The Titan Crane is all set to glow purple on November 17 to mark Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.
The council landmark is one of many from across the UK to take part in the ‘Turn it Purple’ event to raise awareness of the disease which is the fifth deadliest cancer in the UK.
Every year, almost 9,000 men and women will be newly diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and, due to late diagnosis, they will be faced with an average life expectancy of just three to six months.
The crane was red in support of the Scottish Poppy Appeal last week in time for Remembrance Day before switching this week to purple.
The team behind charity Pancreatic Cancer Action told the Clydebank Post: “By Turning it Purple, we are generating discussion and awareness of the cancer and its symptoms which could ultimately save lives.
“It is also a way to pay tribute to all those who suffer or have lost their battle to the disease.”
To find out more about pancreatic cancer, including symptoms and diagnosis, visit pancanscot.org.
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