An Ayrshire family have opened up on why they are taking on a cancer charity's 10k event this weeknd.
Beatson Cancer Charity will host its tenth anniversary Off the Beatson Track event on Sunday, August 27.
The annual walk will see over 2,000 participants take on a 10k to raise money for patients and their families who are facing a cancer diagnosis.
The past ten years have seen more than 14,000 participants walk over 86,800 miles.
It will start at the Riverside Museum in Glasgow on Sunday, August 27 and go past The Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre on Great Western Road, via Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and back to the Riverside Museum to finish.
A festival village will be at the finish line for supporters to enjoy food, entertainment and take part in activities.
Jo Ford from Prestwick is taking part with 26 others from their street in memory of their neighbour, 39-year-old Glen Lawlor, who passed away last month.
Glen's 8 and 12-year-old daughters, Kate and Lola, and his wife, Avril, will be taking part too.
Jo said: “Glen battled cancer for eight years. He was first diagnosed when Avril was 25 weeks pregnant with Kate.
“He was the bravest man we have ever met. All through his illness he never let it get in his way.
“He worked as a policeman, he coached girls football and was at all Kate’s cheerleading competitions."
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Glen was diagnosed with melanoma when Avril was pregnant with Kate. The cancer had remained stable for years until it returned to his stomach during summer last year.
Jo continued: “The Beatson was a huge part of their family’s life treating Glen for eight years and we just want to try and say thank you and raise money to help other families.
“Glen rang that bell once and unfortunately the cancer came back.
“We want to help someone else get the chance to ring it. He didn’t lose his battle - he was a warrior.”
The fun-filled event is accessible for all ages, making it a great day out full of family entertainment.
STV’s Laura Boyd and BBC’s David Farrell will be hosting the event.
Those taking part will be given a free Off the Beatson Track t-shirt after signing up, and a medal at the end for completing it too.
Maisie McCormick, community fundraising manager at Beatson Cancer Charity, said: “We’re so excited to be celebrating Off the Beatson Track’s 10-year milestone.
“It’s our flagship event and every year we’re overwhelmed by the support we receive, but this year is set to be the biggest and best event yet with over 2,000 participants and lots of fun and entertainment for all the family on the day.
“Every single walker is helping us support more cancer patients and their families in the west of Scotland over the years to come, so we’re very grateful to everyone who signs up to take part.”
For more information or to sign up to the event: www.beatsoncancercharity.org/OTBT
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