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Your stories

Our supporters often share the most amazing stories with us about what inspired them to raise money to support NHS Lothian patients and staff. You can read some of these stories below:

Supporter stories

Fiona Matheson running on the road past houses in the Edinburgh Marathon Festival

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

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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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Andrew Tatham

Jenny’s story: honouring my late husband with a gift in my Will

Jenny, a valued supporter, wanted to honour her late husband’s memory with a gift in her Will to support the […]

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Richard and Jean smiling at the camera

Richard and Jean’s Story: Honouring Jean’s Memory with a Gift in My Will

Discover how Richard honoured his late wife, Jean’s, memory by generously supporting NHS Lothian Charity with a gift in his Will.

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Got a story to share?

If you’re undertaking a challenge or would like to say thank you to the amazing NHS staff who cared for you or a loved one, we’d love to hear from you. Get in touch with Tu Edwards, our Community and Events Fundraiser.