Poignant Chris's House event for Lanarkshire residents commemorating loved ones

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Hundreds of people walked from darkness into the light at the weekend to remember loved ones lost to suicide.They were taking part in this year’s Walk of Hope, organised by North Lanarkshire-based charity Chris’s House, paying homage to family members and friends who took their own lives.Despite the lack of light the bright yellow procession snaked its way across the River Clyde and along it’s embankments in a 5km circuit leaving and returning to the Glasgow Science Centre.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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It was a beautiful night and morning and I think it’s the best atmosphere we’ve had yet. I can’t thank everyone enough, from those who took part to the entertainers and our sponsors, Andy of AB