Supporting NHS Lothian Brain Surgeons to access innovative software that saves even more lives
Thanks to the support of our kind donors, neurosurgeons across NHS Lothian have access to innovative software to perform safer and more effective surgeries.
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.
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.