30-07-2025
Juno the dog set to join Glasgow Beatson 10k event
Beatson Cancer Charity's official ambassadog Juno will return to the charity's Off the Beatson Track in Glasgow on Sunday, August 24.
She will be accompanied by her owner, Nicole Lowther, who was diagnosed with stage 3 Hodgkin lymphoma at just 17.
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Nicole, Juno, and Bella Beatson (Image: Beatson Cancer Charity) After receiving a stem cell transplant last year, she is now undergoing chemotherapy and immunotherapy following a relapse with Stage 4 Hodgkin lymphoma this May.
Despite her health struggles, Nicole is committed to supporting Beatson in recognition of the support it has given her and her family.
Nicole said: "Off the Beatson Track is such a monumental event for me.
"It's where people gather to feel included, feel love, and feel hope.
"It's something really special."
Nicole, Juno, and Bella Beatson (Image: Beatson Cancer Charity) Last year, she completed the walk just six months post-transplant, walking with family and friends, including her six-year-old nephew and Juno, who has been a constant source of comfort for Nicole during her treatment.
Nicole said: "Juno has been the best support for me.
"She's been by my side through it all.
"When my partner gets home from work, we love nothing more than to cuddle on the couch, all three of us, and thank our lucky stars for still being here."
Nicole, Juno. Bella and Team Beatson (Image: Beatson Cancer Charity) Nicole intends to participate in the walk again this year, planning to be at the start line with Juno, even if she cannot complete the route.
The 10k event, sponsored by Allied Vehicles, starts at the Riverside Museum, passing The Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre, Kelvingrove Museum, and finishing at the Riverside.
Now in its 12th year, Off the Beatson Track has seen more than 20,000 participants, who have walked over 124,000 miles in support of people with cancer.
This year's Off the Beatson Track is expected to be the biggest yet, hosted by Laura Boyd from STV and David Farrell from Heart Scotland.
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Beatson Cancer Charity's Off the Beatson Track 2024 (Image: Beatson Cancer Charity) Maisie McCormick, community fundraising manager at Beatson Cancer Charity, said: "We're delighted to be celebrating our 12th Off the Beatson Track event this year.
"We're so grateful to everyone who has taken part over the years – some families have been with us since the beginning, so we hope everyone will get behind the celebrations this year and join us.
"Every single person who signs up is allowing us to support more cancer patients and their families over the years to come, and we cannot thank you enough for that."
