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.
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.
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.
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, […]
Personalising Radiotherapy Treatment to Improve Quality of Life
What if life-saving cancer treatment could be precisely tailored to you, dramatically reducing side effects and improving your quality of […]
Ross and Fiona’s Story: Giving back to those who cared for our dad
Inspired by the compassionate care Ross and Fiona’s family received, they embarked on a remarkable journey of fundraising and giving back
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.
The Power of Every Step: From Fundraising to Frontline Impact
The commitment of our fundraisers, coupled with the generosity of families and friends, means we are able to support innovative projects across NHS Lothian that improve patient outcomes and experience.
Creating a calmer birthing environment for new mums at the Lothian Birth Centre
Sometimes, it’s the little things that make the biggest difference. At the Lothian Birth Centre, the amazing team works tirelessly […]
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.