The Traitors star Evie Morrison will take part in the race in June (Image: Paul Campbell/Race For Life) Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter More Newsletters Subscribe Please enter a valid email Something went wrong, please try again later. More Newsletters We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. More info Thank you for subscribing! We have more newsletters Show me See Our Privacy Notice See Our Privacy Notice × Group 28 Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter Invalid email Something went wrong, please try again later. Sign Up No thanks, close We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. More info × Group 28 Thank you for subscribing! We have more newsletters Show Me No thanks, close See our Privacy Notice The Traitors' star Evie Morrison has opened up on losing both her grandparents to
cancer as she prepares to help launch and take part in a Race for Life event. The veterinary nurse was forced to say goodbye to her nana Alice Orr, 64, after she lost a long battle with oesophageal cancer in 2006. In 2018, the family faced further heartache after grandad Robert Orr died from bowel cancer. Evie, 30, told how they will be in her thoughts as she takes part in Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life Inverness on Sunday June 2 which she will take part in after sounding the starting horn. Read More Related Articles Young Scots beauty
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WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. “I think it was Nana who first taught me to care and respect animals, a love which eventually led me to train as a vet nurse. Nana Alice was a beautiful lady. Sadly she had a long, hard battle with cancer which turned out to be inoperable. “When she passed away there was a massive hole left in all of our lives. Years later, we also lost my granddad to cancer. Like so many families, our family has been touched by the disease and lost people too soon. “I’ll Race for Life in my grandparents’ memory but also to help people who are going through cancer right now.” Evie, who will run the 5k course alongside wife Kayleigh and their rescue dogs Arlo and Dash, was the last Scot standing in the second season of the hit
BBC show after making it to the final five. Evie Morrison and wife Kayleigh Deane with their rescue dogs Arlo and Dash at Loch Ness (Image: Paul Campbell/Race For Life) A keen runner, she has already completed the Edinburgh and Loch Ness marathons. Her love of the outdoors and sense of adventure is what inspired her to sign up for the show. She explained: “I’m proud to call the north of
Scotland my home. I loved the opportunity to be in series two of The Traitors. It was the most amazing experience. “It’s filmed near my home and I enjoyed the chance to be the unofficial tour guide for the film crew and cast, pointing out all the beautiful places. “I was proud to see other people enjoy the Scottish Highlands as much as me. Most of them can’t wait to come back, which is great. “The Traitors was one massive, big fun thing to do. There are lots of good things coming up this year and if I can help people along the way that’s even better.” Lisa Adams, Cancer Research UK’s spokeswoman in Scotland, said: “We are grateful to Evie and Kayleigh for their support. No matter how cancer affects us, life is worth racing for. Sadly nearly 1 in 2 of us will get cancer in our lifetime. Top news stories today Scot baby killer battered behind bars Video shows Scots toddler vaping Scots told 'learn to live with seagulls' Gambling Scots mum embezzled £30k “Race for Life has the power not only to transform lives, but to save them. We’re proud that Race for Life has already helped double survival rates in the
UK. “We’d love for as many people as possible across Scotland to join us at Race for Life. There is an event for everyone and we mean everyone. Walk, jog, run or take on the course however it suits best. “It’s a chance to feel the power of moving together with fellow Race for Lifers and to treasure that moment of crossing the finish line.” Don't miss the latest news from around Scotland and beyond - Sign up to our daily newsletter here. Story Saved You can find this story in My Bookmarks. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Follow Daily Record
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