Walter Smith's widow donates £50,000 to cancer unit

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 13:01 · Archive

Ethel Smith has donated £50,000 from the Emmie Smillie Foundation to the haematology-oncology unit at Vale of Leven Hospital in Alexandria.

The haematology-oncology unit at Vale of Leven Hospital in Alexandria has received a £50,000 donation from the Emmie Smillie Foundation, nominated by Ethel Smith, wife of the late Walter Smith. The donation is one of the largest in the unit's history.

Walter Smith, who managed Scotland and Rangers, received treatment at the unit. The cheque was presented to Charge Nurse June Raines and Gerry O'Hare, a former Clinical Nurse Specialist who cared for Mr Smith during his time there and knew the family.

Ethel Smith said she had no hesitation in nominating the unit. 'Walter received treatment here, so it felt fitting as a thank you for the care we received from the unit and the hospital in general,' she said. 'We have personal experience of what the hospital does for the local community, and this donation is part of recognising that.' The funds will be used to enhance the unit's facilities and improve the experience of patients undergoing treatment, though specific plans have not yet been finalised.

How it is being reported

• Walter Smith’s widow presents 'biggest ever donation' to hospitalThe widow of the late Scotland and Rangers manager Walter Smith has presented a hospital with one of its biggest-ever donations.The Herald · 26 Oct, 12:32
• Wife of Rangers legend Walter Smith presents £50k to cancer unit that cared for late husbandThe £50,000 donation is one of the biggest in history received by the unit.Glasgow Live · 26 Oct, 12:25
• Wife of late Walter Smith honours Rangers legend with £50,000 cancer unit donationVale of Leven Hospital’s cancer unit receives £50,000 from the Emmie Smillie Foundation, nominated by Ethel Smith to honour Walter Smith’s care there in Scotland.Glasgow Times · 26 Oct, 12:06

In this story: Ethel Smith · Walter Smith · Vale of Leven Hospital · Emmie Smillie Foundation · Alexandria · Scotland · Rangers

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