Minister of Old High St Stephen's Church in Inverness raises more than £3000 for UK charity Whizz-Kid after completing London Marathon
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An Inverness church minister who took part in the London Marathon has raised more than £3000 for a charity which helps to empower young wheelchair users.
Rev James Bissett, of Old High St Stephen’s Church, was inspired to raise funds for UK charity Whizz-Kidz after his wife – also a church minister – had to borrow a wheelchair after breaking her ankle.
It was the first “proper” marathon for the 46-year-old minister who earlier this year suffered from long Covid, resulting in one of his lungs partially deflating.
Mr Bissett, who set a fundraising target of £2500, said his marathon run had been a success.
“I am very happy with my six hours 55 minutes time,” he said.
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Mr Bissett, who is married to Susan Cord, minister of Killearnan and Knockbain Church of Scotland, described the wheelchair she had to borrow as a seat with wheels which barely gave her any independence.
As a result of her experience, he wanted to support the charity which helps young people get around independently with wheelchairs which were right for them.
