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, are three remarkable NHS Lothian members of staff.

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EMF runner group

Shaurya’s Story: Coming together to ‘be more Dhruv’ and celebrate a brother, son, friend and colleague

When Shaurya Abhi signed up for the Edinburgh Marathon Festival, it wasn’t just about crossing the finish line – it was about honouring his brother, Dhruv.

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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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Room set up for FACE afternoon tea

17 March 2025

FACE Afternoon Tea Raises Over £12,800 to Support Peo...

Supporters of our FACE fundraising group came together on Saturday 15 March for this year’s FACE Afternoon Tea, held at the Sheraton Hotel in Edinburgh.

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Santa and his elves during the annual FACE visit to Lapland at Christmas to support families who have been impacted by cancer

23 December 2024

A round up of festive activities from our FACE fundrai...

The 2024 festive season was a meaningful and memorable one for FACE, with families, volunteers and supporters coming together to create special moments and raise money to support people affected by cancer.

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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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people attending the face afternoon tea standing in front of the venue with a piper

4 March 2024

FACE Afternoon Tea Raises Over £11,500 to Support Peo...

Supporters of our FACE fundraising group came together on Saturday 15 March for this year’s FACE Afternoon Tea, held at the Sheraton Hotel in Edinburgh.

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