Hundreds of runners have taken part in a five-kilometre race held in memory of Moira Jones as it returned to Glasgow’s Queen’s Park for the first time since 2019.
Moira’s Run brought together runners and walkers, some in fancy dress, from near and far to raise money for the Moira Fund.
The charity was established by the family and friends of Moira Jones, who was abducted then murdered in the park in May 2008.
The run, which took place on Sunday October 23, was first held in 2014 but was moved to a virtual event in 2020 and 2021 because of the previous Covid-19 restrictions. Many other runners also took part virtually from all over the world.
This year, Victim Support Scotland’s Support for Families Bereaved by Crime (SFBC) team also took part. SFBC works very closely with The Moira Fund in supporting families.
The run raises money for The Moira Fund which has helped more than a thousand families in the UK affected by homicide. Grants from the charity can cover everything from funeral costs to clothes for attending court.
The Scottish Violence Reduction Unit assists in organising the event.
For more information on Moira’s Fund go to www.themoirafund.org.uk
