PUPILS and staff at a Gourock high school hit top gear as they raised more than £1,500 through a 24-hour cycle to help people with mental health problems.
A group of S3 pupils from St Columba’s were joined by teachers as they took on a gruelling all day cycle as part of the Youth Philanthropy Initiative.
More than 40 pupils took part in the round-the-clock pesal power challenge.
They were joined by staff members, numerous ex-pupils, visitors and partners who all got on the bikes to raise awareness and money.
Inverclyde Leisure supported the event by loaning spin bikes for the event.
Greg Starling said: “We completed the 24-hour bike ride and what a success it was.
“Numerous pupils have already asked to take part in the 24-hour cycle in 2020.
“All the staff talked about how well all the pupils and guests did and the attitude of all the participants.”
The group worked as a team, 'subbing' in and out to allow others to rest and get some sleep.
The group were raising money for the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM), who are leading a movement against suicide.
At the end of the challenge they had raised more than £1,500 through a JustGiving page.
The school would like to thank everyone for their support and they say the fundraising page will remain open until December 31.
To pledge sponsorship visit https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/st-columbas-gourock
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