“It took losing Lucy for us to even learn about SUDEP”
Over £7,000 raised in memory of Lucy Grant in Mighty Stride Kiltwalk.
In April, Caitlin, Ollie and Becca Grant lead a team of 50 close friends and family in the Mighty Stride Kiltwalk which is a 22.7 mile walk from Glasgow Green to Balloch. The challenge was in memory of their sister Lucy who died of SUDEP in 2025, aged 17. Lucy’s other sibling; Alex was unable to attend but wished them well in their challenge alongside Lucy’s baby sister Georgia.
Caitlin said: “We wanted to challenge ourselves in a way that we knew Lucy would have found funny, she always joked about how much she hated anything fitness related. We took comfort knowing she would be laughing at us while also cheering us on every step of the way. It felt like a meaningful way to honour her while doing something positive in her name.”
The day was special for all involved, Caitlin said: “We truly felt Lucy was with us throughout the walk, and there were moments that felt like little signs from her. The atmosphere was amazing, and having family and friends together made it even more meaningful. Completing the challenge together and raising £7,000 filled us with pride, we know Lucy would have been delighted.”
Caitlin remembers Lucy as bubbly, loud and kind-hearted; “She was adored by everyone who knew her, and she had a way of bringing joy into any room. It means so much to us that her memory is carried with us every day by so many people. She would be so proud to see the love and support that continues in her name.”
Lucy and her family had not been informed about the risks of SUDEP. Caitlin said: “It took losing Lucy for us to even learn about SUDEP, despite her suffering from severe seizures for a year. What stands out about SUDEP Action is their honesty and commitment to raising awareness about how serious epilepsy can be. We wish we had known about them sooner, and that lack of awareness is what drives us, along with our family and friends, to support the charity and help others become more informed.”
Caitlin would encourage others to get involved with fundraising. She said: “It’s a powerful way to honour a loved one, raise awareness, and support a charity that is doing vital work. Not only are you helping fund important research and support services, but you’re also helping start conversations that could make a real difference. Being part of something like this brings people together and gives a sense of purpose during an incredibly difficult time.”
You can still donate to the Mighty Stride Kiltwalk in memory of Lucy here.
If you would like to get involved in a fundraising challenge, you can find out more here.
