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Fundraisers shine beacon of hope on bid to build safe space

Lighthouse for Perth's Tracy Swan
Lighthouse for Perth's Tracy Swan

Fundraisers have donated £10,000 to a charity which aims to provide a safe space for those at risk of self harm.

Lighthouse for Perth was set up by Tracy Swan following the death of her daughter Jodie Mcnab in 2013.

Among those who raised funds was the Fair City junior football club, who raised more than £1,000 by holding a tournament for teams from Perth, Dundee and Angus.

Tracy’s husband Tommy, along with Debbie Sean, climbed Ben Nevis for the charity, while her brother in law, Derek, took part in the Loch Ness marathon.

Two women, Gwen Buchan and Hollie Syme, raised funds in memory of loved ones.

Tracy thanked all those who had raised money for her charity.

She said: “It’s overwhelming that they have done this for The LightHouse for Perth and because it’s all local for the size of Perth this is an amazing amount.

“I would like to thank all the people that took part in fund raising and for all the public and Perth businesses (too many to mention) that donated prizes throughout for all the different events

“I feel very humble with the generosity.”

She said plans for the safe space were moving forward, but had faced delays.

“It’s an even bigger year next year for the preparation of The Lighthouse,” she said. “We were hoping to have it up and running this year but all the formalities and funding has held us back a little.

“Sadly again this year there have been to many tragic story’s of life lost to suicide and self harm still on the increase so when we do open The LightHouse we want everything right from the start.”

Jodie died after spending five days in a coma. The 22-year-old had been admitted to Murray Royal hospital just nine days before she died.

Tracy has campaigned for a Fatal Accident Inquiry to take place.

Earlier this year it was announced that the procurator fiscal had launched a probe into Jodie’s death, along with two others on the secure Moredun ward.