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Runners celebrate murder victim Moira Jones' life | Runners celebrate murder victim Moira Jones' life |
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Hundreds of people have taken part in a run in a Glasgow park to celebrate the life of a woman who was killed there. | Hundreds of people have taken part in a run in a Glasgow park to celebrate the life of a woman who was killed there. |
Businesswoman Moira Jones, 40, was raped and murdered in Queen's Park in May 2008. | Businesswoman Moira Jones, 40, was raped and murdered in Queen's Park in May 2008. |
The 5K charity run, organised by Moira's family and the Scottish Violence Reduction unit, was raising money for the Moira Fund which supports families of victims. | The 5K charity run, organised by Moira's family and the Scottish Violence Reduction unit, was raising money for the Moira Fund which supports families of victims. |
Her family also wanted the local community to "reclaim the park". | Her family also wanted the local community to "reclaim the park". |
Speaking at the event, Moira's mother Bea said her daughter had touched many lives. | |
"When she died all her friends and colleagues wrote wonderful things about her and one of them sticks in my mind today," she said. | |
"It said 'Always warm and smiling, Moira was a magnet for goodwill'. | |
"From the bottom of my heart, on behalf of Moira's family and the Moira Fund, I thank you all for showing us today that not only was Moira a magnet for goodwill but she still is." | |
Slovakian Marek Harcar was jailed for at least 25 years after being found guilty of raping and murdering Ms Jones. | Slovakian Marek Harcar was jailed for at least 25 years after being found guilty of raping and murdering Ms Jones. |