Scotland fan completes 3,000-mile charity trek to World Cup in Boston
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 10:25 AM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Craig Ferguson, a 22-year-old from Paisley, completed a 3,000-mile charity walk from Los Angeles to Boston to raise £1 million for Scottish Action for Mental Health. He was greeted by supporters from the Tartan Army upon his arrival at Boston Common. Ferguson began the trek in February and received a significant £400,000 donation from the Scottish government on the final day of his journey. His efforts have drawn attention to mental health awareness after personal experiences among friends and family. First Minister John Swinney and SAMH officials have commended his dedication.
- •Ferguson met supporters at Boston Common on June 13.
- •He started the walk in February from Los Angeles.
- •His goal was to raise £1 million for mental health charity SAMH.
- •A last-minute £400,000 donation helped him reach his target.
- •First Minister John Swinney praised his inspirational campaign.
- 10:25 AMYahoo Sports — Scotland fan completes 3000-mile charity trek to World Cup
"Craig Ferguson, from Paisley in Renfrewshire, began his 3,000-mile charity walk in Los Angeles in February to raise £1m.
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