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Kris Boyd Charity benefits as Ayrshire footballers run a kilometre for every Scot lost to suicide

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Ayrshire footballers braved freezing conditions to run in memory of every Scot who lost their life to suicide last year. Players, coaching staff and club officials at Troon FC tackled sub-zero temperatures, icy paths and roads to run 833 kilometres in just 17 days.The incredible feat helped the club – who had their season postponed due to Covid – raise £1,043 for a mental health charity set up by ex-Scotland striker Kris Boyd.Assistant manager and player Dean Keenan wanted to do something positive amidst a tough January lockdown.After hearing the stats that 833 people died by suicide in Scotland last year, the former Ayr United star was determined to honour those lost lives, as well as families and friends impacted by suicide.The Ayrshire.

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