Lanarkshire Cancer Care Trust and Lanarkshire Rape Crisis Centre shortlisted for funding windfall from Scotmid

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Two Lanarkshire charities are in the running to win a funding jackpot after being shortlisted in the latest round of Scotmid’s community connect initiative.Lanarkshire Cancer Care Trust (LCCT) and Lanarkshire Rape Crisis Centre are among the three finalists in the retailer’s current members’ vote to distribute a prize fund of £25,000, alongside Dumfries home-start organisation Shax.The organisation receiving the highest number of votes between now and April will receive £15,000 while the other two will receive £5000 – and both local groups would use the windfall to continue and expand their vital services.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 Representatives from the two good causes welcomed their shortlisting in the funding round; with LCCT planning to use any award to continue supporting their pool of volunteer drivers.The organisation, now running for more than 30 years, offers free transport to and from appointments for cancer patients across Lanarkshire, with volunteer drivers offering their vehicles and time to provide the service.

Development and fundraising officer Frank Roy CBE said: “We are absolutely delighted to be one of the three groups chosen to receive a share of £25,000 – it will help us ensure that patients are able to be transported free by our drivers to receive their vital