A FAMILY are to pay tribute to their grandfather and raise cash to help people suffering from asbestos-related diseases.

Adele Pollock, from Balornock, has arranged a black tie ball at Celtic Park tonight to raise funds for Mesothelioma UK.

The 25-year-old wanted to pay tribute to her beloved grandfather Johnny Quinn, who died last year of mesothelioma - just six weeks after being diagnosed with the disease.

Mr Quinn, from Balornock, worked as a train driver his whole life and his family suspect this is where he was exposed to the toxic fibres which caused mesothelioma - a cancer of the lung lining, which is always fatal.

He leaves behind his wife of 57 years Chrissie, along with his six children, 14 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.

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Adele, a health and safety worker, said her whole family were "absolutely devastated" when they discovered his diagnosis, and were determined to give something to help fight the disease.

She said: "He was diagnosed in August last year and was told he'd have between 12 and 18 months [to live] but he only lasted six weeks.

"I was really close to him and was absolutely devastated when he died, the whole family were. We're all close and we all loved him.

"We wanted to arrange this event and we chose Celtic Park because my granda was a big Celtic fan.

"He's got a brick there so we thought it would be a nice tribute to him to hold it there.

"He had a season ticket and he arranged a Celtic supporters bus when he was younger."

Mr Quinn, a great-grandfather of 14, "slowed down" six months before he died, according to his family, and in the final weeks of his life was unable to do anything for himself.

Adele explained:" He went for a routine checkup one day at the doctors and they sent him to the hospital.

"That's when they said what was wrong with him. In the last six weeks he really deteriorated. He couldn't go to the toilet and things, he couldn't do much for himself really.

"He was married to my gran for 57 years. He had six kids, 14 grandkids, 14 grand kids and 14 great grandkids , and we all miss him so much."

Adele hopes the money raised from the fundraising ball will go towards paying for specialist nurses at Mesothelioma UK.

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The nurses are based across the country and provide specialist advice and treatment for those suffering with the disease, and their families.

More than 200 people are expected to attend the glittering event tonight, which is the first fundraising gala held in Scotland for the charity.

To donate to the fund in memory of Adele's grandfather, visit www.justgiving.com/John-quinn37 or to donate directly to the charity contact http://www.mesothelioma.uk.com