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HE became known as “the guy with breast cancer”. But, in his hometown of Galashiels, he was the Braw Lad they never had. Andy Darling died, aged 42, on Monday following a seven year battle with the disease. But his legacy lives on. The nightclub boss, who ran Bond’s Bar in Galashiels and Angus O’Malley’s in Selkirk, dedicated the final years of his life to raising awareness of breast cancer, which is often thought of as a condition that only affects women. He ignored a lump in his chest for more than two years before he was diagnosed with the disease. However, his selfless charity work, including a catwalk to raise money for Breast Cancer Care in Glasgow last year, has made other men more aware of the symptoms - and saved lives. Leave a message for Andy in our online book of condolences.