Beauly doctor whose campaigning through the Covid pandemic now fundraising for Highland Hospice
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Dr Ross Jaffrey took part in Etape Loch Ness for the hospice.
He started the Safe Hands, Saves Lives group in April 2020 at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic to promote simple public health measures in a bid to prevent transmission of the virus.
When the Etape Loch Ness cycle race returned to the Highlands for the first time in two years Dr Jaffrey was just one of those taking part for a cause close to his heart.
He chose to join the etape in aid of Highland Hospice and has raised more than £2800 for his efforts so far.
Explaining what motivated him he said: “During this time many charities have lost funding streams.
“My main role as a GP in Beauly has given insight of the wider effects of the pandemic.
“Patients across Scotland are presenting much later with symptoms. This sadly has resulted in people being told they have late stage incurable conditions.
“This applies to cancers, heart disease, lung disease and many more challenging conditions.
“The Highland Hospice team offer so much to so many: providing advice to primary care teams to help keep people at home, and gold standard inpatient palliative care.
“They offer a listening ear and a helping hand to many vulnerable people and families.”
Donations can still be made online at https://bit.ly/3Df7uqF
