it. It was nice to be going up in the crane with other fellow Cancer Support Scotland supporters. Then I was called forward, thinking last into the crane basket would mean I would be last out and allowing me to see others doing it before I had to take the leap of faith. How wrong was I, last in meant first out. Gripping tightly to the basket rail I edged forward and was clipped to the wire. The instructor said ‘in your own time let’s zip’. With one last deep breath I took the plunge. The rush of adrenaline kicked in as I raced down the wire reaching speeds of around 40mph. The view of the glistening Clyde racing towards me, in less than 17 seconds I was on the other size of the Clyde being pulled into the landing tower, happy to be on firm ground again.

I was greeted by cheers from my family and friends as I de-harnessed, still trying to catch my breath as the adrenaline eased. I left the site knowing I had conquered a fear and knowing that the £1050 I had raised will ensure people affected by cancer receive the best possible support and emotional help when they need it most.

What an experience! And it’s something I would love to do again and would recommend you give it a go.

Colin Graham – Chief Executive, Cancer Support Scotland