Lanarkshire company raises thousands for charity in memory of former employee

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A Lanarkshire company has donated thousands of pounds to charity in the memory of a former employee.Keane Premier Group, which owns several care homes, arranged a fundraising walk up Ben A’an.Mary Thomson was an employee of the company and also aunt to the current director, Ryan Smith.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 She previously worked as a health visitor in North Lanarkshire and also as a nurse for many years.Mary came from Chapelhall and was employed by City Mission for more than 15 years.Sadly, she died suddenly and unexpectedly while at work.The walk, which included several employees and friends of Mary, took place on Saturday, September 11, last year.

The company created a JustGiving page for donations. Mary, who was described as a "massive part of Keane Premier Group" did a lot for Glasgow City Mission.A spokesperson for the company stated: “Throughout her life, Mary was a huge supporter of Glasgow City Mission, a charity which helps those who are struggling with various difficult situations such as homelessness, addiction and poverty.”“As a company, we wanted to support this amazing organisation.”The company are now planning the walk as a annual event in memory of Mary.Sign up for the new Lanarkshire newsletter!From the latest breaking news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in