Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No it’s Superbride!
While most brides-to-be were worrying about bouquets and bubbly, the amazing Kathleen Kettles was planning rock gigs and cycling half the length of Scotland.
The 44-year-old Angus mum set up a live charity concert and completed a 360-mile solo cycle from Broughty Ferry to Thurso, while organising both her own and her daughter’s wedding.
If that wasn’t enough, the former Webster’s High pupil was regularly travelling the 620-mile round trip to Shetland for work while juggling her super-human schedule.
Kathleen’s efforts raked in more than £3,000 for the Dundee branch of charity Shelter Scotland.
But like all good super heroes, her work is never done, and the Letham action heroine is now preparing for her next adventure a cycle run from Glasgow to Edinburgh.
“The event (the concert) was a huge success and I’m pleased that we raised so much money for such a worthy cause. Everyone deserves to have a safe and warm place to live and I hope this money helps as many people as possible.
“I’d like to thank everyone who came along and donated their pennies and pounds on the night. I’m sure the money will go a long way to help Shelter Scotland carry on their vital work to help people keep a roof over their head.”
Kathleen’s Don’t Stand for Homelessness gig included performances from up-and-coming group The Beautiful Word and local favorites Aff the Cuff, a folk band from Carnoustie.
In her day job she works as a clinical director helping people with anxiety, stress and depression issues.
The non-stop fundraiser moved back to Angus after a four-year stint working in Harley Street, ironically because she found London life too busy.
In preparation for her mammoth bike challenge the self-confessed non-cyclist trained on a circuit of just eight miles from Letham to Arbroath and back.
She said: “It was just really hard and there was a lot of crying, but I didn’t give up.
“As long as I can raise money for Shelter I will. If you are passionate about something it doesn’t feel like an effort.”
Director of Shelter Scotland Graeme Brown paid tribute to Kathleen’s extra-ordinary dedication.
He said: “Kathleen is a charity champion in our eyes and we send our heartfelt thanks to her and everyone who supported the concert.
“Support and generosity like this enables us to offer vital services in Dundee and further afield to those experiencing bad housing and homelessness.
“Every penny of the money raised at the concert will go towards our work to end Scotland’s housing crisis for good.”
To sponsor Kathleen visit justgiving.com/Kathleen-Kettles.