Blood Bikes Scotland -Everest Challenge - South Glen Shiel Ridge
Published: 28th May 2026
Community Pharmacy Scotland colleagues are stepping up this year to support our charity partner, Blood Bikes Scotland, and one of our team members is taking on an incredible challenge to help raise funds.
Our Audit & Services Assistant, Emma Ramage, will soon be heading to the northwest Highlands with her son Sam to complete the South Glen Shiel Ridge in Kintail, a demanding route covering nearly 30km and taking in seven Munros, one Munro Top and two Corbetts. With around 1,818 metres of ascent and an expected 9 to 11 hours on the hill, it will be a huge achievement and a brilliant contribution towards the Blood Bikes Scotland Everest Challenge.
Emma nominated Blood Bikes Scotland as Community Pharmacy Scotland’s charity partner this year after seeing first-hand the difference the charity makes to people and families across Scotland.
Emma said:
“Blood Bikes Scotland is a charity very close to my heart. A few years ago, one of my close friends, Nic, became seriously ill with blood cancer. After countless transfusions and a bone marrow transplant, I’m so happy to say she is now living a healthy and happy life with her husband, their three boys and their dog Ted.
“Last year, my family and I raised money for a charity chosen by Nic, and she chose Blood Bikes Scotland. When I was asked to nominate a charity partner at work this year, they were my first choice.
“So here I am again, taking on another challenge to raise money for such a worthwhile cause. Sam and I are hoping our South Glen Shiel Ridge challenge will help us smash the step target needed to climb the height of Everest as part of the Blood Bikes Scotland Challenge. Any support people can give would mean so much. Thank you.”
Blood Bikes Scotland provides a vital volunteer service across the country, transporting blood, medical supplies and other urgent items for NHS services and patients. Their work helps support care across Scotland every day, and we are proud to support their fundraising efforts this year.
If you would like to support Emma and help raise funds for Blood Bikes Scotland, donations can be made here:
Support Emma’s Blood Bikes Scotland fundraiser
Thank you for supporting Emma and helping raise money for a fantastic cause.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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Community Pharmacy Scotland colleagues selected Blood Bikes Scotland as our charity partner for 2026 in recognition of the vital service the charity provides to patients and NHS services across Scotland. Their volunteer teams transport blood, medical supplies and urgent healthcare items when they are needed most.
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Emma nominated Blood Bikes Scotland after seeing the impact of the charity through the experience of a close friend who became seriously ill with blood cancer. Following treatment including multiple transfusions and a bone marrow transplant, Emma saw first-hand how important services like Blood Bikes can be for patients and families.
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Emma and her son Sam are taking on the South Glen Shiel Ridge in Kintail in the northwest Highlands. The route covers just under 30km and includes seven Munros, one Munro Top and two Corbetts, with around 1,818 metres of ascent.
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