RANGERS legend Willie Henderson has donated more than £100,000 to the New Victoria hospital thanks to a fund set up by his daughter.

Michelle Henderson lost her battle with cervical cancer in 2012, aged just 28.

She had set up the Michelle Henderson Cervical Cancer Trust to raise funds to help others affected by the disease.

Willie unveiled a plaque at the hospital, marking a £113,000 donation which has helped NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde buy two new ultrasound machines, a new image capture system and other equipment to use with the camera system.

It also funded two new patient couches for gynaecology.

The former Rangers winger, who also played for Scotland internationally, is a patron of the charity.

He said: "Michelle set up the trust to give something back to those who had helped her during her treatment.

“The support Michelle’s trust has received through donations and people’s time has been wonderful. I hope the equipment bought from the trust’s donation will have a positive impact on women’s health across Glasgow, but it’s important we make sure women are attending screening appointments."

He said his daughter wanted to do as much as she could to make sure other women were aware of cervical cancer and the importance of screening.

He added: "The trust works to raise awareness of cervical cancer and to encourage as many women as possible to take up every screen opportunity available.

"All women in Scotland aged 20-60 are invited for cervical screening every three years, however it’s extremely worrying that, in some areas, one in three women are not attending screening.

"I’d encourage every single person who is eligible to get screened. Don’t be embarrassed or put it off; screening could save your life."

Jamie Redfern, general manager for the women and children’s service with the health board, said: "This wonderful donation from the Michelle Henderson Cervical Cancer Trust will further improve our services at both the New Victoria Hospital and the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.

“We’re grateful not only for the additional equipment, but the message that the trust is sharing through its work to raise awareness of the health benefits of regular cervical screening.

“Cervical cancer is a preventable disease and regular screening prevents eight out of ten cancers developing.

“Regular cervical screening is the best way for women to protect themselves against cervical cancer. The test takes less than five minutes but saves around 5,000 lives annually across Scotland so I join Willie in urging all eligible women to take up the offer of screening.”