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Read the latest news and find out more about what’s on across the Charity
News
All the latest news from across the Charity

Events
Find out what’s coming up across the Charity and fundraising events you can get involved in.

Real stories from our patients, staff and supporters

Running for my dad: why I took on the Edinburgh Marathon
When Alexander Ferguson signed up for the Edinburgh Marathon, it was more than a challenge, it was something more personal.

Helping Unlock Important Financial Support When Circumstances Change Due to Ill Health
Our hospital-based advice service has now helped secure over £5 million in financial support through benefits and other social security entitlements for patients, carers and staff.

Why I Walked the Kiltwalk: A Thank You From the Heart
Over the past few years, the NHS has been there for my family again and again. When life felt frightening and uncertain, they were the constant that held us together. Walking the Kiltwalk with my Aunt Bev was not just a challenge. It was our way of saying thank you.

Running together for something bigger: the Research Team at the Edinburgh Cancer Centre take on the EMF Hairy Haggis
In May 2026, a team of 12 colleagues from across cancer services and research came together to take on the Edinburgh Marathon Festival Hairy Haggis Relay Race – proving that extraordinary things can happen when people come together!