CANCER charity Beatson's special event raised £50,000 for vital research.
The organisation's first event since the pandemic has been a huge success.
Ladies Lunch took place at the Hilton Hotel in Glasgow yesterday with TV and radio presenter, Kaye Adams as host and around 550 guests.
She said: “I can’t tell you how wonderful it is to be back here.
“I almost felt a little bit tearful - when you stand up there and you see all of these faces again and you just think ‘well, this is what it should be’.
“The support for the Beatson is still very much there, it’s so heartwarming to see – it's been an absolutely brilliant day.”
An auction was held during the event by Alex Fleming, with prizes including a room in your home designed by Scottish interior designer, John Amabile, tickets to Celine Dione’s concert and a private dining experience for 34 people at Nico Simeone’s new restaurant, Beat 6, where 100% of profits go to Beatson Cancer Charity.
Guests were also able to enter a Lollipop Raffle for the chance to win prizes including spa days and dinner vouchers – with the star prize being a Mulberry handbag.
The winner of the Mulberry handbag was 40-year-old Samantha Currie from Stirling, who is currently undergoing treatment at the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre.
She said: "We had an amazing day at the Beatson Cancer Charity lunch. Great entertainment, great hosts, great company, and all for a great cause.
“I had my 7th round of chemotherapy four days before the event so wasn’t sure how I would feel on the day, but I was determined to make it and enjoy it.
“Then to top it all off, I won the Mulberry handbag. With all I’m going through, this felt like more than just a bag, it felt like some good luck was finally coming my way - thank you so much to everyone at the Beatson.”
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Martin Cawley, CEO of Beatson Cancer Charity, said: “Today has been amazing – this is the first event we’ve had in over two years and such a successful event at that.
“There are over 500 people having a great time, and in doing so they’re raising a fantastic amount of money for our charity.
“It’s an unbelievable amount – to raise £50,000 in one afternoon is absolutely phenomenal.
“I thought we did really well when we raised £40,000 last time, but to get £10,000 more – outstanding.”
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