Festive fashion fundraiser collects £700 for Lanarkshire Cancer Care Trust

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A Lanarkshire charity is £700 richer thanks to a fun festive fashion fundraiser.North Lanarkshire Provost Kenneth Duffy presented the donation to the Lanarkshire Cancer Care Trust after elected members from across the local authority collected cash to support its vital work during a Christmas jumper day.The independent charity provides volunteer car and drivers to take cancer patients to hospital appointments, clinics and day-care facilities.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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Provost Duffy told Lanarkshire Live: “I was delighted to present this cheque to Pat Murray, the chairperson of the Trust, after the fantastic fundraising efforts of my fellow councillors at the provost’s Christmas jumper day.“The drivers and volunteers provide a crucial role in helping vulnerable people in our communities and we were pleased to be able to support them.” If you live within the NHS Lanarkshire area, you contact the Lanarkshire Cancer Care Trust by calling 01698 355137 and for more information, or to volunteer to help with the service, head online. * Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire.

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