Terminally ill Lanarkshire fundraiser no ordinary Joe as he raises enough cash to buy new vans for hospice

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The terminally ill driving force behind St Andrew’s Hospice getting two new vans has spoken of his pride at seeing the new vehicles in action.Joe Steen was determined to raise thousands of pounds to buy a van for the hospice where he has worked as the warehouse manager at for the last seven years.

Tragically, the 61-year-old, from Cambuslang, was diagnosed with asbestosis and was given a terminal diagnosis several months ago.

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 But despite the diagnosis Joe threw himself into fundraising and this week was able to get to hand over not one but two new vans for the hospice having raised over £40,000.

Speaking to Lanarkshire Live this week, Joe said: “I’m so chuffed that I have managed to achieve what I wanted. I’ve left a legacy which means these vans will be able to help the hospice over many years. “We also have a lease van so we now have three on the road.“This place means so much to me, I was just glad that so many people have got behind me and the hospice.“I’ve told everyone to make sure they are always clean!”Joe’s fundraising drive saw him pack out the Parkville Hotel in Blantyre for a special event.His JustGiving page has already hit £15,000 with donations continuing to flood in.