
Ella and Anna’s Story: Sisters Running for Recovery, Together!
On 25th May 2025, sisters Ella and Anna Hudson took on the Edinburgh Half Marathon together – not just as a personal challenge, but as a deeply meaningful tribute to the care that helped save Ella’s life

A round up of festive activities from our FACE fundrai...
It’s been a truly special festive season for our FACE fundraising group, filled with memorable moments, heartfelt generosity and festive cheer across the community.

Local Café Owner Donates Entire Day’s Takings to Su...
Fadi Bacheet, owner of Bliss House Café, Meadowbank is spreading festive cheer this Christmas by pledging an entire day’s takings on 24 December to NHS Lothian Charity’s Secret Santa Appeal.

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.

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.

Introducing Our New In-Memory Pages: Remember a life l...
‘Remember A Life Loved’ is our new online in-memory platform, a space for you to honour the memory of a loved one in a way that’s meaningful to you.

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.

Neil and Grant’s Story: Running with a purpose – from couch to 5K to marathon
For Neil and Grant the Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2025 marked another milestone in their ongoing commitment to supporting our treasured NHS – and another year of running with purpose.

Royal Edinburgh Hospital Staff Scale The Kelpies to Support Families During End-of-Life Care
A team of nurses and clinical support workers from the Royal Edinburgh Hospital (REH) scaled Scotland’s iconic Kelpies to raise money for the Purple Butterfly project, a heart-warming initiative designed to bring comfort and dignity to families during end-of-life care.

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.