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A Rutherglen mother and son duo will climb new heights next month to do their bit and raise money for Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland.

Margaret McKinnie and her son Connor will abseil the Falkirk Wheel on Sunday, March 20, to raise funds. And the pair are excited to do their bit and give back to the charity that has helped them so much.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 Margaret told Lanarkshire Live: “Connor was born with spina bifida occulta - it's the mildest form of the illness."When he was born he had a tethered spinal cord, which is a complication of spina bifida as well as a few other complications.“He had surgery for that two years ago.

We regularly have to go to hospital appointments and physio."We wanted to take part to raise awareness and say thank you for the support that the charity gives out."Treatment for Connor has seen the family travel all over, regularly heading to East Kilbride and Hamilton for appointments.SBH Scotland have always supported the family and may well do again soon, as Connor may need surgery to rectify problems with his femur which is not growing properly.Margaret, who works at Chapmans in Rutherglen, added: "One of the reasons I had to learn to drive was to be able to take Connor to hospital appointments.“I used to be a shop manager but now I’m working in a

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