Holywood superstar Gerard Butler is calling on Scottish women to take part in a fundraising girl's night to support Children's Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS). 

The Scottish heartthrob will be hosting The Big Girly Quiz which is replacing CHAS fundraising events cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak. 

It will take place on Facebook on June 5, replacing four CHAS ladies lunches and the charity's annual Rocking Horse Ball. 

Gerard said: “I know it’s hard for everybody just now but especially for charities who rely on donations.

"CHAS is a beautiful organisation that provides palliative care, family respite and support throughout Scotland and right now those families are needing your help more than ever.

“So on Friday, June 5, CHAS will host its first-ever Big Girly Quiz on Facebook Live."

CHAS has had to drastically change the way it operates during the current pandemic. 

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While both Rachel House in Kinross and Robin House in Balloch are continuing to provide end of life care, the charity has also set up the UK’s first-ever virtual children’s hospice to support families who are having to completely self-isolate.

The virtual hospice offers support to families by phone and video.

Britain’s Got Talent star Edward Reid and Scottish comedian, Fred MacAulay will host the event alongside the 300 actor, to allow the charity to continue its valuable work. 

The Scot actor added: "We will challenge you on all your knowledge of movies, music, fashion and so much more, so get a group of your friends together, virtually of course, and join me and other surprise guests on the night. 

"Together we can really get through this.”

CHAS High Profile Events Manager, Diane Alton paid tribute to Gerard and everyone involved in the event.

She said: “We are so grateful to Gerard for his support for our first ever Big Girly Quiz which will be hosted by the amazing Edward Reid and Fred MacAulay who have kindly offered their time for free.

"I would also like to personally thank YOURgb Events for their expertise in helping us run the quiz.

“We’re thankful to have received some incredibly generous donations for our raffle from existing CHAS supporters including Pickering’s Gin, Boozy Events, Amazon, Kinghorn Bodyshop, Brewin Dolphin, Tunnocks and Ava Innes.

"I would also like to recognise Thorntons Solicitors, who were our headline sponsors for this year’s Rocking Horse Ball which was due to take place on the same day as the quiz.

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“Finally, thanks must also go to the fantastic Edinburgh band, BLEEKER, who are long-time friends of CHAS and are contributing to the music round of the quiz. Despite all their events being cancelled this year they are continuing to support CHAS and many other charities.

“The Big Girly Quiz really is shaping up to be the perfect girls’ night in so please invite all your friends and family to take part to help us raise as much money as possible for some of Scotland’s most vulnerable children.”

For more information, you can visit the event page here.