Rangers legend Willie Henderson backs Nepal trekkers raising funds for charity set up in memory of his late daughter

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Rangers legend Willie Henderson has given his backing to the "incredibly kind-hearted" group of intrepid trekkers who are soaring to an altitude of 4500m in the Himalayas in aid of the charity set up in memory of his late daughter.Airdrie-born Willie, 78, bid the 14-strong troupe of generous participants a hearty farewell at Glasgow Airport as they jetted off to Nepal last weekend.The trekkers, from all across Scotland, are fundraising for the Michelle Henderson Cervical Cancer Trust.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Willie's daughter Michelle tragically died of cervical cancer on her 28th birthday in 2012, having been diagnosed two years earlier.She tirelessly spent her final months campaigning to raise awareness of the disease and set up the Michelle Henderson Cervical Cancer Trust.

A spokesman for the Denis's Mardi Himal For Michelle Nepal trek told Lanarkshire Live : "The trek had initially been due to go ahead in 2020 but was delayed due to COVID restrictions both here and in Nepal until now. "The team of 14 volunteers will be trekking up to an altitude of 4500m in the Himalayas and have been training for the past three years in the mountains of Scotland."The Michelle Henderson Cervical Cancer Trust is run by unpaid volunteers and 100 per cent of all money donated is used to purchase