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Glasgow Times
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
'Summer Santa' is encouraging people to zip slide the Clyde
Danny King, known for dressing up as Father Christmas to raise money at events across Lanarkshire, is now hoping to drum up support for the Zip Slide the Clyde event. The 63-year-old is a proud advocate for the Maggie's centre in Lanarkshire. He said: "They are helpful to those who are going through a cancer journey, and you are made to feel part of the wider Maggie's family. "As soon as you enter, you are met with kind people who go out of their way to support, comfort, and direct you to the appropriate help that you require." Maggie's Lanarkshire building (Image: Supplied) The Summer Santa, so named by centre fundraising organiser, Kerry-Anne Lang, previously took part in a Zip Slide event when he was just 16 years old, and said he "really enjoyed it". Read more: Thrilling zip slide event will see participants fly across Glasgow's River Clyde Now, the Wishaw native is advising anyone who is considering taking part to "go for it, it's for a great cause.' The event on Saturday, August 30, will see people zip slide from the top of the Riverside Museum to raise cash for Maggie's cancer charity. Those looking to take part can sign up online here: Other participants at this year's event include Eve Esteban, who said Maggie's Lanarkshire was a "lifeline" after her cancer diagnosis. She said: "Since my diagnosis, Maggie's has offered support in a number of ways. "I have taken part in yoga and relaxation classes, and I attend groups which offer support that I don't think I would access anywhere else. "As soon as I enter the centre, I feel a weight lift off my shoulders as I know I will be offered support and can share my true feelings of what it's like living with cancer. 'Unfortunately, cancer affects so many people now, and the more we can do to get the word out about Maggie's resources, the better. " Centre visitor Laura McCourt, from South Lanarkshire, will also take part in the challenge despite her fear of heights. She will take part in honour of her mum, who was diagnosed with Stage 4 metastatic breast cancer in August 2024. The kitchen at Maggie's Forth Valley (Image: Supplied) Read more: Juno the dog set to join Beatson 10k event - here is why Laura said: "I'm certainly not someone who likes to live outside my comfort zone, that's for sure. "But when I saw the call for Zip Slide volunteers, I knew it was the perfect way to say a huge 'thank you' to Maggie's for the incredible support they've given me. "Maggie's isn't just a building; it's a haven. "A place where the kettle's always on and you're met with warmth, not judgement. "You don't need an appointment. "You just walk in, and someone's there." Danny, Eve, and Laura have all emphasised the importance of taking part in Maggie's events in order to support more people who are living with cancer. Lorrie Cameron, centre head at Maggie's Lanarkshire, said: "Maggie's relies entirely on voluntary donations from individuals and the local community to enable our professional team to provide specialist cancer support, psychological support and benefits advice for everyone who needs it."
Daily Record
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Wishaw man Danny encourages locals to zip slide over River Clyde for Maggie's Lanarkshire
The event at the Riverside Museum, running from 9am to 3pm, will feature many inspiring centre visitors from Maggie's Lanarkshire and Forth Valley. A Wishaw man is one of several Lanarkshire locals encouraging daredevils the zip slide over the River Clyde for Maggie's Lanarkshire. On Saturday, August 30, supporters at Maggie's cancer charity are taking part in the incredible Zip Slide the Clyde event, soaring 100ft high and 1245ft along Glasgow's iconic cityscape to raise money for their centres in Lanarkshire and Forth Valley. The event at the Riverside Museum, running from 9am to 3pm, will feature many inspiring centre visitors from Maggie's Lanarkshire and Forth Valley. One centre visitor from Maggie's Lanarkshire, 63-year-old Danny King, has been promoting the event within his local area of Wishaw. Danny said he is proud to support Maggie's and is an advocate for the centre in Lanarkshire. He said: 'They (Maggie's) are helpful to those who are going through a cancer journey, and you are made to feel part of the wider Maggie's family. 'As soon as you enter you are met with kind people who go out of their way to support, comfort, and direct you to the appropriate help that you require.' Danny is an incredible supporter of Maggie's Lanarkshire, raising money through his festive dress up as Santa Clause at Christmas events in the Lanarkshire area. This year, he has continued his efforts to find ways to fundraise for Maggie's Lanarkshire throughout the year and has been named Lanarkshire's 'Summer Santa' by Centre Fundraising Organiser, Kerry-Anne Lang. Danny has previously participated in a Zip Slide event when he was 16 years old, stating that he 'really enjoyed it' and telling those who are considering taking part 'to go for it, it's for a great cause'. Centre visitor Laura McCourt, 41, from South Lanarkshire has also decided to take part in the Zip Slide the Clyde event in honour of her Mum and to support Maggie's Lanarkshire. Despite her fear of heights, Laura is determined to complete the Zip Slide the Clyde challenge. She said 'I'm certainly not someone who likes to live outside my comfort zone, that's for sure! But when I saw the call for Zip Slide volunteers, I knew it was the perfect way to say a huge 'thank you' to Maggie's for the incredible support they've given me.' In August 2024, following what they thought was a routine scan for a minor pain, Laura's mum was diagnosed with Stage 4 Metastatic Breast Cancer - completely symptomless until then. Laura said that she had tried to cope with the news of her mum's diagnosis on her own, but her best friend urged and pushed her to go to Maggie's Lanarkshire for support. She added: 'I was met with nothing but kindness. I spoke with a nurse specialist who listened, offered reassurance, and made me feel less alone. 'I've been having regular therapy sessions with one of their specialist psychologists ever since, helping me to process what's happening and slowly build a sense of calm again.' Since Maggie's opened its first centre in 1996, the charity has developed a programme of support that is proven to help people with cancer, as well as family and friends, take back control. Maggie's professional staff include psychologists, cancer support specialists and benefits advisors. Lorrie Cameron, Centre Head at Maggie's Lanarkshire said: 'Maggie's relies entirely on voluntary donations from individuals and the local community to enable our professional team to provide specialist cancer support, psychological support and benefits advice for everyone who needs it.' If you have any questions about the zip slide event, get in touch with the team at Maggie's Lanarkshire. The spaces are filling up quickly, with a limited number remaining. If you would like to take part click here. *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here.
