New minibus to benefit students at Cantraybridge College
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Students at Cantraybridge rural skills college near Inverness will be able to access more activities and opportunities thanks to the donation of a new minibus.
Cantraybridge College, which caters for adults with learning disabilities and additional support needs, was among five good causes chosen to benefit from last year’s 50-mile Highland Cross duathlon.
It has now been handed the keys of the adapted16-seater vehicle by Calum Munro, the event’s organising secretary.
Hazel MacDonald, chief executive of Cantraybridge, said: “At Cantraybridge College, we transform the lives of the young people with additional support needs who study and live with us.
“Our mission is to support young people to fulfil their life potential.
“The gift of this vehicle will allow us to transport our young people to and from college where they will benefit from much-needed therapeutic and educational opportunities.
“Our residential students will also benefit from increased access to health, social and leisure activities and take part in community activities.
“We are extremely grateful to the Highland Cross and all the people who give up so much of their time and energy to complete this gruelling course and raise so much money for local charities.”
The presentation took place at the Hawco Van Centre in Inverness.
Last year’s Highland Cross raised £286,121, the second highest fundraising total in the event’s 37-year history.
The other main beneficiaries were the Special Needs Action Project in Inverness, New Start Highland, Birchwood Highland and the Puffin Hydrotherapy Pool in Dingwall.
This year’s Highland Cross was cancelled due to the pandemic.
