A charity team has helped support runners raising thousands in memory of a much-loved father of three.
The Run for Ryan event, held at Chatelherault Country Park in Hamilton, saw the Rapid Relief Team (RRT) serve more than 350 hot meals to those taking part in the charity fundraiser run.
This run honours the late Ryan McCabe, father of three and chief executive of recruitment technology platform Odro, who died in a motorbike accident in 2024 at the age of 35.
A total of 12 RRT volunteers spent seven hours on-site, serving the charity’s signature burgers and bacon rolls.
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Gavin Steven, RRT’s local team leader, said: “It was a privilege to support such a meaningful event in our community.
“Run for Ryan is a fantastic way to bring people together while raising funds for important causes.
“As a charity dedicated to putting compassion into action, our volunteers were delighted to serve meals to all the participants and seeing them all come together in Ryan’s memory was truly touching.
“We’re always keen to support events like this that not only honour a much-loved member of the community but also make a real difference to the lives of others through vital fundraising.”
Around 300 runners took part in the 10km race near Glasgow, while 100 young people ran a dedicated 5km route.
The event, now in its second year, supports causes close to Ryan’s heart, including Marie Curie, My Name’s Doddie Foundation, Young Minds and Action for Children.
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Roisin McCabe, director of the Ryan McCabe Foundation, said: “For the second year, Run for Ryan brought together over 200 adults and 120 children to run in Ryan’s memory, as well as 50 volunteers, to raise more than £16,000.
“The Rapid Relief Team were on hand again to provide hot food and drinks for everyone involved, and their support truly made the day a huge success.
“Their volunteers worked tirelessly to ensure runners were looked after with hot food which was especially needed on the chilly day that it was.
“The Ryan McCabe Foundation can’t thank the team enough.”
The RRT is made up of volunteers from the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church and supports charities, emergency services and community groups throughout the UK.
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