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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Fiona Matheson running on the road past houses in the Edinburgh Marathon Festival

Ross and Fiona’s Story: Giving back to those who cared for our dad

Inspired by the compassionate care Ross and Fiona’s family received, they embarked on a remarkable journey of fundraising and giving back

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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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Andrew Tatham

Jenny’s story: honouring my late husband with a gift in my Will

Jenny, a valued supporter, wanted to honour her late husband’s memory with a gift in her Will to support the […]

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Richard and Jean smiling at the camera

Richard and Jean’s Story: Honouring Jean’s Memory with a Gift in My Will

Discover how Richard honoured his late wife, Jean’s, memory by generously supporting NHS Lothian Charity with a gift in his Will.

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Karen and Gordon Pirrie with friends Claire and Euan Cadger after completing the Hairy Haggis at EMF

Karen’s Story: Running together for a cause that united us all

Sometimes, the best way to tackle a challenge is with friends. Karen Pirrie, her husband, Gordon, and friends, Claire and […]

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The back of Morag looking at her artwork

Morag’s Story: Saying Thank You with a Gift in her Will

We spoke to Morag*, from Edinburgh, who recently completed her cancer treatment at the Edinburgh Cancer Centre. Morag has chosen […]

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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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