Lisa's Grangemouth night at the races raises £1,300 for charity
The final total will be higher, as donations are still being finalised after the recent event at the Oxgangs centre.
“It was an amazing night, with a big turn-out said Lisa (37), whose previous fundraisers in memory of her father Ian have raised comparable amounts - for example last year a comedy hypnotist night raised more than £1,000.
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Hide AdIan died of liver cancer, and amid the grief at his passing there was gratitude for the care he received from Marie Curie nurses.
She said: “Many thanks to everyone who helped - the cost of an overnight visit by a Marie Curie nurse is £180, but the difference that makes to someone suffering from a terrible illness is incalculable”.