WATCH: Stoltman brothers in flying effort to support Maggie's Highlands event at Inverness Airport Run the Runway

THE world's strongest brothers are calling for people to donate to a cancer charity close to their hearts which will host a popular fundraising event tomorrow.

Tom and Luke Stoltman, from Invergordon, backed the call for people to join Maggie's Highlands event Run the Runway, which will take place tomorrow (August 27) at Inverness Airport.

The brothers, who lost their mother to cancer in 2016, are supporting the event and putting the effort to make the fundraiser fly high.

Luke Stoltman said: "Mum was one of the strongest people that we know, physically, mentally and emotionally, so we think that's where we get our strength.

"Everything that we do, we do it in mum's memory, and that's why we are here today and raising awareness.

"Maggie's have an awesome race on tomorrow to run or walk around the whole runway at Inverness Airport, so we are raising awareness because it's a great charity and it holds a special place in our hearts.

"Maggie's a huge charity, it's free to use and they offer support to anyone throughout the country – emotional, physical, any support you need they'll give it to you.

"We want to help raise as much money as we can for this great cause."

Now in its fifth year, Run the Runway is fundraising event that gives people the opportunity to take part in a 5k walk or run of Inverness Airport main runway at midnight, guided only by the runway lighting.

Over 140 people are expected to attend the event tomorrow.

Andrew Benjamin, centre fundraising manager for Maggie's Highlands: "It's amazing to have live events again, and the it adds to the enjoyment people have being out and raising money for a cancer charity, which is hugely important at the moment.

"We are so excited to have the Stoltman brothers support our Run the Runway event. We want to thank all the runners and those who have donated to them for their support. With the cost of living having such a hige impact on people with cancer, we know Maggie's support is needed more than ever."

A new survey released by Maggie's Highlands this week found that over a quarter of people in the UK with a cancer diagnosis are more worried about the cost of living crisis than their cancer, with 77 per cent feeling that it is affecting their chances for a successful treatment.

For more information on ways to support the charity, visit Maggie's Highland website or follow them on social media.

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