An EMF participant, Francesco Pomponi running with his arms raised in celebration

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.

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a person receiving a head massage

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, […]

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EMF runner group

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.

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NHS Lothian Charity Supporter, Alice Graves, and her dad

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.

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Photo of a garden with a marquees. People are walking around looking at the NHS Big Tea stalls and chatting.

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 […]

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Katherine, her daughter Olivia and friend Tracy holding their medals at the finish line of the Kiltwalk

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 […]

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Kennedy Wilson helps keep patients connected at the Western General Hospital

16 January 2024

Kennedy Wilson helps keep patients connected at the We...

Global real estate investment company, Kennedy Wilson, has generously donated £10,000 to NHS Lothian Charity to support free enhanced WiFi for patients at the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh for one year.

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Julie and Debbie, nurses who work in the rehabilitation wards at the Astley Ainslie Hospital.

Julie and Debbie’s Story: Bringing the festive spirit to patients at Christmas

We are Julie and Debbie, nurses who work in the rehabilitation wards at the Astley Ainslie Hospital. We’ve worked every […]

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Mary, a patient in East Lothian Community Hospital getting presents from Santa while spending Christmas in hospital

Mary’s Story: Making Hospital Feel Like Home at Christmas

I took a fall back in September and broke my ankle in 3 places, I was admitted to the Royal […]

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Bags of Christmas presents in an NHS Lothian office waiting to be handed out to patients. Linked to Michele's story

Michele’s Story: Bringing Festive Joy and Creating a Brighter Christmas for Everyone.

Michele Counter, an NHS Lothian Ward Clerk, works in the Medical Assessment Unit at the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh. […]

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