
Kelsey’s story: Taking on the Kiltwalk Big Stroll in Memory of David
Kelsey and her son Jack are taking on this year’s Glasgow Kiltwalk. It is a walk filled with love, memory, and the courage to keep moving forward after losing someone who meant the world to them.

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.

How Donors are Helping Young Adults with Chronic Kidney Disease Feel Seen, Supported and Less Alone
For young adults living with chronic kidney disease (CKD), life can feel isolating. Hospital appointments dominate everyday life, plans are interrupted by fatigue, and many struggle to explain their condition or hide it completely out of fear of being treated differently.

How Nature Resource Boxes Are Supporting Patient Recovery at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
For people recovering from a stroke or living with limited mobility, the calming, restorative power of nature can feel out of their reach.

From Recovery to Generosity: Former Patient, Callum, Raises Thousands to Help Improve Experience for Others
Callum has raised an outstanding £8,363.52, which will go towards creating a more welcoming environment for patients recovering from neurological surgery.

Cycling for Natalie: Honouring Her Life, Supporting Those Who Cared For Her
Natalie’s family has channelled their grief into action, raising money for charities that were close to her heart.

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.

Sam’s Story: Walking for Awareness, Walking with Gratitude
Senior Charge Nurse Sam Slight has spent years caring for patients in the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh’s Transplant Unit – and this year, she stepped outside the ward to walk alongside them at the Edinburgh Kiltwalk

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.

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.