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
Running for my dad: why I took on the Edinburgh Marathon
When Alexander Ferguson signed up for the Edinburgh Marathon, it was more than a challenge, it was something more personal.
Why I Walked the Kiltwalk: A Thank You From the Heart
Over the past few years, the NHS has been there for my family again and again. When life felt frightening and uncertain, they were the constant that held us together. Walking the Kiltwalk with my Aunt Bev was not just a challenge. It was our way of saying thank you.
Running together for something bigger: the Research Team at the Edinburgh Cancer Centre take on the EMF Hairy Haggis
In May 2026, a team of 12 colleagues from across cancer services and research came together to take on the Edinburgh Marathon Festival Hairy Haggis Relay Race – proving that extraordinary things can happen when people come together!
From Diagnosis to Discovery: How Your Support Is Changing Breast Cancer Care
Every day at the Edinburgh Cancer Centre, life-changing conversations take place. The Breast Unit at the Centre is the largest and busiest in the UK, with around 840 people diagnosed with breast cancer each year. For nearly one in three patients, the cancer has already spread or returned.
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.