A team of 15 members of staff from the Silverbank medical surgery in Cambuslang will take part in this year’s Kiltwalk Wee Wander on 30 April to raise funds for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS) in memory of their much-loved colleague Evelyn Watson, who sadly died in December 2021 after suffering a stroke.
Hazel McIntyre, practice nurse and partner at the surgery, said: “Our colleague Evelyn Watson – who was our practice manager – died in December 2021 after a sudden stroke. It was such a shock to lose someone so close to us all so suddenly.
“We had taken part in the Kiltwalk last year to raise money for the Glasgow Children’s Hospital charity, and when we decided to do the same again this year, it seemed only right and appropriate to choose Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland as our charity.”
Nicola Wilson, Silverbank practice manager, added: “We’re hoping to get lots of support from everyone in the local area. We all need services like those provided by CHSS which are vital, especially in the current climate.”
The team has set a target of £300 but hopes to smash that and raise as much as possible in Evelyn’s memory.
Louise McLeod, community, events and corporate fundraiser at Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland, said: “We’re so grateful to the amazing team at Silverbank surgery for taking on this challenge to raise money for CHSS in memory of their colleague and friend Evelyn.
“In doing so, they’re helping us to support the one in five people across Scotland who suffer from chest, heart and stroke conditions to live their lives to the full.”
If you wish to support the Silverbank medical surgery team, please donate via their JustGiving page at: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/silverbanksurgery
To find out more about taking part in the Kiltwalk, visit: www.chss.org.uk/supportus/fundraise-for-us/events/kiltwalk
