A Glasgow man is preparing to take on a mammoth cycling challenge to six major football stadiums to raise money for charity.
John Gibson will be taking on a challenge for Beatson Cancer Charity that will see him taking off from Firhill on March 31 before hitting Easter Road, then to Tynecastle, back through to the east end of Glasgow to Celtic Park, to Ibrox before finishing at Hampden all in one day.
The 34-year-old from the south side of the city will be followed by friends and family on the 120-mile challenge who will be cheering him on.
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John said: “I've lost two family members through cancer. My friends have also lost family members following a cancer diagnosis after they were treated at The Beatson.
“The staff at The Beaton help everyone – everyone at the hospital was so helpful and always going that extra mile to make them feel comfortable.
“A friend who is currently being treated for cancer at the hospital can't praise everyone enough - I've visited my friend and the hospital is amazing, as are the staff.
“Seeing what this hospital does and how important it is to everyone makes me want to try give a little back for everything they are doing just now for my friend.”
John's fundraiser has already raised an impressive £700 from generous donors.
He added: “My hopes for the day are to get a good sunny day, raise as much as possible for Beatson Cancer Charity and just say thank you for what they have done in the past and present for my friend.
“I'm sure everyone knows someone who has used The Beatson and they deserve a lot more credit than what they’re given.
“Hopefully doing this challenge will urge others who have used the hospital to raise money for a great place.”
Niall Gibson, community and challenges fundraiser at Beatson Cancer Charity, said: “We are so grateful to John for taking on this fantastic fundraiser.
“It always inspires us when our supporters come up with new and exciting fundraising ideas, and John’s challenge is no exception. The money raised will help us to support so many cancer patients and their families in the west of Scotland.
“We are wishing John the best of luck and keeping our fingers crossed for some sunshine!”
Donate to John’s Just Giving page here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/john-gibson-1676641827228
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