Hundreds of people take to Queens Park for annual Moira Fund run
Despite the rain the runners were keen to take part in the charity jog
Hundreds of people braved the weather in Queens Park on Sunday morning to take part in the annual Moira Fund run.
The event is held in memory of Moira Jones, who was abducted from the park and killed in May 2008, and was sponsored this year for the third time by Victim Support Scotland (VSS).
More than 480 people signed up for the run, with winner Richard Cooper completing it in just 19 minutes.
Founder of the Moira Fund, and Moira’s mum, Bea Jones said: “Despite the weather, I am delighted at the number of people who participated in the Moira Run to Queen's Park Glasgow for another year to celebrate the life of Moira.
“The Moira Run is an important annual event in Glasgow which brings together a wide range of people to Queens Park where Moira was murdered.
“Every year we become more and more grateful for their support and all the money raised, every penny of which is passed to families who have lost a loved one through murder.”
Bea set up the charity after Moira’s death as a way to support other families who have lost loved ones to violent crime.
She told us: “It allows us to go on doing what keeps me going, and what keeps me going is moira’s charity, I don’t know how, to be honest, I would’ve carried on and done with my life otherwise.
“Moira was much loved, she’ll always be much loved, these people understand that, and they all want us to be able to help others in the same position.”
The event raised over £5,000 for the Moira Fund.
VSS chief executive Kate Wallace said: “We were delighted to be given the opportunity to sponsor the Moira Run.
“The Moira Fund has been a long-standing partner of VSS, and greatly supports our Support for Families Bereaved by Crime service.
“A huge thank you to everyone involved in organising the event, and all who took part to raise money and awareness in honour of the life of Moira Jones, and other families throughout Scotland who have been affected by murder and culpable homicide.”
Bea Jones also offered her thanks, saying: “I thank each and every one of the people who took part today, in person and virtually, and our volunteers, who play a massive part in organising this wonderful event.
"I would like to extend a special thanks to our partners Victim Support Scotland for sponsoring this year's event, ensuring it is able to go ahead this year.
“Without their support the Moira Run would not have been possible."