The daughter of a Celtic legend who died of pancreatic cancer has backed an awareness week. 

Jenny McGarvey welcomed the move to raise awareness of the condition around the East End of Glasgow. 

Her father Frank McGarvey lost his battle with pancreatic cancer in 2023.

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(Image: Frank McGarvey)

(Image: Jenny with Frank (Image: Supplied by McGarvey family))

She said: “Losing my father, Frank McGarvey, to pancreatic cancer was a devastating experience.

“I am deeply moved to see Pancreatic Cancer Action launching the East End of Glasgow Awareness Week as Dad was born in Easterhouse and played so much of his career at Parkhead.

“This campaign is vital in educating the community about the symptoms and importance of early diagnosis.

“By raising awareness, we honour my father's memory and work towards a future where others do not have to suffer the same loss.”

Pancreatic Cancer Action is starting the first of many campaigns across the UK to address the alarmingly low levels of pancreatic cancer symptom awareness and survival rates.

The awareness week started today and will run until August 25.

It will include multiple information stands throughout the East End of Glasgow to provide information and fundraising opportunities.

The locations are The Glasgow Fort, Emirates Arena, Glasgow NE Foodbank, and Glasgow Royal Infirmary.

The schedule is as follows:

August 19: The Glasgow Fort, 10am to 8pm
August 20: The Emirates Arena and Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome, 9am to 1pm
August 21: Glasgow NE Foodbank in Calton Parkhead Parish Church, 10:30am to 12:30pm
August 22: The Glasgow Fort, 10am to 8pm
August 23: Glasgow Royal Infirmary, 9am to 1pm

For more information about Pancreatic Cancer Action, go to www.panact.org.

Joe Kirwin, chief executive of Pancreatic Cancer Action, said: "We are thrilled to launch our East End of Glasgow Awareness Week, marking a significant step forward in our efforts to combat pancreatic cancer in Glasgow.

"By focusing on the East End, where awareness and survival rates are particularly low, we aim to make a real difference in early diagnosis and treatment outcomes.

"This initiative is a crucial part of our ongoing commitment to saving lives, and we are excited to engage the community through a range of activities and educational efforts.

"Together, we can improve awareness and ultimately, survival rates for pancreatic cancer."

Anne-Marie Higgins lost her mum to pancreatic cancer in February 2008 after she was diagnosed too late for life-saving surgery.

She said: "Supporting Pancreatic Cancer Action’s East End of Glasgow Awareness Campaign is my way of honouring my mum, she was vibrant and caring nurse who gave so much to others.

"Even in her final weeks, she cherished life - dancing with friends, traveling to Rome, and creating precious memories with her family."