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Andrea Lambrou

MP hails East Kilbride firefighters for Ukraine support at charity fundraisers

East Kilbride Fire Station has been busy raising thousands of pounds to help local charities and people fleeing war-torn Ukraine.

A charity car wash earlier this month raised a whopping £1550 for Ukranian refugees - with £775 donated to SCIAF's Ukraine Appeal and the other £775 going to Christian Aid's Ukraine Emergency Appeal.

And last week's popular charity plant sale attracted hundreds of green-fingered locals with a wide selection of plants.

Running for over 30 years and returning after a two-year hiatus following the pandemic, the popular local fundraiser raised an incredible £3486.

Half of the funds will go to the National Fire Fighters Charity (formerly the Fire Service National Benevolent Fund), with the other being split between several nominated local charities.

Lisa Cameron MP at EK Fire Station's charity plant sale (East Kilbride News)

Crew Commander Matthew Smith said: "The day was a great success after not being able to hold it for two years. A massive thanks to all the local businesses that donated prizes for our tombola and raffle."

The town's MP presented the firefighters with signed football memorabilia including signed photographs of Denis Law, Henrik Larsson and Alfredo Morelos and football boots signed by Kenny Miller and Stilian Petrov for their fundraising efforts.

Dr Cameron said: “It was fantastic to visit East Kilbride Fire & Rescue this weekend to support their plant sale and fundraiser. I was delighted to gift their appeal football memorabilia towards their charity fundraising.

"My father-in-law worked as a firefighter and I know personally just how dedicated they are in ensuring our safety, working on the frontline to protect us every day."

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