Ross County footballers join cyclists for 75-mile Dream, Believe, Achieve Highland charity challenge

Ross County footballers will join dozens of cyclists in a “bridge to bridge” challenge to raise funds for a children’s charity.

Heather and Kevin Bannerman, from Culbokie, Ross-shire, first decided to take on the 75-mile trek from Skye to Kessock to celebrate their 50th birthdays.

But they also want to raise money for Dream, Believe, Achieve Highland, which has helped their 14-year old son, Liam, who was told he would never walk.

So far, 45 cyclists are signed up, but the pair hope to hit the 100 mark before they get in their saddles and set off on September 24.

They have even persuaded some Ross County players and the club’s chief executive Stevie Ferguson to join them, after they starred in a video to highlight the cause alongside Liam and seven-year-old Jack Stewart, who also benefits from intensive therapies funded by the charity.

The short film shows the boys playing football, something that their parents could only dream of before they were given help to access strenuous exercises.

Award-winning Scottish band Skerryvore also lent their support with the use of their track ‘Take My Hand’ as part of the emotional video.

Heather said: “Liam was told he would never walk, write, talk, sit, and he’s achieved all these things

“Dream, Believe Achieve have funded places for children like our son and many others.”