A Lanarkshire MSP took part in this year's MoonWalk to raise vital funds for breast cancer charity Walk the Walk.
Christina McKelvie joined hundreds of women and men on Saturday as the iconic event returned for the first time in three years.
The MSP for Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse was recently treated for breast cancer herself after being diagnosed in January last year.
She led 'Team Holyboobs' with fellow MSPs Monica Lennon and Gillian Mackay, and Christine Jardine MP, as they all set off from Holyrood Park in Edinburgh.
The streets were in a blaze of colour on Saturday night, June 11, as many turned out for the iconic fundraising walk.
Women and men were wearing brightly coloured bras – many decorated with this year’s 'Your Hero' theme - celebrating the lives of loved ones and showing support to those affected by breast cancer.
Ms McKelvie said: “The MoonWalk Scotland was an absolute inspiration - the night was filled by all the walkers with such a wonderful buzz.
"I am so proud to have been part of it with my brilliant HolyBoob team - Monica Lennon MSP, Gillian Mackay MSP and Christine Jardine MP - whose efforts have meant so much to me.
"I hope all the walkers got a well deserved rest on Sunday. They should be very proud of what they’ve achieved and the funding they’ve raised for all the organisations doing incredible work.”
Over the last 15 years, the iconic night-time event, organised by breast cancer charity Walk the Walk, has raised almost £22 million. The money is granted across Scotland, to help support those living with cancer.
During the pandemic, Walk the Walk gave £20,000 to the charity Cancer Support Scotland, to help fund its online services.
Previous grants have been made to Maggie’s Centres in Glasgow, Forth Valley and Airdrie and to the Breast Cancer Unit at Edinburgh’s West General Hospital.
Funds have also been given to hospitals across Scotland to purchase Scalp Coolers – amazing machines which help many people undergoing chemotherapy to keep their hair.
Nina Barough CBE, founder and chief executive of Walk the Walk, said: "It was really special for Scotland’s MoonWalk to be back – people clearly enjoyed the fact that they could finally come back together and take on their walking challenges in person.
The MoonWalk Scotland and the important work which it funds, is more needed than ever.
"Covid has affected cancer in such a way that it will be five to 10 years before we really recover. The money raised by The MoonWalk Scotland will help so many people who vitally need our support.”
You can find out more information about the charity and its fundraising here.
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