Neil and Grant’s Story: Running with a purpose – from couch to 5K to marathon
For Neil and Grant the Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2025 marked another milestone in their ongoing commitment to supporting our treasured NHS – and another year of running with purpose.
Royal Edinburgh Hospital Staff Scale The Kelpies to Support Families During End-of-Life Care
A team of nurses and clinical support workers from the Royal Edinburgh Hospital (REH) scaled Scotland’s iconic Kelpies to raise money for the Purple Butterfly project, a heart-warming initiative designed to bring comfort and dignity to families during end-of-life care.
Bethany’s Story: Running in Memory of Nanni Diana
In May 2025, Bethany Hitchen laced up her running shoes for her very first marathon at the Edinburgh Marathon Festival – not just to challenge herself physically, but to honour the memory of her beloved Nanni, Diana, and to give back to the NHS teams who cared for her.
Andrea’s Story: From Chronic Pain to 100 Miles of Gratitude
The Walk 100 Miles in June challenge felt like the perfect next step in celebrating how far Andrea had come in her recovery journey and giving back to the NHS team who had helped her avoid major surgery.
Francesco’s Story – Running for Hope, Healing, and the Breast Cancer Institute
Francesco is a great example of what it means to turn personal adversity into purposeful action — inspiring others, raising money to support others, and showing that even in the face of life’s toughest challenges, hope and purpose can carry us forward.
Lise, Nicola and Lisa’s Kiltwalk Story: Walking for Comfort, Dignity and Care
Every year, thousands of people take on the Kiltwalk to support causes close to their hearts. Among them this year, […]
Shaurya’s Story: Coming together to ‘be more Dhruv’ and celebrate a brother, son, friend and colleague
When Shaurya Abhi signed up for the Edinburgh Marathon Festival, it wasn’t just about crossing the finish line – it was about honouring his brother, Dhruv.
Alice’s Story: Running in honour of my dad and the remarkable people who cared for him
Inspired by the incredible care that her late father received from the teams at the Edinburgh Cancer Centre, Alice wants to run in honour of her dad and say thank you to the remarkable people who cared for him.
Maureen’s Story: Giving back by taking part in the NHS Big Tea
The NHS Big Tea event isn’t just about brewing tea; it’s about brewing community support for a cause close to […]
Katherine’s Story: Making a difference by taking on the Kiltwalk
Katherine, Olivia and Tracy are three amazing people who took part in the Kiltwalk to raise money for NHS Lothian […]