Lanarkshire 10k will see hundreds of runners pay tribute to popular Cambuslang doctor
dailyrecord.co.ukHundreds of runners will take to the streets in Lanarkshire this weekend in memory of a much loved doctor who passed away last year.Cat Gaskell was a member of the Newton Road Runners when she sadly passed away in August 2021.
The club have now arranged a 10k starting at Westburn Hall and following the Clyde path, followed by a raffle at the Newton Arms pub, that will raise funds for a good cause and also celebrate Cat, who lived in Cambuslang.
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Joanne told Lanarkshire Live : "We are almost at capacity now for the 10k, and hopefully this week we'll reach the limit, which is 300 people.
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