Over June, a group of eight friends from Aberdeen have been cycling the distance of Union Street, Aberdeen to Prague, Czech Republic. The 1330 mile challenge is fundraising for AMIS and the Aberdeen FC Community Trust (AFCCT).

They have already raised over £1800 that will be split between the two charities. The eight friends – Connor, Ewan, Gregor, Jack, Mitchel, Murray, Ross and Brandon – have made fantastic progress throughout the month.

Murray Collie, a student at the University of Stirling, is one of the eight fundraisers. Collie said “we are aware that home isn’t always a safe place and that many people will be finding these times challenging domestically. Lockdown has given us a bit more free time and we wanted to use that time productively. As a group, we’ve been overwhelmed by the generosity and support that people in the North East have shown us.”

AMIS’ helpline remains open, and we are encouraging people in abusive relationships to contact support services during lockdown. The Pushers to Prague’s fundraising will help to make a lasting difference to men in Aberdeen and beyond.

Donations can be made on the VirginMoneyGiving page until the end of June.