MP Philippa Whitford took a dip in the sea and cycled to Troon dressed as the Easter Bunny to raise money for Ayrshire Hospice.
The Central Ayrshire MP braved the sea for the 2.6 Challenge campaign, which encourages people to take part in an activity of their choice based around the numbers 2.6 or 26.
The idea is to support UK charities impacted by COVID-19 after thousands of fundraising events have been cancelled or postponed.
Ms Whitford said: “As an Ambassador for the Ayrshire Hospice, and a former breast cancer surgeon, I know the great support they provide to patients at the end of life and their families.
“Because of the COVID-19 lockdown, they can’t hold fundraising events so I want to try and help by getting on my bike – but in my Easter Bunny costume.”
The challenge launched on Sunday, April 26 which would have been the date of the 40th London Marathon, the world’s biggest one-day annual fundraising event. The hospice is encouraging people to take part over the coming weeks.
Tracey Corrigan, head of fundraising at the Ayrshire Hospice, said “For over 31 years, the Ayrshire Hospice has been so fortunate to benefit from the kindness and goodwill of our fantastic Ayrshire community.
“We hope and know that the Ayrshire community will come up trumps once again in the 2.6 Challenge to support the Ayrshire Hospice.
“We have already had a great response with some fabulous ideas, from drawing 26 rainbows to be sent to the hospice, bouncing on trampolines, singing 26 songs in 26 minutes to online yoga, walking 26,000 steps and cycling 26 km.
“The challenge was launched on Sunday, April 26 so we would love more people to get involved and take part.”
For further information visit www.twopointsixchallenge.co.uk
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