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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

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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Karen and Gordon Pirrie with friends Claire and Euan Cadger after completing the Hairy Haggis at EMF

Karen’s Story: Running together for a cause that united us all

Sometimes, the best way to tackle a challenge is with friends. Karen Pirrie, her husband, Gordon, and friends, Claire and […]

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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.