FACE to FACE – with John Macaulay, Volunteer
Over a coffee, we caught up with John Macaulay MBE, who volunteers for FACE, a cancer fund, part of NHS Lothian Charity.
FACE: Summer Update
As we look back on a warm summer, we’re excited to share updates on initiatives that have been funded through the FACE cancer fund, which are making a difference in and around the Edinburgh Cancer Centre.
Nicky’s 58km Sea Swim round Jersey
An Edinburgh woman whose breast cancer was discovered after a jellyfish sting has completed a gruelling 58km (36 miles) non-stop sea swim around Jersey to raise money for the NHS team that treated her.
From the lab to the start line: Why Charlene’s chose to run the EMF 10K and support NHS Lothian Charity’s Breast Cancer Institute Fund
When Charlene lined up for the EMF 10K, it wasn’t just about running for the finish line. She was running for the work that’s shaped her life – and the people it’s there to help.
Running together for something bigger: the Research Team at the Edinburgh Cancer Centre take on the EMF Hairy Haggis
In May 2026, a team of 12 colleagues from across cancer services and research came together to take on the Edinburgh Marathon Festival Hairy Haggis Relay Race – proving that extraordinary things can happen when people come together!
From Diagnosis to Discovery: How Your Support Is Changing Breast Cancer Care
Every day at the Edinburgh Cancer Centre, life-changing conversations take place. The Breast Unit at the Centre is the largest and busiest in the UK, with around 840 people diagnosed with breast cancer each year. For nearly one in three patients, the cancer has already spread or returned.
Alan’s Story: Walking 100 Miles After Cancer Treatment
Travelling to the Western General for treatment, Alan noticed an advert for Walk 100 Miles in June. He realised that this was how he could reconnect with his love for walking and reclaim a part of himself whilst also giving something back to the people who had cared for him.
FACE: Spring Update
We’re excited to share updates on several projects that are taking place, particularly in the outdoor spaces around the Edinburgh Cancer Centre, helping to make them more welcoming, peaceful, and restorative.
Wee Move Event: Helping Children with Cancer Rediscover Confidence, Joy and the Freedom to Play
“I definitely came home with my heart full.“
Staff from across the hospital volunteered their time because they believed in what the day represented: a reminder that childhood doesn’t stop during treatment, it simply needs space, understanding, and compassion to flourish.
How Your Support is Helping NHS Lothian Bring Advanced Diagnostics to Outpatient Care
Thanks to your generous support, the Colorectal Unit at Western General Hospital has introduced the Lumeneye System into outpatient clinics.