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Ross Thomson

Wishaw charity king reflects on 30 years since fundraising drive began

Wishaw charity king Les Hoey has reflected on 30 years since his fundraising drive began in tragic circumstances.

This week marks three decades since Les’s daughter Shelley was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, at the age of just 12.

As Shelley fought her own battle, Les began to raise cash for Yorkhill Children’s Hospital and the Anthony Nolan Trust before helping kids with life-limiting illnesses meet their heroes.

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