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Personal stories of how you have either supported or benefitted from the support provided by NHS Lothian Charity can help inspire others.

If you’ve got a story you’d like to share, we’d love to hear from you. Just get in touch with us at [email protected] 

EMF runner, Beth, running past the crowds in her NHS Lothian Charity t-shirt

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.

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Fundraiser Andrea Stirling wearing her NHS Lothian Charity t-shirt and standing in front of a wall

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.

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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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