Park School teachers run Race for Life in memory of beloved pupil

Park School teachers took on a 10k challenge at Race for Life as a heartfelt tribute to Katy Hay, a beloved S4 pupil who passed away after a courageous battle with cancer.

- ELINA KOBZAR

The Cancer Research UK Race for Life took place at the Low Green on Sunday, June 1 where the Park School team raised over £5,500 for life-saving research.

Claire Matthews, the S4 key teacher, told the Standard: "The day started cold and wet but the weather picked up and we had a great day.

"Katy's mum, aunt and one of her sisters came to cheer us on along with her best friend Kirsty and her mum. They stayed until every single one of us crossed the finishing line and cheered us all on throughout the race.

"Some ran and others walked but we all completed the 10k and raised over £5,400 so far for Cancer Research. Dr Marie Macklin donated £1,000 which gave us all such a boost."

Alanah Robb, who was Katy's key teacher, added: "It was a fantastic day tinged with sadness. We all wore our Katy T-shirts. We were the only ones wearing photo T-shirts so we really stood out on the course.