SUPPORTERS of the work of The Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice have raised money through a charity ball.

Television presenter Sarah Heaney took part in the charity’s Hospice Annual Ball at the Cameron House Hotel on the banks of Loch Lomond.

The new hospice is set to be built in Glasgow’s Bellahouston Park as part of the Brick by Brick Appeal.

A remaining £1.3million is still to be raised to reach the £21 million total.

Speaking at the event, Sarah Heaney said: “I’m a great believer in kindness and paying forward and the foundations of that are in The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice’s Brick by Brick Appeal.

“Building a new hospice is a fantastic way to offer care to the people who need it in our community now and for years to come. Together, tonight, we’re going to raise the roof on the new hospice.”

The ball has been running for 17 years and raises money to help provide free palliative care to more than 1200 patients and families every year.

Rhona Baillie, chief executive of The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice, said: “We have had a wonderful night and can’t thank our loyal supporters enough for all their help over the years,” said Rhona Baillie, chief executive of The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice.

“Thanks to their generosity we can continue to provide crucial services to those who are living with a life-limiting illness, in a place of their choice.

“That is why such ongoing support is vital as we look to the future and extend our care to many more patients and families who need our help every day.”