“It is an honour to visit this new research facility that will help in the fight against cancer which was funded by generous donations from many people. I am delighted The Howat Foundation has kicked-off the next stage of fundraising with such a generous gift.

For too long Glasgow has been the cancer capital of Europe, and like many people over the years I have seen family and friends afflicted by the disease. I hope that investment in research facilities like this will help us beat cancer and improve the health of the people of Glasgow, Scotland and beyond, so I encourage people to continue supporting the Beatson Pebble Appeal."

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— Sir Alex Ferguson at University of Glasgow on Sept 12th 2013