Deacon Blue ask Rutherglen and Cambuslang residents to donate to the poor this Lent

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Deacon Blue’s Ricky Ross and Lorraine McIntosh are asking residents of Rutherglen and Cambuslang to show their love for some of the world’s poorest people this Lent.The couple helped the Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund (SCIAF) launch its annual WEE BOX, BIG CHANGE appeal, which raises vital funds for its life-changing work in Africa, Asia and Latin America.Each year generous Scots up and down the country give up a favourite treat such as coffee, chocolate, wine or crisps during Lent and put the money they save into a SCIAF WEE BOX.

They then donate it at Easter to provide a hand-up to vulnerable communities worldwide, struggling to survive due to hunger, poverty and the climate emergency.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 This year, SCIAF’s appeal focuses on the people of Rwanda, 30 years on from the genocide which left around one million people dead.This comes after St Bride's Primary in Cambuslang helped raise vital funds for vulnerable people in Rwanda.Ricky said: “Having seen first-hand some of the programmes that SCIAF are involved in made us realise how important it is to support the ongoing work of SCIAF.“We are continually amazing the difference that the wee box makes, even tiny amounts make a huge change."Lorraine Currie, SCIAF’s Chief Executive said: “Our Lent appeal this year is