An Edinburgh woman is preparing to take on a unique fundraising challenge that will see her and her beloved pet pooch walk 100 miles and visit 30 war memorials across Edinburgh and East Lothian.
Claudea Rizzo and her dog Zeus will embark on their ‘Paws for Remembrance’ fundraiser on July 1st, 2026, walking 100 Miles to 30 memorials in 30 days in a bid to raise funds and awareness for veterans and their families while encouraging remembrance within local communities.
Throughout the challenge, Claudea, who works as the Events & Communications Coordinator at Legion Scotland, and Zeus will visit war memorials and places of remembrance across the region, sharing photographs and reflections from each location through social media and a dedicated fundraising page.
Claudea said: “Working for Legion Scotland, I see first-hand the importance of supporting veterans and preserving remembrance. This challenge is an opportunity to combine both.
“Every memorial tells a story, and I hope this journey encourages people to pause, remember those who served, and support veterans who may need help today.”
Funds raised will support the work of Legion Scotland, which aids, advocacy, community support and remembrance activities for veterans and their families throughout Scotland.
Supporters will be able to follow the journey online as Zeus becomes the face of the campaign, accompanying the challenge every step of the way.
Anyone wishing to support the fundraiser can do so through the challenge’s JustGiving page.
Challenge at a Glance:
• 100 Miles
• 30 Memorials
• 30 Days
• Supporting Legion Scotland
• Edinburgh and East Lothian
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JustGiving: https://www.justgiving.com/page/claudea-and-zeus26?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL