We thought it would be fun to approach local business leaders and entrepreneurs and ask if they would be prepared to be locked up for Maggie's.

Jail or Bail is sure to be fun for everyone involved, and there is an important reason behind the event: to raise funds for Maggie's Lanarkshire.

For many people living in Scotland Maggie's is a beacon of hope, offering a unique programme of practical and psychological support, available free of charge to people at any stage and with any type of cancer, and to their family and friends.

On average we support between 30-40 people every day who are affected by cancer. Last year our benefits advisor claimed millions in financial gains for local people and we have provided thousands of hours of 1-2-1 psychological and specialist cancer support.

Maggie’s centres are places where people with cancer find the hope, determination, and the resources they need to cope with one of the toughest challenges any of us is likely to have to face.

With over 50% of the population being diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lifetime, it has never been more essential to have access to the support available at Maggie’s.

The prisoners have until 3pm on Friday 25th October to fundraise their way to freedom using their mobile phones, laptops and social media channels.

To help raise bail (make a donation) in support of your favourite convict, please visit their fundraising page - see 'Fundraisers', on RHS of this page.

Thank you for supporting Jail or Bail. Your kindness and generosity will make an incredible difference to people with cancer.