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Stagecoach Driver Swaps Bus For Beating Cancer

A bus driver from Liverpool has stepped out from behind from the wheel and got her running shoes on to raise money for Cancer Research UK

Lorraine Gavin, 41, who works for Stagecoach Merseyside ran Liverpool’s Race For Life 5K earlier this month in memory of her aunt who passed away from lung cancer.

With an original goal of raising £500, Lorraine has now smashed her target, earning over £1,500 following generous donations from her co-workers.

Lorraine has worked at Stagecoach’s Gillmoss bus depot for over three years. Stagecoach Merseyside bosses sponsored Lorraine and donated £250 to the cause.

She said: “I am over the moon with how much I’ve raised. I want to take this opportunity to thank all my friends and colleagues who have been so generous with their donations.

“It means a lot to me to have their support. It was a difficult challenge, tougher than I imagined, but it was a fantastic feeling to get over the line.

“Cancer is something affects everyone – whether it’s someone who has it or just someone you know – I just want to do my bit to help others and one day, beat cancer altogether!”

Rob Jones, managing director at Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire, said: “Well done to Lorraine for overcoming her own personal hurdle. Here at Stagecoach we want to support all our drivers to achieve their own goals. It is an incredible cause and one we were more than happy to support.”

Members of the public can still donate to Lorraine’s page by visiting https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/lorraines-race-for-life-421.

Stagecoach Bus is one of the UK’s major employers, supporting around 24,000 jobs across the UK and 1,209 jobs in Merseyside and South Lancashire. Over 200 people have completed apprenticeships with Stagecoach since 2004 and the company currently employs around 150 apprentices. All Stagecoach vehicles are fitted with eco-driving systems which lower emissions and the company has shown the biggest commitment to using 100 per cent biofuel of any UK bus operator.

Stagecoach is part of Liverpool City Region’s Bus Alliance, a partnership between Liverpool’s biggest bus operators and Merseytravel. The Alliance is focussed on quality of vehicles and customer service, value for money journeys and straightforward travel from simple fare structures to easy to understand journey planning and a clear, simple bus network.

Follow the company online at stagecoachbus.com or on Twitter at @StagecoachMCSL for more information and company updates.

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Henry Roberts .