A HUGE Kiltwalk effort has raised an estimated £14,000 in aid of a little Dunfermline boy battling a debilitating muscle condition.

Jamie Tierney was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) last year, with family and friends since working to raise cash to help pay the £60,000 a year bill for vital treatment in South America.

There is currently no cure for the muscle-wasting illness, which is found mainly in boys and affects all muscles, including the lungs, heart and the brain.

A group of 44 people – including the Pitcorthie Primary pupil's mum, Bobbie, and dad, Jamie – took part in either the 23-mile, eight-hour trek from Glasgow Green to Loch Lomond or the shorter 13-mile journey.

"It was tough, I'm not going to lie, the weather wasn't great because it rained the whole time but everyone's spirits were brilliant, the morale was up," Bobbie told the Press.

"Because we were in a big group it was quite good because we could walk with different people, but it was long and it was tiring, everyone has blisters and sore legs.

"It was a relief to cross the line and get a seat but it was emotional, we were all very emotional because we all knew why we were there and what we were doing it for.

"Every single person finished it, even people who were struggling early, it was brilliant, it was a really good effort from everyone."

Jamie himself wasn't able to be at the finish line, he was with his grandparents getting over a virus, but spurred the group on with pictures and messages while they walked.

"A lot of people did come and meet us, our friends and families came, it was good," Bobbie added.

Dunfermline Press: Jamie's mum and dad, Bobbie and Jamie, taking part in the Kiltwalk.Jamie's mum and dad, Bobbie and Jamie, taking part in the Kiltwalk. (Image: Contributed)

"Because we all crossed the line at different times we were all able to support each other at the end."

Last year, Jamie's dad and his friends Liam Devaney, Stewart Mitchell and Christos Indopoulos, climbed Snowden, Scafell Pike and Ben Nevis in one weekend.

The family have now already made two trips to South America and one to America for a medication booster.

Bobbie and Jamie have been blown away by support for their little boy, with many people stepping out of their comfort zones to help in any way they can.

"There were a lot of people there who I know it was their first time doing anything like that," Bobbie said.

"A lot of people were really worried about going into the walk because although you think you're just walking, it's a very long walk, it's a long time.

"Jamie's dad, Jamie, and his friends had done the three peaks challenge last year so they had done something similar but they even said it wasn't easy.

"With Wee Jamie's Journey we are always trying to up our game, we are always trying to do something to raise awareness and get out there and spread the word about what we're fighting for and what it's about."

She continued: "We will always look to do anything which will help Jamie and get money for his treatment.

"It's a good way to come together as well because there's a big group of people who support us and write to us, we are very, very lucky to have the support and following we do have.

"It doesn't matter where you come from, what you're doing, how fit you are, everyone is still out there for wee Jamie."