Nicola Sturgeon to speak at ball in honour of Christina McKelvie

The Christina McKelvie celebration ball, taking place on April 4 at the Glasgow Hilton, will hear from the former first minister, speaking alongside Christina’s family, friends and former colleagues at Holyrood.

The ball, which seeks to raise money for two specialist cancer charities – Breast Cancer Now and Maggie’s – has limited tickets available with a sell-out expected to celebrate the legacy of the former MSP and minister, who died last year aged 57 following a battle with breast cancer.

The news also comes following last week’s World Cancer Day, whereby Christina’s son, Jack McKelvie, posted a glowing tribute to his mum — saying that Christina was a “role model to many”.

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Speaking ahead of the event, Sturgeon said: “I am honoured to be speaking at The Christina McKelvie Celebration Ball. Christina was both a colleague and dear friend, whose compassion and courage touched so many lives.

“Now, more than ever, it is so important for people to come together and celebrate the values Christina championed and for us all to commit to carrying those forward.”

The Glasgow Southside MSP added: “Christina brought an infectious energy into every room she entered and had an unyielding sense of purpose when it came to standing up for what she believed was right. This Ball will shine a light on Christina’s work and the many, many others continuing to fight for fairer society for everyone.

“The night will also, of course, be the kind of night Christina would have loved - filled with fun, laughter, and community - and I can think of no better way to honour Christina."

Further information on the Christina McKelvie celebration ball is available here: https://www.christinamckelvie.org/