Beatson Cancer Charity
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Donate what you can and help help fund new life-enhancing technology💛
This new imaging system, known as HyperSight, will be the first of its kind in Scotland, enhancing the lives of thousands of people right here in Glasgow and the west of Scotland 🔬
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Volunteer Manager Marlyn had a wee visit from the newlywed
@kevinbridges86
today! Thank you so much to Kevin and his new wife Kerry, for their generous donation to us made from a collection at their wedding - and congratulations to the happy couple! 💛
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Now here's a fantastic
#BeatsonCeilidh
Challenge! Check this out...
Huge well done and thank you to our colleagues at The Lanarkshire Beatson - amazing effort 💛
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Massive thank you to everyone who attended
#AMatchforCancer
at the weekend. ⚽
We are truly so honored to have been part of such a special occasion which will continue to help us support more people affected by cancer.
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Amazing to have
@RangersFC
players Jason Holt and Lee Wallace visit the Wellbeing Centre today! They definitely put on a few smiles! 😃
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We are totally overwhelmed by this incredible donation from
@JaneyGodley
💛
Despite still going through treatment following her cancer diagnosis, Janey has raised an incredible amount for our charity which will help us support so many cancer patients and their families 🙏🏼
I want to thank everyone who performed, attended, bought my Beatson merch from my site & filled
@Beatson_Charity
buckets at The Kings Theatre shows back in March -
We raised
£42,943.38
.
Thanks
@GlasgowComedy
My agent
@ChrisDavisMgt
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What wonderful news Christina 💛
It’s been a long hard road but today in The Beatson
@Beatson_Charity
I rang the bell 🔔 to recognise the end of my treatment for Breast Cancer. I cannot thank enough my sons, my partner
@KeithBrownSNP
all my family, friends, colleagues & our incredible NHS Scotland. 💗
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A huge thank you to
@JohnHartson10
for visiting us at Beatson Cancer Charity today and for taking the time to speak to Wellbeing Centre patients and families.
@HartsFND
has raised nearly £1m for charities and we are so grateful to have been the recipients of £20,000 of this
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🎥
@JaneyGodley
's helping us highlight symptoms people might experience for
#OvarianCancerAwarenessMonth
.
Janey was diagnosed last year and is currently going through chemotherapy at the Beatson 💛
You can see a full list of Ovarian Cancer symptoms here:
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An amazing sound to end the week 😍 huge congrats to 14 year old Emma Conchar who successfully completed treatment and was told last week that she is now cancer free. A real inspiration ⭐️
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We are in absolute awe of everyone who took part in tonight’s programme, however have to recognise Craig and Ruth. To speak to a TV crew whilst in palliative stages took insurmountable strength. Our sincere condolences, and thoughts, go to Craig’s family.
#thecancerhospital
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We know
@JaneyGodley
has been a true inspiration. We have followed &reported your past year - through the tough times with happier moments. You have made a difference to thousands of lives & helped other patients with your fundraising for us. Big hugs to you💛
@OvarianCancerUK
On this day last year I was told I had ovarian cancer, I want to thank the Scottish NHS for all their support and everyone here to lifted me up. Thanks you
@Beatson_Charity
@OvarianCancerUK
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Followers - can we please show this photo some love? Absolute hero. 💛
@Beatson_Charity
@Glasgow_Live
Let's try again .. Here's my mum doing her
#SnowAngelChallenge
9 days after finishing her radio/chemotherapy at Beatson Monklands x
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Dot is a wonderful woman! Patients are so grateful to have her and so are we 💛
Aged 84, this wee legend goes into Inverclyde Royal Hospital
@Beatson_Charity
ward every Wednesday providing tea, coffee, sandwiches to those undergoing Chemotherapy.
Her emotional support is always appreciated up there. I know how good she is….. she’s my mum; Dot Murdoch 💛🪽
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Oh Hermes, we are pawsitively devastated! Thank you for being the best guard cat ever, along with a huge support for
#teambeatson
. We 💛 you! 😻
My dear friends...I have some news. This will be my last week on Twitter, as I am moving to start a new adventure in the Scottish countryside.
Over the next few days I will recap some of my favourite moments, but today, I will share my last day in Hyndland...
😽❤️🐾
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We'd like to say a huge thank you to
@James_Tavernier
and the
@RFC_Charity
for coming to visit us yesterday! 1/2
http://t.co/TXTnx9QiNE
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We’re enjoying these videos too much 😂😂😂😂😂 well done Chris ❄️
*our apologies for any bad language in any of the challenges* 🙈🤦🏻♀️💛
My response to
@Robert__Douglas
snow angel challenge for Beatson Cancer Charity. I nominate
@RobbieSavage8
, Brendan Rodgers and Graeme Murty. Please donate by following the link on
@Robert__Douglas
page ⚽️
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Good morning everyone! 💛 It appears it’s been a busy night, Twitter has went snow angel crazy. Hands up 🙋🏻♀️🙋🏻♂️ if you’ve been nominated for the
#snowangelchallenge
? Remember tag us in your videos...or make a donation if you’re too scared 😂
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It's our 10th birthday today! 💛🎉
We want to thank you for the life-changing impact your donations are making on those facing cancer.
Some familiar faces and supporters have wished us a happy birthday so please enjoy this special video! 💛
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You might have guessed what's going on... it's an exciting day here for us as we launch our own Beatson Cancer Charity Tartan! 💛
What do you think?
Read all about it at , or shop the full collection now at !
#BeatsonTartan
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.
@James_Tavernier
really helped put a smile on some of patients faces! Thank you again
@RFC_Charity
! 2/2
http://t.co/YwtHhX8GVv
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A huge thank you to
@JohnHartson10
who visited The Beatson today to present a cheque for an incredible £40,000 from
@HartsFND
💛
John brought a Celtic top with him and signed it for 7-year old Finn whose family member has been getting treated at The Beatson - it made his day 😊
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It’s hard to put in to words just how grateful we are to everyone who supported our
#SnowAngelChallenge
. We estimate close to £9000 was raised, and an immeasurable amount of awareness. Thank you 💛⭐️❄️👏🏼
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🔔 Congratulations to 5-year old Cole Park from Kirkintilloch who rang the Beatson Bell today in front of family and friends!
Cole was diagnosed with Medulloblastoma in March and is celebrating finishing his radiotherapy treatment 💛
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Good morning Team Beatson 💛 Thank you to
@BraeheadClan
who sold these customised
@Beatson_Charity
tshirts at their game on Saturday. We love them! ⭐️
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A fantastic 1st episode, giving an insight in to a world leading cancer centre. Inspiring to read the successes at the end of the programme too. What did you think?
#TheCancerHospital
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Everyone here is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Walter Smith OBE, and our hearts go out to his family & friends. He supported us with our ‘Old Firm Managers Special’ event. A special night joined by Martin O’Neill OBE. A generous, true-gent with lots of football tales.
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Good morning Team Beatson! We are back to business today and ready to hit the ground running. Even better, our good friend and escapee
@HyndlandStCat
is home after his little adventure!
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What do you think of our new Welcome Desk? Does it catch your eyes 👀?
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Thanks to 9-year old Sonny Peeke who raised £825 by taking part in the Santa Dash.
Sonny who goes to
@HolyFamily_PS
said: "I took part because my mum has cancer and we wanted to do something for the Beatson because they’re helping us a lot" 💛
Read more:
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We want to thank everyone for their kind donations of syringe driver bags💛
Your help by sewing, knitting and crocheting these bags, has been much appreciated by staff on the wards at The Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre💛
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We have a total! An absolutely BRILLIANT £66080.56. Surpasses last year by a mile. Thank you to everyone who made this possible, what a night.
#beatsonburns
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Today is
#NationalLoveYourPetDay
!💛 We would love to see photos of your pets representing Beatson Cancer Charity. Whether it's wearing our branded products or supporting you at a fundraising event, be sure to tag us in your cute photos🐶 🐱 📸 :
@HadleyStove
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Thank you to all of our wonderful Beatson Cafe staff and volunteers for all that they do throughout the year, and of course to our amazing cafe customers. Together you have helped raise over £27,400 through our café's donation bucket since the cafe opened in 2016! 💛
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It’s our
#Birthday
! 🎉💛 Did you know that Beatson Cancer Charity was formed on 27 February 2014 following the merger of Friends of the Beatson and The Beatson Oncology Centre Fund? We couldn’t continue to support cancer patients and their families without, our supporters💛
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We're sorry to announce due to the escalated Coronavirus situation we have decided to postpone our Glasgow Ladies Lunch. As a charity that supports people with cancer we are mindful of potential cross-infection. We appreciate your support and hope to reschedule later in the year
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Happy National Cat Day to our favourite feline and honourary fundraiser
@HyndlandStCat
Have a great day pal!
#nationalcatday
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A massive congratulations to our very own
#BeatsonCafe
which has just won the 'best not for profit cafe' category at the Scottish Cafe Awards tonight! 🏆😃 🎉👏👏👏
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Happy 70th birthday to our absolutely wonderful NHS. We're forever indebted to you all, especially our
#beatsonangels
#NHS70
💛😇
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We are delighted to announce our colleague Paul Sheerin has raised over £100,000 for Beatson Cancer Charity 🤩💛
Paul was diagnosed with testicular cancer in 2013 - he’s nearly ten years clear and has raised a total of £101,221.57 👏🏼
Read more here:
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Team Beatson would like to wish Chris and Siobhan a massive good luck for tomorrow, as they commence their incredible 865 mile walk covering all 42 Scottish Football League stadiums!
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£50,487.38! What a phenomenal amount raised tonight for Beatson Cancer Charity 💛
Thank you to our guests, volunteers, speakers and entertainers!
#beatsonburns
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It was our absolute privilege to fund this celebration bell for patients to ring upon completion of their treatment. The bell was funded in memory of our much missed ambassdor Francesca Mancini, so it was extra special to have her mum, dad and little sister along to unveil it.
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We’re often told that
@Beatson_Charity
is a light for so many patients and families in Scotland so we decided to light up the skies yellow at The Hydro this
#WorldCancerDay
. Thanks to
@TheSSEHydro
for making this possible, and to
@glasgow_taxis
for our yellow Beatson taxi 🚕💛
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It's a beautiful morning! We joined the amazing staff and pupils from
@BishopbriggsAC
on their Off the Bishy Beatson Track. Inspiring teacher John McCue, has managed to get the whole school involved. Thanks for raising over £4k already!
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Fantastic effort from all of our runners at the Santa Dash today 👏🎅❤️🏅
Same time next year?
@GlasgowCC
#santadash
#glasgow
#funrun
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Special thank you must go out to
@StanPetrov19
,
@JamesMilner
,
@CelticFC
,
@FoundationCFC
,
@SPFoundation19
and
@JM7Foundation
.
We can't thank you all enough for your support. 💛
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🚚 Special Delivery 🚚
Our
@SiemensHealth
MRI scanner has finally arrived!
Keep your eyes peeled for updates on this exciting delivery over the next few weeks... 👀
#SeeTheDifference
#MRIAppeal
@NHSGGC
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Massive thank you to everyone who came out for
#OffTheBeatsonTrack
today! Despite the rain, 🌧 you were all out in force showing your love & support for
#thebeatson
and we can't thank you enough! 💛💛💛
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We're absolutely delighted that The Beatson will be the feature of this 3 part documentary - it's a fantastic opportunity to showcase this world leading cancer centre. Keep your eyes peeled for a few familiar Team Beatson faces too! 💛
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What do you think of our new Beatson mugs? Are they your cup of tea? ☕😂
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It was an honour to receive £10,000 today from
@RFC_Charity
for our Radiotherapy Research Project
#teambeatson
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Mae, Robert, Steve, Cathy, May + their families spoke with eloquence, passion and positivity tonight. Together, they will have given hope to the thousands of people who are living with cancer. We sent our heartfelt condolences to May’s family, she was inspiring
#thecancerhospital
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And because reaching such a milestone deserves to be recognised more than once-once you’ve rang that bell, come to the Beatson Cafe and ring again 🛎
#TheCancerHospital
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This is very moving Bridget. Everyone at
@Beatson_Charity
is so sorry for your loss. Paul’s words resonated with so many people and families affected by cancer. Thank you for ‘putting a bow on it’.
@bbc5live
“So here it is… The end of the story” ❤️
Paul Meisak, who recorded an online diary about life with terminal cancer, sadly died earlier this month.
His wife Bridget sent us this final message.
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📢 This just in 📢
We’re excited to reveal that there’s a tasty new way to support Beatson Cancer Charity, from the team that brought you
@SixbyNico
... 💛
Read all about it 👉 .
#teambeatson
#glasgowfood
#beatsoncharitynews
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⭐️JUST ANNOUNCED⭐️
Star of Holby City &
@bbcstrictly
champion
@mrjoemcfadden
will be joining us at our Glasgow Ladies Lunch on Sunday 11 March. Want to find out the backstage secrets from the show? Book your tickets now! Email events
@beatsoncancercharity
.org 💃🏻🕺🏻
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This
#FundraisingFriday
we want to thank everyone that took part in the Gordon Cowan Memorial Golf Day, at Lanark Golf Club. An incredible £25,300 was raised in Gordon Cowan's memory, and a great day was had by all⛳💛
#TeamBeatson
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It is an absolute honour to feature our Wellbeing Centre in tonight’s programme. The centre is on the 4th floor of the hospital and is a non clinical setting where you can escape from the medical environment.
#TheCancerHospital
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It’s never to be underestimated just how brave it is to talk publicly about your own journey with cancer, and it genuinely does help so many other people.
#thecancerhospital
💛
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A huge thank you to everyone who has supported us tonight and helped to raise a phenomenal £57,234 tonight for Beatson Cancer Charity! 💛
#beatsonburns
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We are delighted to announce we have approved £1.36 million to fund vital research.
We have approved grant applications from 23 cancer professionals to support the development of research & clinical services in the west of Scotland.
Find out more here:
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Our feline friend
@HyndlandStCat
has broken Europe! Give him a round of a-claws 👏👏👏
@HyndlandStCat
@TreasuryMog
@Beatson_Charity
@ScotRail
@NHSGGC
You even made the Dutch newspapers, well done. Keep up the good work and the cuddles <3 ()
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Happy Valentine’s Day 🌹
Former patient and local councillor,
@Lalley4Labour
, kindly handed out roses to patients outside The Beatson this morning.
Thank you so much Kevin for putting a smile on so many faces 🥰💛
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What an incredible day at
#OffTheBeatsonTrack
☀️
Huge thank you and well done to all participants and to all those supporting us today!!
💛💛💛💛💛
#teambeatson
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Sending you all Care, Hope and Love this New Year 💛
We can’t wait to see what ground-breaking research, support and more 2023 will bring cancer patients, their families and everyone at Team Beatson.
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🔬Research News: We are delighted to announce that Dr Kathryn Graham secured a research grant worth £14,635 from our charity for optimising the management of locally advanced inoperable endometrial cancer by integrating molecular profile at diagnosis.💛
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Not even midday and we’ve heard the bell ring already! What a lovely sound to hear on this sunny Friday-we hope it brings hope to so many others who are in for their treatment 🛎
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We met with this lovely bunch from
@BishopbriggsAC
yesterday to say a huge thanks to all pupils and staff for raising a phenomenal £4618.50 for Beatson Cancer Charity!!
Well done everyone!💛
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📣 Our volunteer coordinator, Paul Sheerin, has been shortlisted for Employee of the Year category in the SCVO Awards.
Many of you will know Paul and be familiar with the dedication and passion he shows for the charity every day 💛
Read more and VOTE:
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Absolutely incredible amount raised today of £49,664 - generously rounded up to £50,000 by Pauline Kerr! 🎉
Huge thank you to everyone who attended, what a fantastic day 💛
#BeatsonLadies
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Thank you so much to all our supporters at our Ladies Lunch for helping to raise a phenomenal amount for Beatson Cancer Charity today! 💛
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We are forever thankful to
@ah_proctor
for gifting her beautiful home in Arran for 6 weeks, to allow some of our patients & their families some respite. Angela is a fantastic support to
@Beatson_Charity
💛 Read more here:
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We'll have some very special guests and entertainment including
@nickymcdonald1
and our host
@MissCatHarvey
!
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‘I’m not scared to die.’ Craig is nothing short of inspirational. To talk about his prognosis with such courage, honesty and humility is just incredibly humbling.
#thecancerhospital
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We love this story 😊💛
🎥💛 The
@Beatson_Charity
is filled with red roses this Valentine's Day, after a grandad decided to try and put a smile on the faces of people going through treatment.
🌹 Kevin Lally handed out around 200 roses to patients this morning.
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It was an absolute pleasure to have
@nickymcdonald1
visit our Wellbeing Centre last week! 1/2
#beatson
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They’re here and ready for mischief! Going to be such a fun day 💛
@kayeadams
@nadiasawalha
@mrjoemcfadden
#beatsonladies
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Massive thanks to Nicola & family
@MalcolmGroup
for their incredible support & £114,000 donation in honour of her grandpa Donald Malcolm 💛
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Well done Jordan! Thank you so much for your support 💛
And that’s a wrap! Our last runner has crossed the finish line! 🏁
Well done to Jordan Kerr, fundraising for
@Beatson_Charity
, for completing the AJ Bell
#GreatScottishRun
! 🏃🏻♂️
What an ACHIEVEMENT ⭐
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Our brand new Beatson Cafe signage is up and looking lovely! 💛
What do you think?
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We are delighted to announce Martin Cawley as our new CEO. Martin is Scotland Director of the National Lottery Community Fund and will join
@beatson_charity
in July. Welcome Martin!
#TeamBeatson
Find out more:
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Beatson Cancer Charity is celebrating its 10th birthday this year!
We couldn’t have achieved as much as we have over the last decade without YOU – our incredible supporters.
Please enjoy this special video and thank you for all your support - here's to the next 10!! 💛
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Happy
#InternationalWomensDay
. We're celebrating all of the amazing women who work so hard to support people and their families who are facing cancer 💛
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A huge thank you to the
@EmmieSmillieCF
for their generous donation of £50,000, and to everyone who helped to raise the incredible total!
We are truly honoured to have been selected by the Smillie family as one of the beneficiary charities 💛
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Huge good luck to everyone taking on Dundee
@thekiltwalk
today!! Big shout out to
#teambeatson
- thank you for your support, you can do it!
💛 💛 💛 💛 💛
#kiltwalk
#dundeekiltwalk
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Whatever journey you're on, we’re with you 💛 “Together along the way” encompasses our year-long partnership with
@FirstinGlasgow
that allows us to visit different communities 💛 Thank you to
@GLA_Airport
for their support with this launch!
👉
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.
@nickymcdonald1
is asking you to come to our
#BeatsonChristmasConcert
on Sat 5th December -
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10-year old Jacob Williams from Paisley raised £2,700 after asking for Beatson Cancer Charity donations for his birthday after his dad sadly passed away.
Thank you so much for thinking of us Jacob - what a thoughtful thing for you to do 💛
Read more:
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