Kiltwalk hero wins £30k car prize amid 'toughest year' for family
A kind-hearted Scot has been handed a £30,000 towards a brand new car, thanks to her fundraising efforts at this year's Glasgow Kiltwalk.
Fiona Slicer, from Linwood near Glasgow, was one of the 19,000 walkers who participated in April's Kiltwalk through the city. She was automatically entered into a prize draw for a life changing car credit prize from Arnold Clark, who sponsored the event.
The 44-year-old completed the 14-mile walk to raise funds for the Beatson Cancer Charity, where her mum, Catriona, is currently undergoing treatment for mantle cell lymphoma.
In an emotional turn of events, both Fiona and the Beatson have each been awarded £30,000 to put towards an Arnold Clark car.
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The surprise took place last month when Fiona was invited to her aunt's house in Erskine thinking she was helping her dad, Andy, care for her mum following chemotherapy at the Beatson.
Unknown to Fiona, the Kiltwalk and Arnold Clark team had secretly arrived at the house with the specially branded Kiltwalk car – complete with feather flags and a giant red bow – to break the news that she had been chosen as this year's winner.
Gordon, her husband, as well as her cousin, nieces and other family members, were also in on the act and gathered to witness the emotional moment Fiona was told the incredible news.
Fiona said: "I honestly couldn't believe it. I walked the Kiltwalk for my mum and the Beatson who've been amazing. I was lucky to do the walk with my cousin, Annette, who considers my mum as her mum too and I couldn't pick a better walking partner.
"This year's been so tough for our family, and we never expected anything like this. It's such a generous prize, and I'm just so grateful.'
Russell Borrie, Chief Executive Officer at Arnold Clark, said: "We're absolutely thrilled to hand over £30,000 of credit towards a new car to this year's Glasgow Kiltwalk Car Reward winner, Fiona.
'This is a very well-deserved prize, and we are sure Fiona's entire family are extremely proud of her fundraising efforts for the Beatson Cancer Charity, supporting all the wonderful work they do to help those affected by cancer.
'Congratulations once again and we hope you enjoy your new car!'
Maisie McCormick, Community Fundraising Manager at Beatson Cancer Charity, commented: "We'll use the vehicle in so many different ways. The fundraising team attend so many events, so this will help transport staff, volunteers and so many different items. It's going to make a huge difference!"
Kiltwalk CEO Paul Cooney added: 'Fiona is a true Kiltwalk hero. She embodies the Kiltwalk kindness that motivates our fantastic community, and we were thrilled to surprise her with this incredible prize thanks to Arnold Clark.'
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