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PE teacher aces testing London Marathon to raise nearly £3k for St Andrew's Hospice
Andrew Kennedy, 26, defied an injury suffered a few weeks before the event to complete the race in an impressive three hours, one minute and 15 seconds - and raise £2900 for the Airdrie charity. A Glenmavis PE teacher put himself through his paces as he aced the testing London Marathon in aid of St Andrew's Hospice. Andrew Kennedy defied an injury suffered a few weeks before the event to complete the race in an impressive three hours, one minute and 15 seconds - and raise £2900 for the Airdrie charity. The 26-year-old, who teaches PE at Calderhead High School in Shotts, has fundraised for the hospice since 2022 and has always been a keen runner. Andrew explained how he secured his spot at the London Marathon but then endured a setback during the build-up. He told Lanarkshire Live: "I saw that the hospice was advertising a place in the London Marathon and, six weeks before the event, I got a call from them saying I had secured the spot and they'd known had done a couple of previous marathons for the hospice. "I then got injured a couple of weeks before the marathon and was worried I wouldn't be able to do it. "But adrenaline kicked in on the day of the event, which helped the pain, and I ended up just suffering normal marathon pain, mainly cramps, during and after the race. "I was hoping to complete the marathon under three hours but did it in three hours, one minute and 15 seconds, which I was pleased with given my injury and the heat on the day." Andrew, who also took part in the Manchester Marathon last year, had a "wonderful" experience in the English capital. He said: "The London Marathon was absolutely brilliant and the excitement for it grew and grew in the build-up. "The crowds and support were unbelievable and the buzz outstanding; it gives you that extra bit of incentive. "I wanted to enjoy it and take everything in as you sometimes don't appreciate some of the landmarks you are running past. "My girlfriend travelled down to support me and when we met up afterwards it was a really humbling experience. "My legs were done and I got her on the phone and when we were walking down Whitehall I was in my socks and my legs had cramped up and I couldn't walk. "So people came to help me and I even asked a family if they had sugary sweets and they kindly gave me some. "Afterwards was the best cold pint of beer I've ever had in my life! "When I walked into school the next day I asked the kids if they could set up stuff for PE and they were glad to help as they knew I was done in!" Andrew is a passionate supporter of St Andrew's Hospice - and is extremely grateful for the financial backing he received from kind-hearted people during his latest fundraising effort. He said: "When I was a pupil at St Margaret's High in Airdrie the school had a lot of involvement with the hospice. "I am also an Airdrieonians fan and the club has a link with the hospice too, and used to have it as the team's shirt sponsor. "I hear of friends who know someone who has been in the hospice and the work they do is amazing. "I am always happy to give up my time for the hospice. "Running is easy; the hard bit is asking people to put their hands in their pockets, especially with the cost of living. "I managed to raise £2900 for the hospice this time around and I can't thank people enough for their contributions. "The hospice couldn't be more appreciative with the amount and it's great to be able to do something to help them out." *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here. And did you know Lanarkshire Live had its own app? Download yours for free here.
Daily Record
29-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Record
St Andrew's Hospice will celebrate Volunteers' Week 2025
Running every year since 1984, the week provides a crucial opportunity to thank volunteers and recognise the value of their time, passion and skills. St Andrew's Hospice will join thousands of charities and voluntary organisations recognising the contribution volunteers make across the UK. From June 2-8, the Airdrie charity will celebrate Volunteers' Week 2025. Running every year since 1984, the week provides a crucial opportunity to thank volunteers and recognise the value of their time, passion and skills. Download the Lanarkshire Live app today The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now. Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire's recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7. The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you. Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The campaign highlights the diversity and unity of volunteer work across the UK. This Volunteers' Week, St Andrew's Hospice will be celebrating their 712 volunteers by hosting a series of events, where volunteers can come together, enjoy afternoon tea and some live music and dancing. Head of people, Karen Donnelly, told Lanarkshire Live: 'We want to take this opportunity to extend our deepest gratitude to all our amazing volunteers for the incredible support and dedication they continue to offer St Andrew's Hospice. "Their time, effort, and passion have made a significant impact on our ability to provide exceptional care to patients and families across Lanarkshire. "We couldn't be more grateful for all that they do. Their contribution, no matter how big or small, helps bring us closer to our mission of providing specialist palliative care services to all those who need it in our local community. They truly make a difference." Karen added: "We also want to take this moment to invite others to join our volunteer team. "If you share our vision and are eager to contribute, we would love to hear from you. "Whether you have a few hours to spare or want to dive in more deeply, there's a place for everyone. "Volunteering with us is not only an opportunity to give back but also a chance to learn, grow, and connect with like-minded individuals who care about the community in which we live. "We have a fantastic range of voluntary roles; from lending a hand at our fundraising events, to helping out in your local St Andrew's Hospice shop. "If you're interested in volunteering with us, or want to know more, please come along to our Volunteer Recruitment Event at our Shopping Outlet, at 5 Locks Street, Coatbridge, between 2pm and 7pm on June 5, where you can meet the team, find out more about all of our volunteering roles and apply. "We look forward to welcoming you to our volunteer family.' *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here.
Daily Record
29-05-2025
- Business
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Drinks firms to hold charity football match at Airdrieonians' Excelsior Stadium in aid of St Andrew's Hospice
Teams from International Beverage and William Grant & Sons will square off this Saturday, with kick-off at 1pm. Two drinks firms are hoping for a significant net gain as they team up for a charity football match in aid of St Andrew's Hospice this weekend. Airdrieonians FC's Excelsior Stadium will host the clash between teams from the town's International Beverage and Bellshill's William Grant & Sons on Saturday, with kick-off at 1pm. The kind-hearted Lanarkshire companies have held the fundraiser twice before - in 2022 and 2023 - and collected around £37,000 for the hospice. Download the Lanarkshire Live app today The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now. Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire's recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7. The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you. Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Eileen Rae, business support manager at International Beverage, said: "We're delighted to be taking part once again in this year's charity football match in a bid to raise as much money as possible for St Andrew's Hospice, one of our longstanding charity partners. "As a business, we are always looking at ways to support organisations that matter the most to our staff as well as supporting the local community surrounding our sites, so St Andrew's Hospice certainly fits the bill. "The vital care and support they provide to local patients and their families is immeasurable, and our team will be bringing their A-game to the pitch this weekend." Colin McGraw, performance improvement co-ordinator at William Grant & Sons, added: "It's the third time we've been invited to take part in this fabulous event to help raise as much as we can for St Andrew's Hospice - a great charity in our local community that gives so much to its patients and their families. "This year we've worked extremely hard in our fundraising efforts and are looking to continue that hard work and enthusiasm on matchday by adding to our last two victories to keep hold of the trophy." A "fantastic day of football and fun for all the family" is guaranteed and tickets, priced £2 for adults and £1 for children, are available by contacting Lynsey Scobie from the hospice by emailing or calling 01236 772047. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis. *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here.
Daily Record
12-05-2025
- Business
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Specsavers East Kilbride bring Easter cheer in support of hospice charity
All funds raised will support St Andrew's Hospice and its work providing care and support to those who need it the most in community. Staff at Specsavers in East Kilbride gave St Andrew's Hospice a funding boost through a series of Easter-themed fundraising events. The town centre store brought some Easter cheer through their egg-colouring competition, which saw over 25 entries from budding young artists from across the town - all to win some chocolatey treats. Team members also hosted an in-store raffle offering customers to the chance to win a series of prizes, raising £70 for the charity. All funds raised will support St Andrew's Hospice and its work providing care and support to those who need it the most in community. Marianne Keys, store director at Specsavers East Kilbride, said: "I'd like to thank all of our customers, both young and old, who joined us in our Easter celebrations to raise money for such a good cause. "I'd like to extend that thanks to the Specsavers East Kilbride team who went above and beyond to put the fun in fundraising. We hope that this funding goes on to help provide vital support for such a crucial charity."
Glasgow Times
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Callum Beattie surprises shocked walkers taking part in Airdrie event
Callum Beattie surprised walkers at the Wear Yellow Walk in aid of St Andrew's Hospice. The sponsored event, which took place on May 7, saw more than 2,200 primary school pupils walk around Strathclyde Park to raise money for the hospice. Read more: Fundraising day to honour legacy of former Glasgow Times sports reporter (Image: Supplied) (Image: Supplied) 'What do you call a wizard's dog?': Pupil reaches joke competition final After the walk, the pupils were treated to a guest performance from Beattie, who sang several of his popular hits, including Salamander Street and Heart Stops Beating. One lucky girl was even invited on stage to join the musician in a song. Beattie met with everyone who took part in the event, even going so far as to sign their yellow hats, which were sponsored by Scottish Confectionery company Tunnock's. The walking event ended in a triumph, with Beattie rounding off his performance with a particularly appropriate rendition of The Proclaimer's smash hit I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles).
