Ball in beloved Hamilton woman's name will help others through loss of loved one

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A Lanarkshire family, who lost their precious daughter and sister to cancer, are helping to support the establishment of a new bereavement service for those struggling to come to terms with the death of a loved one.When 22-year-old Eilidh McHugh lost her short battle with the disease five years ago, her devastated parents, Elaine and Michael, and elder sister, Kerry, discovered there was a significant gap in the provision of professional bereavement support in Scotland.That’s when they began a dialogue with Beatson Cancer Charity in an effort to bridge an anomaly that left bereft families like theirs with nowhere to turn.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Proceeds from the recent Eilidh’s Light Ball, held in the Dalziel Park Hotel in Motherwell, raised a staggering £52,400 for the charity.The support and generosity of relatives and friends in this latest fundraising event has helped the amount raised in Eilidh’s name smash through the £400,000 barrier.Speaking on behalf of Team Eilidh at the ball last month, Elaine and Kerry told the gathering of 280 guests that proceeds from the evening will financially support the establishment of Beatson Cancer Charity’s new bereavement service, which will offer caring and compassionate support, particularly in the first few months of a person’s loss.“Our