BEATSON Cancer Charity has appointed Lord Provost Eva Bolander as its first President.
The announcement was made at a civic reception hosted by the Lord Provost, honouring the charity’s volunteers, and other supporters, for their hard work over the last five years.
Ms Bolander said: "I’m honoured to have been asked to become the Beatson Cancer Charity’s first President and look forward to learning more about their important work and assisting them in any way I can."
Beatson Cancer Charity interim CEO Alison McGregor said: “We are so pleased to welcome the Lord Provost to our charity and are honoured that the Lord Provost has accepted the role of President.
"We support people and families affected by cancer and look forward to showing her the work we do."
This year marks five years since Beatson Cancer Charity launched following the merger of Friends of the Beatson and The Beatson Oncology Centre Fund.
Beatson Cancer Charity supports people affected by cancer, making the journey easier by transforming the way cancer care is funded and delivered.
The charity provides services, as well as funding specialists, research and education to invest in a better future for cancer patients and their families.
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