Ainsley Whiteford

Social Bite Advent Challenge 2025

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369
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I'm taking on the Social Bite Advent Challenge

Hi all, I set up my page on the 2nd after committing to a very wet run in the evening on the 1st. Any donation of any size is hugely appreciated and I know it can be a difficult time of year for some. Would also welcome company at 6am which is when I’m likely to get the runs in!! 

I'm taking on the Social Bite Advent Challenge by running 5k every day from the 1st December until the 24th December to support Social Bite's Festival of Kindness.

Social Bite's Festival of Kindness is on a mission to provide 300,000 meals, gifts, and essential items to people who are vulnerable and experiencing homelessness this winter. Additionally, funds raised will support emergency overnight accommodation projects as well. 

I would be grateful if you could support my fundraising efforts with a donation to this page.

A £28 donation could provide a Social Bite 'Christmas of Kindness' which includes a warm Christmas dinner, a Christmas gift, a pack of essential items, and a bed for the night.

Together, we can pass on a message of kindness this winter.
Thank you so much. 

My Achievements

Set up a fundraising page

Updated Profile Pic

Self Donated

Received 10 donations

Smashed it! Reached my fundraising goal

My Updates

We are done !!!!

Wednesday 24th Dec
24 days, 5km a day. Loved it - not the rainy dark mornings but overall a quick 24 days. Great to feel like you are making a difference. Thanks everyone xx

4 runs to go - and £8…

Sunday 21st Dec
Cannot believe how much I’ve raised, upped my total from an original £560 and I’m almost at £1,000!!! Crazy, thank you !!! 🙏 

6 runs to go

Thursday 18th Dec
Getting weary but bashing through the challenge. The reason behind this and everyone’s support keeps me motivated! Thank you 🙏 

Day 15 done

Monday 15th Dec
My social bite charity t shirt arrived tonight. Will definitely need some long sleeves underneath when I’m wearing it.
I increased my fundraising limit early on in the challenge due to people’s kindness and generosity. Whilst out running, which is mainly mornings it re enforces how much help is needed for
People finding themselves in this horrible situation. Grateful 🙏 

Day 9 completed by 630am ahead of “bram”

Tuesday 9th Dec
I had company last night! This made a big difference to break up the usual solo running. Chatting and it was dry - thoroughly enjoyable !
This morning at 6am not so….. however, we go again tomorrow
Thanks for all sponsors - this is amazing 🤩 

Day 7 ✔️

Sunday 7th Dec
I think this was my first run in daylight which felt novel! A misty morning, but a long lie and change of scene helped break some slight monotony. Now to relax for the rest of Sunday. Thanking everyone so much for their kind donations and support x

5 days in

Friday 5th Dec
5 x 5km done. Much prefer these nice crisp mornings. Anyone looking at my page please note my fitness app is also taking through all my walks etc but each day the 5km run is there too! 
Thanks so much for every sponsorship and words of encouragement so far. I really really appreciate it ❤️

Thank you to my Sponsors

£10

Karen Hart

Well done Ainsley

£11.33

Thomas Oliver

Well done Ains, amazing achievement and a great cause!

£16.56

Emma Peveril

Well done Ainsley you legend!xx

£21.84

Susan Jefferson

Well done! Great effort and commitment.

£16.56

Caroline Garvie

Well done lovely lady, amazing effort and very worthy cause xx

£21.84

Steven Whiteford

£21.84

John Cornwall

Amazing Mrs M xx

£11.33

Paul Cunningham

Well done Ainsley! X

£16.56

Sheena Katus

Well done Ainsley for this amazing achievement for a great cause. Chill out & enjoy Christmas as well deserved 🥂 🎄🎊xx

£11.33

Joanne Horne

What a great challenge and a great cause. Well done Ainsley!

£30.19

Vikki Mchattie

Well done chicky! 👏

£11.33

Grant Mackay

Well done Ainsley, a brilliant challenge. Now it’s time to put your feet up! X

£16.56

Sarah

Great work Ains, smashed it! Xxx

£21.84

Gwen Y

Well done lovely Xxx

£30.19

Jennifer Kirk

Bravo Ains! Great cause! Jen x

£10

Louise And Matt

You have smashed this! Well done!! X

£10

Graham N

Superwoman!! Terrific effort & such a worthwhile cause. Well done Ainsley.

£8

R B

£11.33

Leanne

Well done, great cause x

£30.19

Lesley D

Amazing Ains! What fabulous cause.xx12

£30.19

Susan Gillies

Amazing effort Ainsley 👏 Not long to go - good luck with the last few runs and have a lovely Christmas and a rest ! 🎄🎅🏻🎄x

£11.33

Len Marsh

Well done, pal. Smashing effort for a great cause. You're on the final straight now! 😃🏃‍♀️

£16.56

Ann Sanders

Run Ainsley Run !

£28

Cara Isles

Run Ainsley Run! Absolutely smashing it Ains 👏🏻✨ xx

£10

Joe

Keep it going - great job

£15

Andrea Fairfield

Amaxjng! Well done Ainsley

£10

Freya

What a fantastic challenge ball, very impressive! Happy running, you are doing amazing keep going xx

£11.33

Carol Mcintyre

Good for you honey, won’t join you at 6am but will think about you😂

£15

Michelle

Well done Ainsley. Great cause. Mx

£20

Deborah ( Pic )

Well done! Wee super star! Proud of you ✨️💖✨️💖

£11.33

Laura Drummond

£10

Fraser Robertson

Smashing it Ains - keep going!! X

£20

Lorna Wilson

Well done pet ❤️

£10

Margaret Grubb

Good luck, great cause xx

£21.84

Yvonne Rooney

£10

Jane Brodie

Well done Ainsley! that’s fantastic what you are doing to raise money for such a great charity. I Wish I had your motivation or even half would do! You go girl xx

£10

Keith Laird

What an effort!! Well done, Ains

£16.56

Gail Munn

You're doing amazing Ainsley and great cause xx

£28

Ailie Mcwilliams

You are incredible ❤️ super proud. Lots of love x x

£10

Grant Santi

Good luck Ainsley well done

£40

Graeme X

Great effort and commitment - be careful. Love you x

£21.84

Hester Mcclure

You’re brilliant! Such a great cause, I know you’ll smash it 🥳

£21.84

Garry

Go Ash!

£10

Lesley

Good luck Ainsley, you will smash it!x

£28

Karl Lejman

Brilliant cause Ainsley, well done!

£28

Alistair Findlay

Well done Ains. Smashing it 💪🏻

£21.84

Fiona Mcquin

Very impressive!! Missed you this morning!

£30.19

Sandra Thompson-drew

Good luck Ains! For a fab cause x

£53.32

Linda Nelson

Happy running Ainsley! Hope the weather is kind to you x

£30.19

Zoe Hamill

Glad you’re getting ready for trails in ‘26!! Well done you!!!

£30.19

Diane Young

So proud of you, you are amazing good luck lots of love xx

£21.84

Donna Drummond

Go smash it! ❤️

£20

Mum & Dad

Good luck daughter! Mum & Dad

£37.47

Scott Whiteford

Well done sis we're a right wee fundraising family happy running

£42.79

Rae Whiteford/karen Vallance

Fantastic cause Ainsley. You will smash it, love Rae and Karen xx

£53.32

Deborah Johnson

A great challenge, hopefully not all wet runs! Enjoy x

£15

Karen Love

Great effort for a great cause! X

£15

Melli Al Haj Saad

Amazing cause and an amazing challenge- well done Ainsley!! Xx

£11.33

Alison Lyon

Go Ainsley!! Xx

£28

Rebecca Currie

Go Ains, you’ll smash it!! Xx

£11.33

Gillian Lambert

Cracking challenge. Well done!

£10

June Mcmillan

Amazing, well done. June and family xx

£24

Kevin Hulse

Go Ains. Great effort and cause.

£30.19

Ainsley Whiteford