Walter Smith's widow picks cancer unit that treated him for £50,000 donation
Ethel Smith, honoring the memory of her late husband, former football manager Walter Smith, has generously contributed £50,000 to the cancer unit at Vale of Leven Hospital. This donation aims to enhance the comfort and facilities for patients receiving care. The Emmie Smillie Foundation played a crucial role in facilitating this heartfelt contribution, reflecting the shared experiences of both…
Five years after his death, Walter Smith's widow Ethel has honored his memory by donating £50,000 to the cancer unit at Vale of Leven Hospital in Scotland. The gift, made through the Emmie Smillie Foundation, was presented on October 26, 2026, the fifth anniversary of Smith's passing. Ethel chose to support the unit that treated her husband, recognizing the care and support he received during his battle with cancer.
The donation will be used to improve facilities and patient experience at the hospital, which provides cancer treatment and other services to patients in the west of Scotland. The unit offers day-care treatment, including chemotherapy, blood transfusions, and symptom management. June Raines, the unit's charge nurse, and Gerry O Hare, a former clinical nurse specialist who cared for Smith, received the donation on behalf of the hospital.
The foundation, established by businessman Andy Smillie after his daughter's death, has previously donated £50,000 to the hospital. The contribution will help support the unit's work serving patients from the surrounding region, ensuring that Ethel's gratitude translates into support for other cancer patients in the community.
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