HUNDREDS of fundraisers are expected to turn out for Glasgow’s first ever Pink Ribbonwalk next month.

Organised by Breast Cancer Care, the city event – which takes place at night on June 25 - follows on from the success of the charity’s similar walks in Perthshire.

Walkers can complete a five, 10 or 20 mile route, taking in some of Glasgow’s most famous landmarks, including the Clyde Arc (squinty bridge), Kelvingrove Art Gallery, and the Royal Concert Hall.

Glasgow minister Catriona Gorton, 53, and Anne Boyle, from East Kilbride, have already signed up to take part – and it’s a cause they feel passionately about supporting.

“I was diagnosed with breast cancer shortly after I moved to Glasgow from England,” explains Catriona, who is the minister at Hillhead Baptist Church.

“It came completely out of the blue – I rolled over in bed, felt a lump and thought – what on earth is that? I thought I was fit and healthy, as I’d just finished walking the Great Glen Way, so it was a real shock to be told I had a large, aggressive tumour.”

Being in a new city, far from family and friends, Catriona was grateful for the support she received from Breast Cancer Care as she endured gruelling months of surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

“The support groups the charity offers are fantastic, and being able to talk to people who understand what you are going through is really helpful,” says Catriona, who now volunteers for Breast Cancer Care, providing peer support.

“It’s incredibly rewarding. I’m really looking forward to the Pink Ribbonwalk – I walk everywhere anyway but recent research has shown that if you walk for 30 minutes each day you can halve the risk of getting breast cancer. That’s a no-brainer for me, so I try to walk every day.”

Anne Boyle was four years clear of cancer following her first diagnosis in 2010, when she was given the devastating news the disease had returned.

“I was very fortunate the first time, because I had a mastectomy but didn’t need chemotherapy or radiotherapy,” explains Anne.

“I became a bit of a health freak after I recovered – I joined GEM Fitness in East Kilbride, and started swimming again, just trying to get my life and fitness back on track.”

In May 2014, however, Anne discovered several lumps and was told the cancer had returned and had spread.

“It’s been rough, but Breast Cancer Care have been a great support through it all,” says Anne. “The girls at GEM have been fantastic, too, and some of them are coming with me to do the Pink Ribbonwalk in Glasgow.

“It will be a fantastic event and I hope lots of people will join us.”

Emma Claridge, Pink Ribbonwalk Manager for Breast Cancer Care, said: “We’re really excited to introduce our first ever Glasgow at Night Pink Ribbonwalk in June; it will be so much more than just a night out.

“On the night you’ll be cheered along the way, get to add your personal message to the ribbon tunnel and receive a goody bag and a tasty hot meal at the finish. Best of all, you will make a real difference for everyone affected by breast cancer.”

This year, more than 1000 people living in the Greater Glasgow area will receive the devastating news that they have breast cancer.

All funds raised from the Pink Ribbonwalks enable Breast Cancer Care to provide specialist nurses, local face to face services and a vital online support network to anyone affected by breast cancer.

The shorter route is open to families; children over the age of eight will be able to take part and the age limit for the 10 and 20 mile routes is 14.

It costs £30 to register – sign up now at www.breastcancercare.org.uk/ribbonwalk