Hamilton Advertiser

Charity boost for sick kids thanks to sporting events

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A Lanarkshir­e charity received a bumper cash boost this New Year – thanks to a host of sporting events held in 2018.

Les Hoey’s Dreammaker Foundation – which arranges treats for children with life-threatenin­g diseases – received a cheque for £2700 from Fsg/goldstar Promotions.

The company, part-owned by Bothwell businessma­n Francis Gilluley who also runs the popular Fighting Scots Gym in Bellshill, puts on sporting events all year round, with proceeds from ticket sales and auctions being donated to the good cause.

Such events in 2018 included evenings with boxing legends Tommy ‘The Hitman’ Hearns, Tyson Fury and Roy Jones Junior, as well as football nights with former Rangers manager Walter Smith, and explayers Lee Mcculloch, Ian Durrant and Barry Ferguson.

And a further £600 will also be donated following the auction of a signed Mike Tyson boxing glove last month.

Francis told the Advertiser: “We host a number of events throughout the year and work closely with Les Hoey and his Dreammaker Foundation, supporting and promoting the wonderful work they do for children across Lanarkshir­e and the wider Glasgow area.

“We met with Les prior to Christmas to hand over the cheque for £2700. However, we were delighted to host our annual Boxing Day auction of a signed Mike Tyson boxing glove, which raised a further £600 for the charity.

“We look forward to continuing our relationsh­ip with the charity in 2019.”

Meanwhile, the next FSG event set to take place with proceeds for the charity, is an evening with former Celtic managers Neil Lennon, who is currently at the helm at Hibs, and Gordon Strachan.

The event, which includes a Q&A session, entertainm­ent, stories from the game, and photo opportunit­ies, will take place at Motherwell Concert Hall and Theatre on Friday, February 15. For tickets please visit the website Culture North Lanarkshir­e or call 01698 403120.

Meanwhile, Les Hoey’s Dreammaker Foundation are looking for people to take part in the Glasgow Kiltwalk on April 28 and help raise money for their small charity.

Les said: “Firstly, a huge thank you for the continued support from Fsg/goldstar Promotions, it is greatly appreciate­d. And secondly, we are receiving new applicatio­ns daily for the Glasgow Kiltwalk. If you would like to support the foundation, then we have discount codes for the 23-mile and 15-mile walks.

“Please call the office on 01698 651 789 for your code.”

 ??  ?? Upcoming Neil Lennon and Gordon Strachan will be appearing
Upcoming Neil Lennon and Gordon Strachan will be appearing
 ??  ?? Generous Frank (left) hands over the charity cheque to Les
Generous Frank (left) hands over the charity cheque to Les

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