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Scotsman
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Scotsman
Asda Coatbridge surprises volunteer drivers at Lanarkshire cancer charity with a lucky golden ticket for £1,500 worth of free fuel
Volunteer drivers at Lanarkshire Cancer Care Trust were in for a big surprise this week when Community Champion Ann Binks from Asda Coatbridge presented them a lucky golden ticket for £1,500 worth of free fuel as part of Asda's 60th birthday celebrations. Sign up to our Scotsman Money newsletter, covering all you need to know to help manage your money. Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... A total of 20 deserving community groups across the UK have been chosen to receive a golden ticket to help them with the burden of expensive transportation costs. Lanarkshire Cancer Care Trust runs a team of 120 volunteer drivers, providing free transport to cancer patients from north and south Lanarkshire travelling to hospital for appointments and life-saving treatment. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The event is part of a number of different celebrations taking place this year to mark six decades of Asda. During the month, 40 Golden Tickets will be secretly hidden amongst Asda branded products in the main aisles of the retailer's larger stores, each one offering the lucky winner a fuel card containing 12-months' worth of free fuel from Asda petrol stations (excluding Express sites), up to the value of £1,500. Asda Coatbridge Community Champion Ann Binks and GSM Kevin McPhee surprised Lanarkshire Cancer Care Trust with a 'Golden Ticket' for £1,500 worth of free fuel Laura McLean, Fundraiser for Lanarkshire Cancer Care Trust, says Asda's support will make a huge impact. 'Covering fuel costs is a huge part of our outgoings due to the nature of the work we do,' she said. 'Last month, we took an average of 45 patients per day to and from hospitals between Wishaw and Edinburgh while last year we calculated the number miles we covered would have taken us from Wishaw to the moon and back. 'This support from Asda has come as an incredible surprise and will make a huge impact. The people we work with are facing some of the toughest times of their lives as they travel for everything from chemotherapy, radiotherapy and scans to results appointments. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'Having a reliable service to get them there and back safely and in a way that doesn't contribute to their burden financially, can make a massive difference. On behalf of the whole team and the people we support, I'd like to say a huge thank you to Asda.' Asda Coatbridge surprises Lanarkshire Cancer Care Trust with a lucky 'Golden Ticket' for £1,500 worth of free fuel. Ann Binks, Asda Coatbridge Community Champion, added: 'I'm delighted that Lanarkshire Cancer Care Trust has been chosen to receive a lucky Golden Ticket to help with their transport costs. I know how much this is going to help them continue to support people in our area who are going through cancer treatment. It was an incredible privilege to be able to give Laura and the team such a wonderful surprise as part of Asda's 60th birthday celebrations."
Glasgow Times
6 days ago
- Health
- Glasgow Times
Volunteer drivers given £1500 fuel boost by Scottish ASDA
Drivers for the Lanarkshire Cancer Care Trust were presented with a golden ticket for the free fuel from Asda Coatbridge community champion Ann Binks. This gesture was part of Asda's 60th birthday celebrations and aimed at helping cover transportation costs for the charity, which offers free transport to cancer patients attending hospital appointments. (Image: Supplied) Read more: Newsquest to publish souvenir supplements for Teenage Cancer Trust anniversary Lanarkshire Cancer Care Trust, which operates with a fleet of 120 volunteer drivers, continually supports cancer patients from both North and South Lanarkshire. These drivers provide essential transport services to those requiring various treatments, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and scans, as well as those attending results appointments. Laura McLean, a fundraiser for the Lanarkshire Cancer Care Trust, addressed the significant impact Asda's contribution will have on the charity. She said: "Covering fuel costs is a huge part of our outgoings due to the nature of the work we do. "Last month, we took an average of 45 patients per day to and from hospitals between Wishaw and Edinburgh, while last year we calculated the number of miles we covered would have taken us from Wishaw to the moon and back. "This support from Asda has come as an incredible surprise and will make a huge impact. "The people we work with are facing some of the toughest times of their lives as they travel for everything from chemotherapy, radiotherapy and scans to results appointments. "Having a reliable service to get them there and back safely and in a way that doesn't contribute to their burden financially, can make a massive difference. "On behalf of the whole team and the people we support, I'd like to say a huge thank you to Asda." Ann Binks, Asda's Coatbridge community champion, said: "I'm delighted that Lanarkshire Cancer Care Trust has been chosen to receive a lucky Golden Ticket to help with their transport costs. "I know how much this is going to help them continue to support people in our area who are going through cancer treatment. "It was an incredible privilege to be able to give Laura and the team such a wonderful surprise as part of Asda's 60th birthday celebrations." (Image: Supplied) Read more: Meet the 63-year-old 'Summer Santa' zip sliding along the Clyde for cancer care ASDA selected 20 community groups across the UK to benefit from the free fuel initiative as part of a broader celebration to mark its six-decade milestone. The retailer has also been hiding 40 golden tickets across its larger stores throughout the month, each ticket offering a £1500 fuel card valid for a year. Asda's recent gift follows several other promotional activities as part of their 60th birthday celebrations, including the launch of a limited-edition birthday beer and a £60,000 prize giveaway.
Daily Record
27-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Record
Brave mum who beat cancer completes her first Race for Life for charity
Ann Binks, from Salsburgh, joined her brother Paul McKenna and Asda Coatbridge colleague Marie Miller as she took on the 5k course at Glasgow Green to collect vital funds for Cancer Research UK. A courageous mum and beloved member of the Monklands community has completed her first Race for Life - raising hundreds of pounds for charity as she marks an incredible six years of being cancer-free. Ann Binks, from Salsburgh, joined her brother Paul McKenna and Asda Coatbridge colleague Marie Miller as she took on the 5k course at Glasgow Green to collect vital funds for Cancer Research UK. Ann, 61, says taking part in the challenge was especially close to her heart as she recently celebrated marking six years cancer-free after she was diagnosed with breast cancer following a routine mammogram in 2019. Mum-of-one Ann, who has worked in Asda Coatbridge for 23 years and is the store's Community Champion, said: "I had a run in with this disease six years ago. "I was lucky enough to have been caught at a very early stage at a mammogram visit and I had a mastectomy. "I was terrified when they told me I would need surgery, but I got through it and I'm so grateful to be here and cancer free six years later." As well as taking part in Cancer Research UK's Race for Life, Ann has also been a passionate supporter of Asda's Tickled Pink campaign, championing the work of breast cancer charities CoppaFeel! and Breast Cancer Now. She has volunteered consistently to raise funds for the cause and always encouraged others to check themselves regularly and to never miss a mammogram. Taking part in the walk was a deeply personal moment for Ann, as well as a tribute to her close friend Eileen, who passed away from cancer in February of this year, and a continuation of her advocacy for cancer awareness and research. Ann said: 'We all have our own reasons for walking the Race for Life. "As well as my own stint with the disease, I was walking for my dear friend Eileen. "After facing cancer three times with remarkable strength, we sadly lost her in February. 'The race was an emotional rollercoaster. Every year I've watched other people doing it in Glasgow. "Even being in the crowd is emotional - there's so much support and love in the atmosphere. "This year I finally just decided I was going to try it - and I'm so glad I did." Ann says, for her, the experience was a celebration of courage, remembrance and community. Surrounded by a sea of pink and united by a common cause, she found strength in the stories, faces and cheers of those around her. Ann added: "I'll be 62 in October and can't believe I've completed my first ever Race for Life. And, believe it or not, it was surprisingly easy. "People from all walks of life take part - it's just amazing; from older folks to people with disabilities and kids. "I was joined by Marie and Paul, who supported me and encouraged me all the way. "There's plenty of crowds and entertainment - pipe bands and choirs to cheer you on. The buzz is just incredible; I'd recommend it to anyone. 'Our fundraising total is now over £800 between us, with money still coming in. *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.
