Beatson gifted van by Arnold Clark after Glasgow Kiltwalk

Beatson Cancer Charity received the van after becoming the first-ever winner of Arnold Clark’s Car Charity Reward.

The award was linked to funds raised by Fiona Slicer, who took on the 14-mile Big Stroll during this year’s Glasgow Kiltwalk in honour of her mother, Catriona, who is currently receiving treatment for mantle cell lymphoma at the Beatson.

Thanks to her efforts, Fiona, who is originally from the Isle of Skye and now lives in Linwood, received £30,000 towards a new car, and Arnold Clark also donated a van to the charity.

She said: “I walked the Glasgow Kiltwalk for my mum and the Beatson, who’ve been amazing.

“This year’s been so tough for our family, and we never expected anything like this.

“It’s such a generous prize, and I’m just so grateful.”

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The charity recently collected the keys to their new van at Arnold Clark’s head office in Hillington, Glasgow.

Maisie McCormick, community fundraising manager at Beatson Cancer Charity, said: “The van looks great and we’ll be using it for many things.

“The fundraising team are out and about every day, picking up prizes, collecting things and dropping off supporter packs.

“There are well-being things that we’ll be able to use the van for, and we’ll be taking it to events.

“Thank you so much to Arnold Clark for this incredible donation.”

Russell Borrie, chief executive officer at Arnold Clark, said: “We’re absolutely thrilled to hand over £30,000 of credit towards a new car to this year’s Glasgow Kiltwalk Car Reward winner, Fiona, and be able to provide the Beatson Cancer Charity with a new van.

“This is a very well-deserved prize, and we are sure Fiona’s entire family are extremely proud of her fundraising efforts for the Beatson Cancer Charity, supporting all the wonderful work they do in helping those affected by cancer.”