Local Café Owner Donates Entire Day’s Takings to Su...
Fadi Bacheet, owner of Bliss House Café, Meadowbank is spreading festive cheer this Christmas by pledging an entire day’s takings on 24 December to NHS Lothian Charity’s Secret Santa Appeal.
Community Spirit in Action: Rotary Club Steps Up
Members of the Rotary Club of Whitburn have proudly raised £5,000 inspired by the personal experiences of the NHS by multiple club members and their families.
Moray’s Story: From Patient to Volunteer to Fundraiser
When Moray Law, his son, Alasdair, and friend John Mortimer, signed up to take part in the Big Stroll at the 2025 Edinburgh Kiltwalk, their goal was simple: to give back to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh’s Transplant Unit – the team that had changed their lives.
Introducing Our New In-Memory Pages: Remember a life l...
‘Remember A Life Loved’ is our new online in-memory platform, a space for you to honour the memory of a loved one in a way that’s meaningful to you.
Celebrating Life and Gratitude: RIE Transplant Unit Ma...
Celebrating the life-changing work of the transplant unit, the generosity of donors and families, and the strength of the community that surrounds transplant care.
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.