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Strictly business as light-footed Lanarkshire sisters help raise £75k for hospice

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Two Lanarkshire sisters strutted their stuff on the dance floor - and helped raise a whopping £75,000 for a Glasgow hospice in the process.Lanarkshire Live previously told how siblings Clare Cannon and Tracy Docherty were taking part in a Strictly Come Dancing event to support the Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice.Although the duo didn't dance away with the trophy, they did help the event to be a massive success, with former Strictly star AJ Pritchard making a special guest appearance and performing his best moves.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 Clare, from Toryglen, and Tracy, from Strathaven, were taking part to honour their beloved mum, Tess Smyth, who received care at the hospice back in 2010.

Since their mum passed away the siblings have taken part in numerous fund raising events, raising an impressive £83,000 in the process.They enjoyed their latest challenge at the (A Little Less) Strictly Come Dancing event, where they were paired with professional dancers and learned various routines over a three-month period.Clare told Lanarkshire Live: "I was so scared I'd freeze and forget my routines as it's the first time I've ever done anything like this but it all went great."It was one of the best experiences I've ever had.

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