More than 50 police officers walked nearly 23 miles to raise funds for cancer support.
The officers, all from G Division of Police Scotland, completed the Glasgow Kiltwalk’s 22.7-mile Mighty Stride in support of Maggie’s Glasgow.
Their efforts raised £18,582 to help fund the charity’s work providing vital support to people living with cancer and their families.
Inspector Alan Burrell, who organised the team, had initially hoped to rally 30 colleagues.
However, after a conversation with Maggie’s fundraising team, he was able to recruit nearly double that number.
Many of the officers involved have been personally affected by cancer, further strengthening their motivation to support the cause.
In addition to the funds raised through the Kiltwalk, the team organised bake sales, sweepstakes, and football cards to boost their fundraising total.
Maggie’s Glasgow, which is based in the grounds of the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre, provides free, specialist cancer support to people across the West of Scotland.
The charity welcomed some of the officers to their Glasgow centre, where they were able to see first-hand the impact of the services their fundraising helps to provide.
The amount raised by the officers is enough to fund the centre for more than a week.
The charity has offered to support Police Scotland in return, with workplace workshops covering topics such as grief and bereavement, cancer in the workplace, and menopause.
Maggie’s Glasgow provides a free, evidence-based programme of support delivered by qualified professionals, designed to improve both physical and emotional wellbeing.
The organisation operates 26 centres across the UK and internationally, with plans to expand further in the future.
Founded in Edinburgh in 1996, Maggie’s centres are built in the grounds of NHS cancer hospitals to offer easy access to support in a warm, welcoming environment.
The charity is supported entirely by voluntary donations and fundraising.
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Kerry Craig, centre head at Maggie’s Glasgow, said: "Maggie’s relies entirely on voluntary donations from individuals and the local community to enable our professional team to be able to provide specialist cancer support, psychological support, and benefits advice for everyone who needs it.
"We are very grateful to Police Scotland G Division for taking part in Scotland’s legendary Kiltwalk and choosing to support us here at Maggie’s Glasgow."
Inspector Burrell said: "Our officers mental health and wellbeing is paramount to us, so taking part in the Kiltwalk, gave us all a great focus and was a fantastic way to bring us all together."
Anyone affected by cancer can visit the centre at Maggie’s Glasgow, 1053 Great Western Road, or call 0141 330 9792 for more information.
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