Walking in our Fathers footsteps

By Stuart, James & Michael Thomson

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Walking in our Fathers footsteps

In memory of our beloved Dad, we wanted to take on a challenge that would be both a tribute to him and raise funds for Pancreatic Cancer UK.


So, the 3 of us have decided to take on a 7-day walk stretching over 140 miles. The walk will start at Dad’s graveside in Fogo and will take us on a journey through the Borders and the Lothian’s before finishing in the East Neuk of Fife on what would have been Dad’s 58th Birthday.


On our journey we will be stopping at 12 different places that were important in Dad’s life and will forever remind us of him.


All money donated will be going to Pancreatic Cancer UK to support their research as they work to try and improve the shockingly low survival rate for this type of cancer.


If the money we can raise in doing this walk will make even the smallest positive difference for families like ours who will have a loved one diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, then every step will have been worth it.


Thank you so much for your support. We truly appreciate it.


If you are kind enough to donate then please do leave your name beside your donation so we know who to thank.


For those who wish to know more about the walk, here are the stops we have chosen and a little bit of info about them.


25/05/25 - Day 1

Start - Fogo Cemetery - Dads graveside

Stop 1 - Our family home for the last 20 years

Stop 2 - Ednam village hall - Dad was one of the main organisers of an annual Christian event here which was also his last public appearance

Stop 3 - The Roxburghe house hotel - Dad was a member at the golf club here and we enjoyed many family games together. Also the venue for the refreshments after Dad’s thanksgiving service


26/05/25 - Day 2

Stop 4 - Old gala house - Where Dad went to church since moving to the borders


27/05/25 - Day 3

Walking day


28/05/25 - Day 4

Stop 5 - Florabank care home - Dad used to be a director here and a frequent speaker at the weekly services

Stop 6 - Craigielaw Golf Club - Dad was a member for many years and got his only hole in one here

Stop 7 - Grandparents house - Dad’s home as a teenager


29/05/25 - Day 5

Stop 8 - Mum and Dad’s first house

Stop 9 - Mum and Dad’s second house - Where our family lived before moving to the Borders

Stop 10 - Elcho Place hall - the church dad was raised in, baptised and got married in

Stop 11 - JKThomson - Our family business where Dad worked for 40 years


30/05/25 - Day 6

Walking day


31/05/25 - Day 7

Stop 12 - Elie - Our family holiday home

Thank you to my Sponsors

£1,000

Anonymous

£53.32

Wullie & Alison

Wullie, Alison & Wull, great thing to do in memory of your dad

£50

Cheryl & Peter Jenkins

What a fabulous challenge to take on in memory of your Dad and for a worth cause! All the best with the fundraising and I wish you blister-free walking!

£26.45

Dean And Lee

£50

Elisabeth Parks

Wishing you all the very best for walking together!

£159

Nathan & Martha

Brilliant idea lads. Hope everything goes well on the walk

£53

George & Keren Curry

Hope the walk goes well and you enjoy happy memories of your dad as you visit places your dad visited.

£300

Granny And Grandpa

Well done boys. The Lord be with you every step of the way. Granny and Grandpa.

£26.63

Anonymous

£53

David Pulman

£26.50

Michael Glass

Good luck boys

£50

Cha Mcneill

£10

James Thomson (on Behalf Of Paul Kenny)

£61.48

Euen & Sharon Lockie

Great idea , lovely memories of your Dad Trust it all goes well

£26.50

Anonymous

£42.40

Aishlyn Orr

£53

Kenny & Viv Waddell

£53

Yannick Ford

£106

Rusty & Wilma Warnes

Great thing to do in memory of your Dad and for a very worthy cause. All the best for the walk.

£20

James Thomson

£21.20

John King

£53

Graeme Donna Sinclair

£53

Elina Nemboukhova

Fond memories of Stephen Thomson

£63.60

Fraser Pollok

Brilliant idea! I'll be forever grateful for your Dad's impact on my life and faith. A worthy cause.

£31.80

Margaret Taylor

Good Luck Guys

£21.20

Karen Sedgwick

£21.20

Louise & David Mooney

All the best 🙏🏼🤍

£100

Stuart Thomson (on Behalf Of Ira Mcguire)

£20

Stuart Thomson (on Behalf Of Bobby Peattie)

£30

John & June Purves

Wishing you all the best and pray the weather is kind to you for your long walking trip in memory of your dear Dad.

£21.20

Jordan Brown

Well done Trife and family!

£53

Phil & Fiona

All the best boys! What a great thing to do in memory of your Dad x

£318

Uncle Ally & Auntie Deborah

What an amazing thing to do in memory of your beloved Dad and for such a great cause. So proud of you guys. ❤️❤️❤️ We love you loads. xxx

£15.90

Caitlin Smyth & Matty Watson

Good luck to you all! Such a great cause x

£61.48

Michael And Gillian Curtis

Fond memories of your father.

£21.20

Anonymous

Fond memories of Stephen Thomson

£100

Jack And Rachel Sneddon

We have many happy memories of your Dad. A very noble cause.

£54

Tom & Jane Thorburn

Well done Boys, a great idea and cause for a wonderful man your Father was..

£100

Cammy & Emily

Great idea for a worthy cause!

£106

Big Stuart And Kim

Good luck on the challenge

£106

Grant, Claire And All At Uplift

Best of luck boys, amazing challenge for a great cause

£50

Quinny

Brilliant idea guys. No cheating though.

£26.50

Brian Mackie

All the best guys. Your dad is proud of you all.

£26.50

Rhona & John

Wishing you all the best with this what a lovely idea x

£53

Graham And Zoë Munroe

What a wonderful tribute to your Dad. Enjoy every moment and fill your hearts with happy memories along the way.

£10.60

Anonymous

£53

John & Chelsea

Great idea! Your Dad would be so proud of you all! Good luck lads!

£106

Graham And Gillian

All the best in your venture. An amazing thing to be doing in your dad’s memory. We’re sure you’ll recall many happy times as you do this walk together.

£100

Jonathan & Jean Anthony

£318

Anonymous

£21.20

Elizabeth Ringland

What a wonderful tribute!

£42.40

Sharon & Dean

Brilliant boys! Your dad would be so proud of you all ❤️

£21.20

Lina Todovichina

Great idea! Your dad would be so proud of you all.🫶

£100

Ian & Elizabeth Sinclair

£53

Smith And Joan Flett

£26.50

Sean Kraske

£21.20

Anonymous

£31.80

Stuart Waddell

£50

Johnny And Megan

Great challenge for a great cause! All the best lads!

£26.50

Jane Noble

Your dad would be so proud of you all

£40

G & R

A very special way to remember your dad and raise money for a great cause. All the best!

£106

Eric & Jane Bryson

Great memories of Stephen’s immeasurable contribution to Florabank

£26.50

Mhairi Smith

He would be so proud of you all!💚 Lots of love boys🫶🏻

£10.60

Dorothy Tyson

Lovely opportunity for the 3 of you share a challenge together, remember your dad and make a difference

£122.96

Gordon And June Kell

Brilliant idea boys. So many joyous memories along the way. Much love G&Jxx

£20

Lewis Gow

Amazing cause lads - best of luck! 💙

£26.50

Max Gordon

£5

Claire W

£14.84

Kieran Burnett

Best of luck lads ❤️

£25

Thomas And Aisling

£200

Anonymous

£106

Jamie & Hazel

What a fantastic thing to do in memory of your amazing Dad ❤️❤️❤️

£26.50

Ann Murray

Have a very special walk together with happy conversations about Steven

£53

Caterina And Graeme

Great initiative!

£26.50

Molly Mendoza

What a beautiful to honor your dad. So much love to you all!

£61.48

Melody Mulaik

£53

Dave And Heather

Go on boys!

£100

Rowan And Janet Parks

A wonderful thing to do in memory of a very special man.

£25

Craig Mcleod

£26.50

Jose & Lauri Mendoza

In memory of your dear father.

£14.84

Katie Holohan

£50

Lb&cb

Good luck, an amazing challenge and for a good cause. Wishing you all the best on your journey xx

£99.64

Arthur & Joan Hodgett

£26.50

Tracy & James

Such an amazing thing to do. Your dad would be so proud 💛 xxx

£25

Amy Foulner

£53

David Warnes

Great tribute!

£26.50

Jamie Bell-jack

£21.20

Carol-anne Buchan

What an amazing thing do do, your dad will be so proud of you all boys, he will be with you every step of the way x

£75

Diane Anderson

A lovely tribute to your Dad. He’d be so proud of you all xx

£53

Robert Harrison

Great charity

£14

Anonymous

£106

Andrew + Jenny

Such a great thing to do! We know your Dad would be so proud of you guys! We love you lots 💙

£26.50

The Ritchies

The Lord give you the strength you need, love and prayers.

£14.84

Hutch

Great cause and great challenge, enjoy lads!

£53

Matt & Carla

£25

Jack Thomson

£26.50

Christopher Stevenson

£31.80

Michael Wilson

Fantastic cause and a great tribute to your Dad. Good luck guys!

£26.50

Mark Kinghorn

£60

Lauren + Shaun Brown

Such a lovely thing to do in memory of Uncle Stephen and for such an important cause. So proud of you and sending all of our love!🤍

£100

Martha Thomson