Running for Euan: Megan's marathon journey for the Euan MacDonald Centre.
Megan Campbell
Megan Campbell
Method of fundraising
Six Lakes Marathon
Why did you decide to fundraise?
When Megan Campbell, a third-year student at the University of Aberdeen, crossed the finish line of the Six Lakes Marathon, she wasn’t just completing 26.2 miles — she was honoring a lifelong friendship and helping raise vital funds for the Euan MacDonald Centre for Motor Neuron Disease Research.
How did you raise the money?
Megan chose the 6 Lakes Marathon in Sweden for the first marathon together with her dad — a decision Megan looks back on fondly. “It was such a beautiful course, but so tough. I think we both regretted that choice when we were halfway through! But it was amazing to experience it together, and we kept each other going.”
Fundraising wisdom:
For Megan, running the marathon in memory of Euan was about more than completing a race. It was about honouring a friend, supporting a family, and contributing to a cause that’s close to her heart.
“It was just such a lovely thing to do with my dad,” she reflects. “And to do it for Euan — it made it even more special.”
Her story is a reminder of how personal connections can drive powerful acts of generosity. From long training runs in the cold Scottish winter to the scenic but grueling course in the Six Lakes Marathon, every step Megan and her dad took was a step toward better treatments for MND.
“It was just such a lovely thing to do with my dad,” she reflects. “And to do it for Euan — it made it even more special.”
Her story is a reminder of how personal connections can drive powerful acts of generosity. From long training runs in the cold Scottish winter to the scenic but grueling course in the Six Lakes Marathon, every step Megan and her dad took was a step toward better treatments for MND.
