Along with our partners SCDI, The Royal Society of Edinburgh and ScotlandIS, BT has published a report Innovation Critical: Scotland’s Net Zero Mission and Climate Tech Opportunity which outlines why digital technology must be at the heart of our global fight against climate change. Over the past five years BT has been actively involved in collaborative research on the exploitation of digital technologies and their role in advancing Scotland’s economy and society. Our latest research demonstrates BT’s commitment to advancing Scotland’s economy, people and planet through innovation and exploitation of digital technologies.
We were delighted with the Scottish Government’s development of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) strategy, launched in March, which we called for in our earlier report ‘Automatic for the people?’. This sets out a vision of AI enabling us to make better use of resources and develop new, low carbon industries and is based on a principle that AI should benefit people and the planet. As we emerge from the pandemic and drive a green-growth recovery, it is clear that digital technologies will have a vital role to play in Scotland’s journey to 75% reduction in greenhouse gases by 2030 and net-zero by 2045.
BT has led on climate action for almost 30 years, and we were one of the first companies in the world to adopt science-based targets, directly linking our own goals to the overall level of reductions in emissions needed to limit the most harmful aspects of the climate crisis. As part of the transition to a low carbon business model, we have pledged to become a net zero carbon emissions business by 2045 and in 2016 we launched a new target, aligned to the COP21 Paris Agreement, and are on track to reducing the carbon emissions intensity of our business by 87% by 2030.
Since 2016/17, BT has reduced the carbon emissions intensity of its operations by 57% and by 19% from its supply chain, and 100% of the electricity that we purchase worldwide comes from renewable sources. We are also playing our part by helping our customers to reduce emissions and in 2019/20 we helped them to save 13 million tonnes of carbon, achieving our 3:1 abatement target one year early. This means that for every tonne of CO2 emitted by BT, three tonnes of customer emissions were saved. This year alone, around £5.3bn (25%) of our revenue came from carbon-cutting solutions – from teleconferencing and cloud storage to smart manufacturing and Internet of Things (IoT) technology.
And we’re going further with ambitious plans to power Scotland’s road to net zero. We’re investing in full fibre broadband and 5G networks that will support more homeworking, smart cities and pave the way for lower carbon ways of life and work. And our new green tech innovation platform fosters breakthrough technologies to cut carbon in the public sector – including through the adoption of environmental monitoring sensors that integrate into BT street furniture through IoT solutions supporting social housing providers to reduce travel and reduce maintenance costs at the same time.
The recovery presents a huge opportunity for government, businesses and individuals to put action on climate change at the heart of their efforts. This includes innovating at pace and at scale to develop digital enabling, low-carbon technologies that can help us to do things differently and orchestrate a transition to a zero carbon world.
Our latest report represents a real call-to-action: Climate change is among the greatest challenges facing mankind, and while digital technology is just one part of the solution, it is absolutely central to the net zero future we must build. It also represents a major strategic opportunity for the Scottish economy given our ambitions, assets and capabilities for net zero and in the data, digital and tech sectors. Scotland is a small, agile nation and has the leadership in place to become a leading innovator and exporter of technological solutions to the climate change challenge; we should embrace the immense opportunities afforded by Climate Tech and work collaboratively, and at pace, towards unleashing them.
Mark Dames
Title BT Group, Senior Manager External Affairs Scotland and Northern Ireland. Member of BT Scotland Board.
The outlook is tough; however here’s one simple step to control your outgoings
We have all heard about how the high street is under immense pressure, with smaller retailers taking the brunt of the impact of challenging trading conditions.
The shift to online shopping, rising costs and the reduction of footfall in town and city centres have already heavily impacted the retail sector, and that was before the monumental impact of the pandemic which accelerated these challenges.
Small and medium sized shops and independent retailers are particularly feeling the brunt of these pressures, as they tend to have fewer resources and rely more heavily on regular cash flow. And the light at the end of the tunnel may be some way off for a lot of retailers, as they struggle to reopen amidst complex restrictions.
The short term outlook is looking tough; however there are ways in which all business can start to take control of their finances.
Running a retail business is challenging. Here’s something which can help
Many businesses are looking for ways to save money and maintain a healthier bottom line. The good news is that getting a smart meter for your business is a small change that could make a big difference.
A smart meter can support businesses to take control of their energy bills as they enable accurate, not estimated billing – helping to take the stress out of budgeting.
Owning or running a small retail business is hugely exciting, challenging – and busy, and we are all looking for ways to work smarter not harder. Smart meters send your gas and electricity readings directly to your energy supplier so you don’t have to!
Manage your environmental footprint
It is also important to bear in mind that it’s everyone’s responsibility to become more conscious of their environmental impact. Regardless of the size of your team, we all should be aware of how much energy we’re using and a smart meter is a simple way of doing this.
A smart meter is a positive step in taking control of business outgoings and if your firm has 10 employees or less your business could be eligible.
To find out more please click here. You can also contact your energy supplier or broker. It could be one of the best calls you make this week.
In another encouraging sign that the electrical industry in Scotland is emerging stronger and more focused from the pandemic, the sector is expanding the remit and membership of its influential Local Authority Forum.
Run by SELECT, Scotland’s largest construction trade association, the ambitious recalibration to include housing associations, universities and NHS estates will help the Forum deliver its collective expertise and experience to an even wider audience.
The significant expansion is reflected in dynamic new branding and a new name, with the collective being retitled the Local Authority & Client Forum.
As the industry moves to a future based on electricity, the revamped Forum will now continue to foster and encourage a unique support network, sharing electrical best practice and identifying key areas of concern.
The expansion will also help drive improvements in service delivery mechanisms and the effectiveness of operatives through a consistent approach to working and the standardisation of documentation across local authorities and new Forum members.
Alan Wilson, Managing Director of SELECT, said: “SELECT has played a leading role in the Forum since it was established in 2007 and has allowed councils and housing associations to come together to share experience, develop ideas and resolve common issues.
“Pre-Covid, it met quarterly, with informative and engaging discussions, and this effort was maintained over the period since March 2020 by means of virtual meetings on an impromptu basis.
“The expansion of the Forum to include non-local authority members will leverage the combined skills of its members to promote a shared approach to maintaining excellence in electrical standards.”
Forum Chair Andy Graham, who is also Housing Services Business Change Manager at Fife Council, said: “Since its inception, the Forum has helped local authorities consistently to deliver best value, which is a critical aspect of their operations.
“By widening its remit, we propose to embrace a new cohort of key stakeholders and build up a whole new network of partnerships in which people are willing to share their knowledge and expertise for the benefit of others.”
A second group which was established in 2010 for electrical engineers will now be known as the Local Authority Engineers & Client Forum. Both groups will continue to meet on a regular basis.
Scotland-wide workplace consultancy, Space Solutions Group, has created a range of strategic services for organisations to evaluate how to adapt their offices to the new circumstances and changed working arrangements post-COVID.
The next generation of offices will continue the shift towards agile shared space that better supports collaboration and concentration. Most meetings, Space Solutions’ research shows, involve only up to four people and can take place in a semi-enclosed environment.
Underlining the creation of the Strategic Workplace Review (SWR) services is the group’s research over the past year of lockdown into what worked for employers, what was unexpected and what changes are worth keeping as more businesses prepare to return to offices.
Remote technology provision and flexible working are now increasingly embedded into workplace planning but Space Solutions also focuses on how these innovations impact on HR practices, company identity and ethos.
Space Solution’s SWR enables businesses to identify the practical steps they need to make offices ready for changed practices. Many businesses foresee an end to traditional ‘owned’ desk plans, and Space Solutions’ research shows that the office will be valued more as a place to exchange ideas and encourage co-operative thinking rather than providing individual owned desks.
This will mean more focus on communal spaces, an emphasis on flexible meeting spaces and, mindful of ongoing COVID risk, incorporating preventative measures such as hygiene stations and using materials in public spaces that are easy to clean.
Noise remains a critical factor however, the proliferation of video calls and meetings will mean that people will demand quiet space where they can carry out concentrated tasks and also spaces where they can collaborate virtually without disturbing others.
New post-Covid offices are likely to feature:
- Multiple work settings rather than fixed workstations
- Shared space not owned space
- Support of and trust in employees rather than ‘command and control’
- Collaborative and connected working in the office rather than Individual contributions or autonomous working
- Technology that enables instead of inhibits
- Better support for concentrated tasks
Phil Muir, Consultancy & Design Director for Space Solutions Group said:
“Companies who think strategically about their office space – and follow through with authentic actions – typically attract the best talent, have higher retention rates, and a happier and more productive workforce.
“The collective experience of home working is likely to accelerate a move towards more agile working, where work is a ‘thing that you do’ and not a ‘place where you go’. This will require the elements of people, place and technology to work together more than ever.”
The Group’s experience during the pandemic has reinforced a number of key issues including:
- Mon-Fri 9-5 in the workplace was previously a habit no-one questioned, but as we weren’t in the workplace all day, every day – desks were on average empty as often as they were used.
- In-office Visibility Pre-pandemic the uptake of regular working from home was low in many organisations as managers expected staff to be in the office. Successful home working since March 2020 has surely overturned this attitude.
- Numerous workplace surveys during lockdown reported no significant drop in productivity with staff working remotely.
- Working remotely is challenging and junior staff members especially can be negatively affected by the loss of interaction
- Work bases. Apart from home or office there are other options such as cafes, libraries, co-working spaces or client spaces.
- Health & hygiene. Attitudes have changed and the design of communal spaces, choice of materials and cleaning will take on a new level of importance.
“We believe that the solution to flexibility lies in a robust space planning strategy – not in technology itself which cannot be predicted, but in the infrastructure and the strategic allocation of building fixes” Phil Muir said.
Hibernian FC is today delighted to announce that Head Coach Jack Ross’ contract has been extended by two years until 2024.
Jack led the team to our highest league finish in 16 years as well as a Scottish Cup final and a League Cup semi-final. The extension follows positive talks between the club and Jack.
Chairman Ronald J Gordon said today: “Jack is a terrific leader for our team and club. He has helped us make great strides on the pitch and has delivered what has been a very successful season, with the team playing exciting, dynamic and winning football.
“He shares our vision of the possibilities at Hibs. His management is insightful and deliberate, and I am confident that we will continue to build on last season’s success.
“We are keen to keep a very good thing going under Jack’s leadership. Stability and continuity are critical as we continue to make progress in making our club all that it can be, so this is an important step forward.”
Jack added: “I’m very happy at Hibernian and I have been well supported by my staff, the players and the Board. We had a good season last season and the aim this year is to build on that. We’ve got a terrific group of players. We are looking to bring in one or two to strengthen our group and I believe we have an exciting season ahead of us.”
Jack arrived at Easter Road in November 2019 with the team just two points above the relegation playoff spot. He led us to a seventh-placed finish during a Covid-shortened season.
Last season we finished third to qualify for the inaugural UEFA Europa Conference League and record our best league finish since 2004/05, which also included a club-record 11 away wins.
Work has started on a new multi-million pound private development at Colinton Road, Edinburgh, which will see a mix of residential accommodation and commercial space built on the site adjacent to Craiglockhart Leisure & Tennis Centre and nearby Edinburgh Napier University.
Dunedin House Properties and Rutherford appointed Cruden Building East, part of the Cruden Group, to deliver this two part project. The two contracts have a combined value of £6.2m.
The development, which has been exclusively designed by Yeoman McAllister Architects, will deliver much-needed private housing in this ideally located district of Edinburgh. The largest contract is valued at £5m and it will see Cruden Building East create 19 highly sought after two and three bedroom residential apartments and two retail units for Dunedin House. The private development will also see five residential apartments – one studio apartment and four two bedroom homes, and a Co-op retail unit, created for Rutherford as part of a £1.2 million contract.
The development is due to be completed by early 2023.
Allan Callaghan, Managing Director of Cruden Building East said:
“We are delighted to begin working on this exciting new private development which will bring much needed homes, with a wealth of amenities, to Scotland’s capital city. Edinburgh has so much to offer as a place to live, and we are working closely with Dunedin House Properties, Yeoman McAllister Architects and other key stakeholders to meet the evolving needs of the housing market in these unprecedented times.”
Andrew Peters, Managing Director of Dunedin House Properties said:
“At Dunedin House Properties, we have a strong track record of procuring successful private developments and we continue to be mindful about appointing architects, designers and builders with an eye for quality.
Construction has started at Colinton Road and as an Edinburgh based Developer, we are proud to be working closely with the contractor, Cruden Building East, Yeoman McAllister Architects and other consultants to deliver these high quality homes and commercial space to benefit the local community.”
UK House Price Index figures for May 2021
Three key figures for May 2021:
Estimates for the most recent months are provisional and are likely to be updated as more data is included. The house price index for May 2021 reflects transactions that took place up to the end of May. Some caution is needed when interpreting the latest annual price increases given the low numbers of transactions in May 2020.
The latest provisional statistics from the UK HPI show that the of a property in Scotland in May 2021 was £171,448, an increase of 12.1 per cent on May 2020.
Comparing with the previous month, house prices in Scotland increased by 5.4 per cent between April 2021 and May 2021.
The UK average house price was £254,624 which was an increase of 10.0 per cent on May 2020 and an increase of 0.9 per cent on the previous month.
The volume of residential sales in Scotland in was 11,968, an increase of 99.5 per cent on the original provisional estimate for . This compares with increases of 71.1 per cent in England, 24.2 per cent in Wales, and 41.8 per cent in Northern Ireland (Quarter 1 – 2021 compared with the same quarter in the previous year).
The provisional sales volume in Scotland in March 2021 was the highest number of residential sales transactions recorded in the month of March since 2007 (when compared with both original provisional estimates and the final revised volume figures), while the volume of sales in March 2020 was comparatively low due to the introduction of government measures to reduce the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). In addition to a strong housing market, the rise in sales volumes in March 2021 is likely to have been influenced by both the temporary increase of the nil band of the Land and Building Transaction Tax (LBTT) coming to an end on 31 March 2021 and changes to the fees charged by Registers of Scotland coming into effect from 1 April 2021. These changes are likely to have contributed to a peak of application submissions in the weeks prior to the changes coming into effect.
Commenting on the house price figures in Scotland, Accountable Officer Janet Egdell said:
“Prices continue their trend upwards in May, and the number of transactions has reverted to a more normal pattern in the first couple of months of this financial year. Volumes for the whole of last financial year recovered significantly in the second half, to reach 94% of the 2019-20 levels.”
In Scotland, Terraced properties showed the largest increase in average house price, rising by 13.4 per cent in the year to May 2021 to £145,290, although this figure may have been affected by the low numbers of transactions recorded in May 2020. Flatted properties showed the smallest increase, rising by 10.4 per cent in the year to May 2021 to £121,088.
Average price increases were recorded in all 32 local authorities, when comparing prices with the previous year. The largest increase was in Inverclyde where the average price increased by 20.2 per cent to £111,911. The smallest increase was recorded in Angus, where the average price increased by 1.7 per cent to
In May 2021, the highest-priced area to purchase a property was City of Edinburgh, where the average price was £300,450. In contrast, the lowest-priced area to purchase a property was East Ayrshire, where the average price was £106,775.
Further information on HPI Scotland by local authority, property type, first time buyers and cash sales can be found in the latest HPI Scotland publication.
As with other indicators in the housing market, which typically fluctuate from month-to-month, it is important not to put too much weight on one month’s set of house price data. This has been particularly important over recent months, as COVID-19 has affected the volume of transactions within the market, making trends between months more volatile than usual and will continue to be important over the coming months as the ongoing impact of COVID-19 on the housing market and the economy becomes clear.
THE CAMPUS of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) will once again transform into one of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe’s largest performing spaces after the rekindling of a long-running partnership.
Surgeons Quarter (SQ), the commercial arm of the College, will work closely with renowned festival producers theSpaceUK, hosting some 60 different shows over 22 days from the 6th-28th August.
The organisation which operates the city’s largest independent hotel alongside a range of venues and outlets owned by the RCSEd, will provide four theatre spaces within the grounds, host a diverse programme of live work, including theatre, comedy, musicals, cabaret and family friendly entertainment.
To reflect the magic of the Fringe following the challenges of the last 18 months, the RCSEd campus and adjoining Hill Square will transform during the three-week period of the festival taking on a carnival like atmosphere.
Scott Mitchell, Managing Director at SQ said “Given everything that everybody has been through, this feels like a moment of real celebration. I personally can’t wait to see our venues – and Edinburgh – transform in August.
“We are delighted to be once again working once again with theSpaceUK, the leading events company during the festivals – and whom we’ve worked with since 2008.
“We look forward to the city and the campus at RCSEd regaining the unique buzz which was missing in August 2020. The team at SQ are very experienced in operating in the current climate with many of them having served NHS workers through much of the first lockdown, so show goers can be assured that all safety measures will be strictly adhered to”
This year’s Fringe will be a blended programme of outdoor performances as well as indoor ones, and digital shows. In keeping with public safety measures, shows will be fully e-ticketed with exemptions for any audience members with access requirements.
SQ will open up on-site bars such as Drinks and Dining Al Fresco –a spacious courtyard – allowing festival goers to enjoy safe, socially distanced food and drink between performances.
The bar with its clear covered roof and equipped with portable heaters will keep any turn in the weather from dampening audiences’ spirits. There will also be a brand new open-air venue – The Garden.
The Theatre at Symposium Hall – situated in the secluded charm of Hill Square which will also boast an outdoor bar serving a range of drinks and take away food. In addition, SQ’s re-branded Café 1505 will reopen its doors offering everything from grab and go lunches to grazing boards and afternoon teas.
All audience members will receive a confirmation code via email for their performance – they can show this at the venue to gain entry, either on a mobile device or as a print-out
Tickets for the theSpaceUK performances at SQ can be obtained from https://www.thespaceuk.com/shows/2021/
Surgeons Quarter promotes, sells and manages all commercial activities held within the RCSEd campus. All profits support the charitable aims of the College which are education, assessment and advancement in surgical standards worldwide.
Surgeons Quarter’s profits go towards the College’s charitable objectives of improving surgical standards and patient outcomes worldwide.
Bookings for Ten Hill Place can be made at www.tenhillplace.com, by calling 0131 662 2080 or by emailing reservations@tenhillplace.com.
Ozone is Business of the Year at annual celebration of innovation and enterprise
Announcing the Bright Red Sparks 2021 winners
A clothing venture which has sustainability embedded into its entire business process was the big winner at the annual Bright Red Sparks awards.
An underwear designer, a social enterprise and a business driving energy efficiency in rented housing were also among those honoured at the event, which showcases innovative products and services developed by start-ups, spinouts and entrepreneurs.
An initiative of Edinburgh Napier’s Bright Red Triangle enterprise hub, the awards saw students, staff and alumni within five years of graduation compete across five categories for business coaching and more than £20,000 in cash prizes.
Ozone, founded by Edinburgh Napier Business School student James Bruce, won first prize in the Business of the Year category. Its colourful apparel is developed with sustainability in mind, from initial resources to final products. This includes the sustainable sourcing of materials, carbon offsetting, fully compostable and recyclable packaging, and an ethically accredited supply chain.
Shortlisted enterprises across all five categories were assessed for everything from the viability of their ideas and clarity of planning to potential for growth. Business of the Year this year replaced the Going for Growth category, with 11 successful applicants participating in an intensive accelerator programme of three three-day sprints over a seven-week period. Each participant in the category received £1000, with judges Lindsey McArthur, Relationship Manager at Santander Universities UK, and Dr Rosemary Allford, Lecturer in Entrepreneurship at Edinburgh Napier, deciding how to split a further prize pool of £7000 following an online pitching session.
Bright Red Sparks Awards 2021 winners
Business of the Year (£11,000 plus £7000 prize pool)
The big award for businesses or rigorously tested business ideas with global growth potential went to James Bruce’s Ozone, which scooped £3000 from the prize pool, as well as the £1000 which went to all 11 ventures which successfully applied to participate in the category. The judges made further prize pool awards to second prize winner Matthew Porter’s skate equipment enterprise Ogle Skate (£2000) and joint third prize winners Kat Kuritcina and Jason Shields’ Top Trend Blend Coffee and Dr Abdelfateh Kerrouche’s Autonomous Robot for collecting data from underwater surveys. (£1000 each from the prize pool)
Bright Ideas (£1000)
Product design graduate Kat Pohorecka came top in this category for exciting early-stage business ideas within one year of trading. She created Mude – a brand of underwear for insulin pump users. The collection of six nude-coloured bodysuits allow women affected by type 1 diabetes to wear an insulin pump with any type of clothing.
Business for Good (£1000)
School of Computing graduate Viana Maya won the category for businesses that have an environmental or social purpose at their core. Viana is the founder of pRESPECT – a social enterprise empowering minority ethic and other marginalised people through tailored personal and professional development, so they may gain sustainable and progressive employment.
Freelancer of the Year (£1000)
School of Engineering graduate Adam Al-khateb came top in the category for individuals who are self-employed, consistently develop themselves, and have ambitious plans for their freelance career. His AAL Property Solutions was founded in September 2020, and its mission is to drive energy efficiency in the private rented housing sector and support customers throughout the lettings process. It offers fast, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions to an energy inefficient sector with increasing regulation and responsibility.
Enterprising Educators (£1000)
Maggie Anderson, who has worked at the University for more than 20 years, won the category for Edinburgh Napier staff who get students involved in enterprise activities. She has been a driving force in developing the University Short course programme, an innovative suite of modules designed to introduce entrepreneurship and innovation to the leaders of the Ministry of Defence from across the UK, using a variety of learning and teaching approaches. The prize money goes towards the winning programme.
Nick Fannin, Head of Enterprise at Edinburgh Napier, said:
“Bright Red Sparks shines a light on all of the enterprising students, staff, and alumni from Edinburgh Napier University and recognises their hard work, determination, and outstanding achievements.
“This year we wanted to provide more guided support for as many entrepreneurs as possible, and so we put them through three deep-dive bootcamps to find our Business of the Year.
“The remaining four categories saw impressive early-stage business ideas, ambitious freelancers, social entrepreneurs, and our very own Edinburgh Napier educators who support our students to develop their enterprise skills.
“We couldn’t have done it without the amazing support from Santander Universities. From all of us at Edinburgh Napier and our entrepreneurs, thank you.”
Lindsey McArthur, Relationship Manager, Santander Universities UK, said:
“Through the Universities programme, Santander is committed to supporting entrepreneurs and student start-ups.
“We have supported the Bright Red Triangle at Edinburgh Napier for a number of years and I am always impressed by the standard of the businesses taking part as well as the commitment, passion and hard work demonstrated by the students involved.
“A huge well done to the winners this year, a fantastic achievement. I look forward to hearing updates as your businesses grow and wish you all the very best for the future.”
Today, Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home supporter and Finding Gobi author Dion Leonard will take part in a gruelling 135 mile trek in California, USA, while raising funds for East Scotland’s dogs and cats in need.
The Badwater 135, which is considered one of the most extreme ultramarathons in the world, will take Dion through deserts with scorching temperatures, and across three mountain ranges as high as 8,360 feet (2548m), non-stop from Death Valley to Mt. Whitney in California. Dion will be raising money for Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home, which works to rescue, reunite and rehome stray, lost and abandoned dogs and cats throughout the East of Scotland.
Dion will have to contend with temperatures ranging from 38C at the 11pm start time, rising to 53C during the hottest part of the day. He will run 135 miles on the asphalt road, which has been known to cause runners shoes to melt and their feet to burn.
Dion Leonard is an Edinburgh resident, currently travelling across America, and Sunday Times best-selling author of the book ‘Finding Gobi’.
In 2016, while running a 155 mile multi-stage race across the Gobi Desert, a little stray dog started following Dion, and this would end up changing both of their lives forever. Their story, Finding Gobi, has been printed in 21 languages, is being made into a Hollywood movie with Sony & Tencent Pictures for a 2022 release.
Dion said:
“As a passionate ambassador of ‘Adopt Don’t Shop’, my values align perfectly with Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home and I have been a proud supporter and campaigner for the Home since 2017.
I’m excited to be running this iconic race and hope to reach the finish line in or around the 30 hour mark still in one piece! The heat out in Death Valley is no joke and I am under no illusion that this could well be my toughest challenge to date.”
Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home CEO, Lindsay Fyffe-Jardine, said;
“We are thrilled to have Dion, and his gorgeous dog Gobi, as our Animal Champions and there seems to be no limits to the lengths he is ready to go to help support our cause. The Home relies on donations to fund its vital work, and those raised by Dion in this incredible challenge will go a long way to help us care for the hundreds of unwanted pets that reach our door each year.
“Gobi’s story is one of incredible love and resilience, qualities that we see in our resident dogs and cats, who are still waiting for their forever homes. We are so grateful to Dion for shining this light on them, and we wish him the very best of luck in this exciting race.”
To support this amazing challenge, please donate at www.justgiving.com/fundraising/dion-leonard-badwater135
