A Dinosaur bit my head. Grants Grapple with ATRT

06/05/2026

Did someone say CEILIDH!?!

Jim & Anna's lovely friend Kendal is organising what looks to be a fantastic night in support of Grant's Grapple!

BYOB & Delaney's Ceilidh Band - what more could you ask for! With all proceeds kindly being donated to Grant's Grapple 🙏

📅 Date: Saturday 23rd May
🕖 7.30-11.30pm
💰 Tickets £8
👨‍👩‍👧 Family friendly

Contact Kendal directly at [email protected]

Hope to see you there! 💃

03/05/2026

Huuuugggeee well done to Kelly and her lovely daughter Ruby who took part in Race for Life today supporting Cancer Research 🩵 Kelly has been a very close friend of Anna for many years, so we are really touched Kelly & Ruby wore their Grant's Grapple T-Shirts for the occasion from our Catchfly site! Don't they look absolutely fab 🥰

You can shop the full collection here 👉🏼 https://grantsgrapple.catchflymerch.com/

Well done again to you both and Thank You for the support 🙏 🩵

26/04/2026

We have our 10 Kiltwalkers!

So proud of all these guys today, everyone is home and nursing their aches & pains, it was worth every single blister to raise money for the phenomenal Team Jak.

Thank you so much to all of you - seeing donations coming through as we were walking gave us such a boost and definitely helped us get over that finish line, with the total still climbing we are overwhelmed with everyone's kindess yet again 🩵

Also need to say a bit thanks to our support team! Always there waiting at that line with food,snacks,drinks & plenty cuddles.

Last but by certainly no means least - a massive Thank You to Team Jak. We have said time and time again we can't thank you enough for everything you done to support Grant during his treatment, and everything you continue to do for Jim, Anna & JJ - and the truth is there are no words to describe how amazing you all are or express our gratitude. You are all truly wonderful and a true testament to Jak's legacy. Thank You to Allison & Anna from Team Jak - seeing Allison this morning gave us the boost to get going and Anna's big smile got us those last few steps to the line.

Kiltwalk is always an emotional one for our family as we remember our boy, Grant. We hope we're making you proud up there little man, you are loved and missed every day 🩵

There's still time to donate at https://teamjak.enthuse.com/pf/grants-grapple-with-the-kiltwalk-year-3

Finally....Glasgow Kiltwalk 2026..... Completed it mate 💪

26/04/2026

And they are off on the Wee Wander!

Anna and the kids already have 1 mile under their belts!

https://teamjak.enthuse.com/pf/grants-grapple-with-the-kiltwalk-year-3

26/04/2026

We have arrived at Glasgow Green! Let's go for Team Jak!

https://teamjak.enthuse.com/pf/grants-grapple-with-the-kiltwalk-year-3

24/04/2026

Where you'll find us on Sunday 😂😂

Thank you so much for all your kind donations, we are so close to our target! https://teamjak.enthuse.com/pf/grants-grapple-with-the-kiltwalk-year-3

Walking for good causes just got even better… We’re excited to welcome Greggs as an official sponsor of Kiltwalk!

Stay tuned… your Kiltwalk experience might be tastier than ever 👀

19/04/2026

Just 1 week to go until we put our toenails to the test to raise money & awareness for Team Jak in the Glasgow Kiltwalk! 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️

Very, very, very, reluctantly, Margaret has sadly had to pull out of the Mighty Stride, however our lovely longstanding family friend Lauren Hope will walk in her place (we owe you a few prosecco's for this one Lauren!).

Lauren will walk alongside Jim, Mark, Allan, Euan & Maggie in the 22.7 mile Mighty Stride.

The kids are excited to be doing their part with JJ, Evie & Annie taking on the 3 mile Wee Wander alongside our wonderful Anna (Good Luck Anna 😉).

You can find our fundraising page here if you'd like to sponsor our efforts - we truly appreciate every penny and we can assure you Team Jak do too! https://teamjak.enthuse.com/pf/grants-grapple-with-the-kiltwalk-year-3

31/03/2026

Jim, Anna & all the family would like to say a big Thank You to everyone who reached out and sent their love as yesterday marked 2 years since Grants passing.

It brings comfort to know Grant's Army are still rallying around us all and reminds us of the huge impact he had in this world. Although his time with us was far too short, he taught us so many lessons in love, laughs, strength and resilience than most experience in a lifetime.

He is so missed everyday, and as his big brother and cousins grow we sadly only get to imagine the mischief he would be getting up to alongside them.

We are so grateful for every message - Jim and Anna have been overwhelmed with lovely messages from so many of you, as you can imagine it is difficult for them to find the words to respond but please be assured they have read and have found comfort in each and every one.

🦕🦖🩵Grant Michael Mackin🩵🦖🦕 Forever in our Hearts

09/03/2026

It's that time again......

This year we will once again be taking on the 23 mile Mighty Stride of Glasgows Kiltwalk 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️ on Sunday 26th April!

Grant's amazing Daddy, Jim, will walk alongside Margaret, Mark, Maggie, Allan & his great friend of many years, Euan in the Mighty Stride. Once again Grant's wonderful Mummy will take on the 3 mile Wee Wander with his big brother, JJ, and this year his big cousins, Evie & Annie, are also getting the walking shoes out 👟

We signed up to our first Kiltwalk whilst Grant was undergoing his gruelling treatment to show our appreciation to the wonderful Team Jak, and on that first walk, which took place just weeks after Grant's passing, we all agreed we would always Mighty Stride for them 🩵 They have continued to show us all so much love, strength & support - with Jim, Anna and JJ spending the weekend at their annual Angel Retreat just a couple of months ago. We will never be able to truly thank everyone at Team Jak for all they done for Grant and continue to do for Jim, Anna, JJ and the family, so us sacrificing some toe nails once in a while to raise vital funds and awareness hopefully will go some of the way to show our gratitude.

Just under 7 weeks to go! Here's some photos from last year - some looking fresh some not so much 😅

You can find our fundraising link here https://teamjak.enthuse.com/pf/grants-grapple-with-the-kiltwalk-year-3

24/12/2025

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas, all the family hope your day is everything you wish it to be 🦕 🦖