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Welcome to the Scottish Cancer Support Magazine
In tr o du c t i o n B y Joa n McInne s
W
elcome to another edition of the Scottish Cancer Support
magazine. After founding the charity over 12 years ago, I am
amazed at the progress we have made in what is relatively a short
space of time. When we began, our aim was simple; help people
who are sadly diagnosed with cancer anywhere in Scotland. I am
happy to say that this is still our core point in any and all aspects of
fundraising that we do.
We are lucky to have the backing of Scottish Businesses and have
a great support from our growing number of volunteers that are
always willing to help out! We receive many requests from Marie
Curie Nurses, MacMillan Nurses, Hospices and Hospitals to help
Cancer Patients in purchasing washing machines, couches, tumble dryers etc. Also we pride
ourselves in offering much needed respite breaks to Cancer Patients and their families to help
relieve the pressure of looking after a Cancer Patient. Even sometimes after months of
chemotherapy and it is ideal for families to relax in a friendly atmosphere at our caravans in
Craig Tara, Ayr. (See pages 22-23 for more details)
I myself suffered from a serious heart attack earlier last year. So much so that I was off my
work for several weeks, returning for only a couple of hours once a week to catch up on the
goings on in the head office. I am happy to report now that I am slowly recovering
from it, and have returned to work full time. It just goes to show nobody is immortal, as much
as we may like to think that we are.
I
f you n e e d o ur he l p p l e a s e do n’t h esita te to co nta ct m e Jo a n Mc Innes
on (01560) 321875 and with the fantastic support of you the Scottish public
our story will continue...
Contents
Introduction By Joan McInnes
.....................................................Inside Front Cover
Our New Chairperson Rosann McQuade.....2
Donate your unwanted furniture and
household items to help Cancer Patients.....3
Local Cancer Hospitals in your Area.........4-5
Cancer News..............................................6-12
Heely Good Walk.....................................13-15
How to Donate at our Charity Shops..........16
Paul Paterson raises £201.78
Glasgow to Edinburgh cycle TEAM
#FUCANCER RAISES £1,226.65......................17
Ruth Simpson walks 5km a day for 50 days.
Ian Bell Helps the Charity..............................18
Howard Park Bowling Club raises £80
The Original Factory Shop (Galston) Raises a
Fantastic £649.86...........................................19
£50 Prize for Best Story is Jennifer Strong
....................................................................20-21
Our Holiday Caravan Homes at Craig Tara
....................................................................22-23
Letters & Post Cards.................................24-26
Childrens’ Page. Where you can Win £25..27
Helping Cancer Patients Wherever We Can
Help the Charity with our Pen Boxes............28
Help the Charity with our 10p bags
..............................................inside back cover
How to contact us & find us on facebook
.........................................................Back cover
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M e e t O ur Ne w C h air pe rson
Rosann McQuade
T
he Scottish Cancer Support Group would like
t o i ntrod u c e y ou t o o u r n e w C hai r pe r s o n R o sa nn
McQ uade f rom G l a s g o w, o u r f i r s t lady i n t hat po sition.
Rosan n, a tru s te e w i th t he c har i t y f o r o v e r f o u r y ea r s, is
not a stra ng e r to h e l p i n g o t he r s an d b r i n gi n g hap p ine ss,
su ppor t a nd a mu c h neede d r ay o f li ght i n t o p e o p le’s l ife.
Rosan n i s a Home Su pp o r t Pe r s o n al A s s i s t an t a nd
vi sits peop l e e v e ry d a y w i t h a r an ge o f m edi c al p r o b l e m s
an d
disa bi l i ti e s
i nc l u di n g
C e le b r al
Pals y,
Mul tip l e
Scl er osis, D ow ns Sy ndr o m e an d v ar i o u s o t her h e a l th
issues. A d e v ote d c a re r, s he s p e n ds t he w ho le day w i th th e
p er son and ta k e s th e m t o t he s ho ps o r t ak es t he m out
o n d a y t ri p s a w a y f rom ho m e t o m ak e li f e a b i t m or e
b ear a bl e ! Sh e c ov e rs a 2 5 m i le r adi u s w he r e s he coul d
b e in B e a rs d e n on Mo n day, t he n t he s o u t hs i de on
Tu esd a y or D u k e Stre e t i n t he eas t e n d o n We dn e sda y.
Rosann’s No1 fan is her beloved and proud daughter Elise (14).
The charity is proud and privileged to have such a wonderful lady
in place as our new Chairperson…….We are in Good Hands!!
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Donate
your unwanted furniture and
household items to help
Cancer Patients.
we are always looking for good quality donations
and we will collect from your home free of charge.
Tel: (01560) 321875
or
email : info @ scottishcancersupport . org . uk
S cottish C ancer S upport , 29 b B rown S treet , N ewmilns , KA16 9AD
www . scottishcancersupport . org . uk
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Information on Local Cancer
Hospitals in your Area
Co t tag e Hospital (Cumnock)
This 90 bed facility in Cumnock serves frail and mentally
impair e d e lde rly pa tie nts. It a lso provide s da y ho s pi t a l,
rehabilitation, physiotherapy and outpatient services. The project
brief and an innovative design solution were developed with the
client user groups and, from very early on, the hospital was
successfully integrated in the heart of the local community.
East Ayrshire Community Hospital :: Ayr Road, Cumnock, East Ayrshire, KA181 :: Tel: 0129 042 9429
University Crosshouse Hospital (Kilmarnock)
Crosshouse Hospital is a large district general hospital just
outside Kilmarnock, built to replace the old Kilmarnock Infirmary.
It covers the whole of North Ayrshire & East Ayrshire areas,
including the Isle of Arran. It is located one mile outside the
town in the village of Crosshouse. (It was opened as the North Ayrshire District General Hospital,
bu t s t a f f s o o n took to c al l in g it “ Na dge,” he nce the a doption of the loca l plac e n a me. )
In 2006, a new state-of-the-art Maternity Unit was opened in the grounds of the hospital.
The “Ayrshire Maternity Unit” replaced a similar unit at Ayrshire Central Hospital, Irvine.
The Hospital has an active Hospital Radio Station, HBSA Hospital Radio which is popular amongst patients.
C ro s s ho u s e Hosp i t a l :: C rossh o us e, Kilmar nock KA2 0B E :: Tel: 0156 352 1133
University Hospital, Ayr
On the outskirts of Ayr, Scotland. The hospital opened in
1991 following the closure of three Ayr hospitals: Heathfield
(medical), Seafield (paediatric) and Ayr County (surgical).
The Hospital was built next to the psychiatric hospital,
Ailsa Hospital. Ayr hospital is operated by NHS Ayrshire and
Arran and covers a catchment area of approx. 100,000
p eop l e i n c l ud in g th e tow n s of A y r, Pre stwick , Troon, G irva n a nd Ma ybole.
A yr s hi r e , A y r KA 6 6DX :: T el : 01 29 261 0555
www . nh s a a a.n et /h osp i t a l s- a n d-health-centr es / univer s ity -hos pital-a yr.a s p x
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The Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre
At the Beatson we seek to help cancer patients in a holistic and
supportive way from our ultra-modern, state-of-the-art new cancer
centre.
Our website will give you details of our dedicated and highly
professional teams, our modern equipment, our wards, our research and clinical trials, our treatments
and the support we can offer patients, their families and carers, often through our alliances and cooperation
with cancer charities.
I f y o u r e q ui r e m or e in f or mation , p le a se conta ct us through one of the me tho ds b e lo w
Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre :: 1053 Great Western Road, Glasgow G12 0YN,
T e l: 0 1 4 1 3 0 1 7000 :: w w w .b ea t son.s cot.nhs .uk / content/
Raigmore Hospital (Inverness)
Raigmore Hospital is an acute general hospital.
There has been a hospital on the site since 1941.
Facilities and services have been continually enhanced
over the years and further development is planned.
The initial phase of Raigmore opened in 1970
and comprises a wing containing Laboratory services,
Med i c al Ph ys i c s, Rad iol og y an d Radiothe ra py
Departments, Out-Patient Departments, Paramedical Services, Medical Records Department
and Emergency Department.
Raigmore Hospital, Old Perth Road, Inverness :: Inverness-shire IV2 3UJ :: Tel: 0146 370 4000
www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk/Services/Pages/RaigmoreHospital.aspx
Aberdeen R oyal I nfirmary Hos p ita l
Aberdeen Royal Infirmary (ARI) is the largest hospital within
NHS Grampian. It is situated on a self-contained, 50
hectares (125 acres) site at Foresterhill, to the north west of
the city centre.
ARI is the main acute teaching hospital in Grampian and has
about 900 hospital beds. It provides a complete range
o f m e d i c a l a n d c l i n i c a l s p e c i a l i t i e s, w i t h t h e e x c e p t i o n o f h e a r t a n d l i v e r t r a n s p l a n t s .
Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, :: Foresterhill, Aberdeen, AB25 2ZN :: Tel: 0845 456 6000
www.nhsgrampian.org
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MACMILLAN CANCER
My name is Shoana Connell and I am the
Macmillan Cancer Information and Support
Service Manager for NHS Ayrshire & Arran.
The Macmillan Cancer Information and
Support Service is a partnership between
NHS Ayrshire and Arran, Macmillan Cancer
Support, all three local authorities and the
voluntary sector.
My role is to recruit volunteers to help provide
Visit us at & Opening Hours:
Saltcoats Library
Tuesday & Friday 10am - 2pm
Girvan Library
Wednesday 11am - 1pm & 2pm - 3.30pm
Cumnock Library
Monday & Thursday 2pm - 4pm
Asda Girvan 1st and 3rd Wednesday of
every month 11am - 2.00 pm
Or telephone:
(01563) 825726 / 0778 715 2206
Or email:
shoana.connell®aaaht.scot.nhs.uk or
[email protected]
No appointm ent is needed . A l l o ur
s er vices ar e fr ee and con fi d e nti a l
information and support to people within their
local communities. Volunteers all undertake
a training programme and are provided with
ongoing training and support to help them
provide a high standard of information and
support to the service users.
We have used the services of Scottish Cancer
Support to provide help to some of our clients
who have used the drop in service, one of whom
speaks highly of the great holiday they had in
the caravan at Craig Tara. This service provides
such a benefit to cancer patients and their
families to be able to use this facility for a holiday.
If anyone would like to volunteer with us in any
of the services please use the contact details
listed above. We particularly need volunteers
within the Cumnock and Girvan areas.
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Bosom Buddies, Largs
We are an informal support group whose
members have all experienced life with cancer
and we feel that sharing experiences can help.
At our get togethers we offer support and
friendship to anyone who has had cancer or
going through treatment. Often we have
speakers on various topics, mostly very
entertaining, and we have theatre outings
and a summer outing on the Waverley. We
have nights painting, pottery, card making etc.
In short we are a friendly group who enjoy life
but also are here to help in any way we can.
We meet on the first Tuesday of each month
at 2.00pm and on the last Tuesday at 7.30pm
in the Lounge, Main St. Largs. All are welcome
and if you do not want to come on your own
bring a friend. For further details contact.
Liz Kennedy on 0147 567 5604
How Do We Detect Cancer
In its early stages, cancer may have no symptoms, but eventually
a malignant tumor will grow large enough to be detected.
As it continues to grow, it may press on nerves and produce pain,
penetrate blood vessels and cause bleeding, or interfere with the
function of a body organ or system.
THE SEVEN WARNING SIGNS OF CANCER
C-A-U-T-I-O-N
Change in bowel or bladder habits
A sore that does not heal
Unusual bleeding or discharge
Thickening or lump in the breast, testicles, or elsewhere
Indigestion or difficulty swallowing
Obvious change in the size, colour, shape, or thickness of a wart, mole, or mouth sore
Nagging cough or hoarseness
The following symptoms may also signal the presence of some types of cancer:
Persistent headaches
Unexplained loss of weight or loss of appetite
Chronic pain in the bones or any other part of the body
Persistent fatigue, nausea or vomiting
Persistent fever, either constant or intermittant
Repeated infection
CALL YOUR DOCTOR ABOUT CANCER IF:
You develop symptoms that may signal cancer, that are specifically not related
to another cause, or that persist for more than two weeks. If this occurs, schedule
a medical examination. If the cause of your symptoms is cancer, early
d ia g no s i s a n d t rea t men t w i l l offer a better chance of a pos itive pro g no s i s .
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Cancer News
G et
to your doctor early for lung cancer survival
“SCOTS are 20 times more likely to survive lung cancer if they visit their GP early,
according to new data.”
T
he information released by the Scottish Government shows people who visit their
GP when they have had a cough for three weeks or more are 20 times more likely to
survive if they have developed lung cancer, than those who wait longer.
“If it has been going on for three weeks, we want to see you. A cough could be the only
sign initially. But it could be the early signs of lung cancer.” Said Dr Rigg
Dr Rigg emphasised that’ for doctors it is much easier when people visit their GP early
as the cancer can be treated more quickly and the person will be more likely to survive.
He said: “Most people will be absolutely fine and just need to be checked. It is much
preferable for us to see people early and pick up cancers early, if that’s what it is, rather
than trying to deal with it at a later date as it is then much more difficult to treat.”
The lung cancer campaign is part of the Detect Cancer Early Campaign, supported by
Sir Alex Ferguson who lost both parents to the disease.
Sir Alex said: “If you or someone you know has a cough that won’t clear up, don’t ignore it.”
“With higher survival rates for people who seek help at an earlier stage, it’s worthwhile
raising it with your GP sooner rather than later.”
Dr James Cant, head of the British Lung Foundation Scotland, said: “Traditionally lung
cancer has been one of Scotland’s biggest killers - we’ve got a history of high smoking
levels, and heavy industry is very much associated with it as well.”
“It has always been a feature, sadly. What a lot of people don’t know are the symptoms.”
“You can have something really innocuous like a cough, it’s not a natural thing, and if you
have had it for more than three weeks you need to get it checked.”
“Because we have had such a long and dark association with lung cancer, there tends
to be a fear of it too.”
“People sometimes think that because they never smoked it can’t be them, but it could be,
so it’s very important to get it checked and get the treatment started as early as possible.”
Health Secretary Alex Neil said: “Lung cancer is much more treatable than it used to be,
but early detection is key - the earlier people are diagnosed, the bigger chance they
have of surviving.”
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Cancer News
Planned £22M UNIT will
share trusted ‘brand’
A NEW £22milion cancer treatment centre will
be known as the `Lanarkshire Beatson’ to forge
close ties with Glasgow’s world-leading service.
Health chiefs have approved the full business
case for a new satellite radiotherapy unit at
Monklands Hospital, in Airdrie, which will treat
patients from Lanarkshire and some parts of
east Glasgow and Forth Valley.
It will be equipped with the most advanced
technology to deliver the same world-class
treatment and techniques currently provided
at the Glasgow centre treating breast, bowel,
prostate and lung cancer.
Patient groups in Lanarkshire, Glasgow,
Forth Valley and Ayrshire were consulted
about the name of the new facility and said
the Beatson name was valued and trusted.
The new facility will operate as a sister of the
Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre.
The Beatson is the busiest radiotherapy centre
in the UK and is already operating at capacity
levels.
The demand for cancer treatment in the
population is expected to continue to increase
by 3% each year.
Ian Ross, chief executive of NHS Lanarkshire,
said: “This is an exciting development that will
offer excellent premises for patients from across
Lanarkshire and the west of Scotland.”
It is hoped that the centre will be operational by
the end of this year. Dr George Beatson was the
director of the Glasgow Cancer Hospital - Scotland’s
first dedicated cancer hospital - built in 1894,
and an international pioneer in the treatment
of breast cancer.
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‘M iracle ’
drug for cancer
A PIONEERING new drug appears to have cured
a British man with advanced skin cancer who had
been given months to live.
Results from an early-stage trial of the drug
for a 40-year-old London man indicate that it may
offer a potential “paradigm shift” in cancer
therapy, according to the patient’s consultant.
The drug, pembrolizumab, prevents cancers
shielding themselves from the immune
system. It was tested on melanoma because
the prospects for patients with advanced forms
of this dise a se a re so ble a k .
Drugs combo hope for
skin cancer
TREATING patients suffering from the deadliest
form of skin cancer with a combination of drugs
could help extend their lives, research has
suggested.
Data showed treating patients suffering from
advanced melanoma with both cobimetinib and
vemurafenib could prevent their disease from
progressing for up to 9.9 months.
The new treatment was trialled on patients at
11 centres, including the Beatson, in Glasgow.
Advanced melanoma is the most aggressive
form of skin cancer, with patients in most cases
having a life expectancy of less than a year.
The number of people in Scotland diagnosed
with the disease has more than doubled in the
last 2 years, going from 506 cases in 1988 to
1177 in 2014.
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Cancer News
S urge
in cancer cases
CANCER diagnosis has increased in the west of Scotland according to latest statistics.
Figures show all cancers have gone up by 17% since 1998 and by 10% since the millennium.
Breast cancer rates have gone up from 735 in 1998 to 1082 in the last year, an increase
of almost 50%.
The figures come as health chiefs in Glasgow warn women in the west of Scotland
are missing more screening appointments than anywhere else in Scotland.
The increase in the Greater Glasgow and Clyde health board area is lower than across
the country were rates shot up by almost 70% from 2747 to 4623 over the same period
Consultant in Public Health Medicine Dr Emilia Crighton said: “Screening can find breast
ca n c e r b e f or e y ou th in k an y thi ng m i ght be w rong.”
“The earlier breast cancer is found, the better chance you have of surviving it.”
“It is therefore worrying that more than a third of women are not attending for this screening
test.”
“I would encourage all women who receive an invitation for a mammogram to
consider the offer of screening to make an informed choice about their health.”
Screening is available to all women aged between 50 and 70. Between 2010 and
September 2014 152,447 women were to attend for a breast screening and of these
105,294 kept the appointment.
Skin cancer showed the biggest increase across Scotland over the last decade up 37%.
In the Greater Glasgow and Clyde area it went from 423 cases in 2013 to 576 in the last
year but since 1988 it has more than doubled from 266 diagnoses.
Scotland’s Acting Chief Medical officer has warned about the use of sunbeds.
Dr Aileen Keel said: “These figures are yet another stark warning of the dangers of
unsafe tanning, either in the sun or using sunbeds.”
“The increase in the number of people being diagnosed with melanoma may in
part be down to better awareness and improved diagnosis, but there is no doubt
that unsafe tanning remains a big issue, particularly among the young that is why it’s
crucial that people listen and act on the health advice to be safe in the sun.”
Dr Keen went on to say “Many people will be planning their summer holidays now and I
would urge everyone to take extra care, cover up and use sun cream.”
Which sounds like good advice Readers!!
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Cancer News
NHS S cotland
trying to improve cancer targets
NHS GREATER Glasgow and Clyde has failed to hit government targets in cancer
tre a t m e n t w a i t i n g t i mes, d esp ite a s uppor t team s et up to im pr ove re s ul ts .
B
ut the health board insisted staff had been working hard to address a “dip in perfomance”.
A spokeswoman said: “NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde treats a significant number of
cancer patients every year and sees a range of complex cases from across the West of
Scotland.”
“We are also continuing to work hard to meet the 62-days target and aim to return to our
performance in this area as soon as possible.”
Health Secretary Alex Neil said “The Scottish government had set a clear standard for
health boards that 95% of patients must start cancer treatment within 62 days from the first
re f e r r a l o n su spicion of ca n cer and w i t hi n 31 days f rom a deci si on to t r e at . ”
He said: “We immediately recognised that performance in some health boards was not
where it should be and implemented a support team to help boards ensure no patient
waited unnecessarily for treatment.”
But nine health boards fell short of the 62-day target for urgent referrals with suspicion of
cancer including NHSGGC, with 90.7% and NHS Ayrshire and Arran at 93.3%.
Two health boards failed to achieve a second national standard for patients assessed
as needing cancer treatment starting this within 31 days - NHSGGC with 94.1% and NHS
Grampian at 93.5%.
NHS Ayrshire and Arran’s exceeded the 31-day target With 98.9%. The board’s assistant
director for acute services, Jean Hendry, said: “We have taken significant steps
to help improve our performance.”
NHS Lanarkshire fared better with 95.7% of patients getting treatment within 62 days
a nd 9 7 . 6 % star tin g tr ea tmen t w i t hi n 31 days.
Alan Lawrie, NHS Lanarkshire director of acute services, said: “Our excellent
performance is down to the dedication of our staff and substantial investment by
the Board. We are committed to maintaining and, where possible, enhancing our
p e r f o r m a n c e .”
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C ancer
screening tests
LIFE saving cancer tests are being ignored by people in the West of Scotland
F
ewer than half of those sent bowel screening kits completed them and only
t h r e e q u a r ter s of women h a d cervi cal screeni ng test s.
Of 374,907 people sent bowel screening kits between April 2011 and March 2014
85,932 kits were completed and returned for analysis, an uptake of just
49.6%. The lowest uptake was among people with a learning disability at 28% and
me n a g e d 5 0 -5 4 a t 3 8 %.
Residents living in the most deprived areas were least likely to take the test at
19.6%, compared with 60% in more affluent areas including East Renfrewshire.
Bowel cancer is the third most common cancer in Scotland after lung and breast cancer.
Each year almost 4000 people are diagnosed with Bowel Cancer. In September 2014 the
disease claimed the lives of 356 people in the Greater Glasgow area.
All men and women in Scotland between the ages of 50 to 74 are invited for
screening every two years. For Bowel cancer The data also shows more women than
men are taking the test at 52% compared to 47%. Dr Emilia Crighton, Consultant in Public
Health Medicine at NHSGGC said: “I urge everyone who receives an invitation letter
and test kit to take part in the potentially life-saving screening programme.”
“Early detection of colorectal cancers through screening will result in more effective
treatments and improves survival rates.”
Only 75.1% of women who were invited to go for cervical screening sessions, or smear
tests attended appointments last year, but in some areas of the city these rates fell
as low as 65.7%. Linda de Caesstecker, Director of Public Health at NHS Greater and
Clyde, said “Uptake for screening is not in significant decline, but the fact we’re not
increasing it is a concern.”
T h e lo w es t upt ake is in yo u n g w o me n
Just over half (57%) of eligible 21 to 24-year-olds were screened last year - a decrease of
nearly 3% compared to the previous year. The NHSGGC now plan to launch a campaign
aimed mainly at young women, to try and encourage them to go for the vital smear tests
which can detect early signs of cervical cancer. Dr Crighton, said: “We have been trying
to gain insights into why women do not take up the screening, so we spent nearly two years
developing a focus group and working with practice nurses to develop the campaign.”
”Videos and posters focusing on some of the barriers which may stop people from having
smear tests, including fear and embarrassment, will play a key role in the drive.”
In Inverclyde, 78% of women took up the offer of screening, while in East Renfrewshire
and East Dunbartonshire more than 80% of women invited to appointments attended.
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Heely Good Walk
T
he Heely Good Walk was quite possibly one of the most fun events
Scottish Cancer Support had ever held. The challenge was one that
sounded simple until we told participants EXACTLY what it entailed.
This was a “men only” event. The challenge was to walk one mile from
Kilmarnock town centre down to the towns Howard Park. Sounds
simple right? A mile is an easy walk to most men, but what if we added
the fact that they had to do it wearing high heels? This event was inspired
by the fact that you get women only events such as the Race For Life but
there didn’t seem to be a mass organised event for men to take part in.
Suffice to say the event was a hit. We had around 25 men taking part
including young Alfie Baird who was only five at the time. He didn’t
want to wear the heels so he was a pirate for the event. We also had
Eddie and Thomas from the charity taking part. During the walk we were
joined by Batman and Spiderman who used our collection buckets to
take donations from the public. At the end of the event the participants were
given a bottle of water and a medal to say thank you! In The Howard Park we
had rides, games stalls, gift stalls, a raffle from the charity and an ice cream
van which also proved to be a hit with the public.
With the combined efforts of the participants and their sponsors, the
attractions, the stalls and the generous public the total raised was £1897.69p.
Considering the event was only organised within five weeks this is an
outst a n di n g am o u n t o f m o n ey raised !
We are looking to bring back the event for the summer of 2015 again in
Kilmarnock. If you or someone you know would like to take part, then please
get in touch with us either by phone, Facebook or Twitter and we will fill you in
with all the details! This is a fantastic “men only” event and the chance to be
part of something unique. Plus if you get a few laughs along the way,
where’s the harm in that?
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H e e l y G o o d W a l k ...I n P i c t u r e s
walk!
Group picture before the
Cheque presentation from Small
Change,
Big Changes Charity Participants
lready
Just started, sore feet a
Ba t ma n & Sp ide rm a n joi n t he
wa l k
bot tles
Morrisons in Kilm arn ock , don ate
of water for participants
Our event sponsors, The
Forum
Cafe (Kilmarnock )
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H e e l y G o o d W a l k ...M e m o r i e s
atman
We e A l f i e w i t h h i s h e r o B
Just over halfway there
edal
Over the line with his M
Ve r y e n t h u s i a s t i c P a r t i c i p
ants
We are holding
this event
again this year,
If you would
like to come
along, Sponsor
or Advertise
your Business in
our special
Our Founder Joan, with Small Change B r o c h u r e w e
Big Changes Founder Gerry Martin a r e b r i n g i n g
out to promote it Contact Thomas at
(01560) 321875
Email: [email protected]
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How
to donate at our
Charity Shops
You can help and Donate, either by coming in yourself or by phoning
us at our various shops and we will
Come To You... Please get in touch at
N
e w m i l n s
S
h o p
: 1 6 M ain Stre e t, Ne w m i l n s
H
u r l f o r d
S
h o p
: 2 Mauchline Rd Hurlford
0793 098 5251
(01563) 570727
K i l m a r n o c k S h o p : 20 High Glencairn Street,
Kilmarnock
0793 098 5251
Cumnock Warehouse : U n i t 1 1 , T h i s t l e B u s i n e s s
Park, Cumnock
0793 098 5030
Donate your unwanted furniture and household items to help Cancer Patients.
We are always looking for good quality donations and we will collect FREE
from your home all year round. To arrange a free uplift call
(01560) 321875 or email: [email protected]
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Paul Paterson
raises
£201.78
We were delighted when Paul Paterson decided to run another Half Marathon for us in the Edinburgh
13.1. The demanding course is the only flat marathon course in the whole of Britain. Paul ran for us in
memory of his Wonderful Brother David Paterson (Who regular readers will remember with affection,
who sadly passed away with cancer nearly 2 years ago after finally marrying his childhood sweetheart
Heather in a tearful wedding ceremony!) Paul recalls “The Scottish Cancer Support helped David so much
and made him so happy in his final days. I had no hesitation to run and help repay them myself for their
support in raising £201.78.” It is very much appreciated and may we wish Heather and all
the Paterson family, especially Paul a big thank you (David would be proud of you!)
Glasgow
to
Edinburgh
cycle
TEAM # FU C AN C ER RAISES £ 1 , 2 2 6 . 6 5
G
reg D ow and a group of f riend s
decided to take on a 47 mile cycle
from Glasgow to Edinburgh. After
reading up on us at Scottish Cancer
Support and the work that we do, they
made the decision to do the challenge
and raise funds for our Charity, Greg
had this to say ab out the challenge:
“
We are a group of friends and work colleagues from Edinburgh. The reason
for the team name Team #FUCancer was to support a friend and
colleague of ours who was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year. I’m happy
to say that she is now in remission. We came across Scottish Cancer Support
and after reading about all the great work you do and aim to do in the
future, we wanted to donate and help towards your aims in anyway we
could. As for the cycle, it was a tough slog for some but in the end we all
got over the finishing line which was the main thing. There were definitely
some tight muscles the next morning but it was well worth it and we’d all
happily do it all over again.
”
Scottish Cancer Support would like to thank Greg and everyone involved for
raising such a fantastic amount. We look forward to seeing what the next
challenge might be?
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Ruth Simpson
walks
5km
a day for
50
days
Ruth Simpson of Clackmannan took on and completed the 5X50 challenge earlier this year
and raised funds for Scottish Cancer Support. The challenge was that Ruth had to walk an
extra 5 km every day for 50 days in a row. It was a way of going above and beyond what she
already did on a day to day basis, promoting fitness, and to raise money for a chosen charity.
There was of course another reason behind her drive for this challenge. Ruth has a friend
who had been diagnosed with breast cancer. While her friend was recovering from the
breast cancer itself, Ruth decided she wanted to do something to help a Scottish charity that
helped cancer patients in their time of need. They came across our website and after
rea d i n g a b o u t w h a t w e d o a n d s er vices we offer , the goal was s et.
Ruth completed the challenge with the help of her dog Sam, who we’re guessing enjoyed the
walks a bit more than Ruth did. In completing the challenge, Ruth was able to raise a fantastic
£475.00 for the charity. An amount both she and her friend could be happy with. A great
challenge, and a brilliant amount to raise. Thank you Ruth!
Ian Bell “Rides”
to
Help
IAN BELL - EDINBURGH NIGHT RIDE Ian Bell of Kilmarnock took on
a 50 mile cycle around Edinburgh last year to raise funds for Scottish
Cancer Support. After weeks of vigorous training, the night came and he didn’t disappoint. Completing
the cycle in 4 hours and 40 minutes, Ian surprised even himself at how well he had done, and is now
looking to take part in this years one as well! Ian would especially like to mention and Thank Sprockets
(Kilmarnock) and Walkers Cycling (Kilmaurs) who kindly sponsored vital equipment for his bike.
Many Thanks Ian. (We are looking forward to seeing you participate again this year!)
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Howard
park bowling club
May the scottish Cancer Support thank John Bell and
the Committee and members at the Howard Park
Bowling Club (Kilmarnock) for raising £80. It
would have been much more, but sadly Scotland’s
rain washed away any chance of that happening.
Thank you all.
Caroline
from the
Original F
presentin
actory Sh
g Thoma
op
s with th
e cheque
May the charity thank Jennifer,
The staff and all the Customers who raised a fantastic
£649.86. At the Galston Branch of the Original Factory Shop
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Cancer News
B owel
cancer detection trial for glasgow patients
A NEW technique to detect bowel cancer is to be tested out in Glasgow.
a t ie n t s in th e city will b e a m ong 20,000 f rom Taysi de, Fi f e and G r am p i an
P
health board areas offered scope screening to detect polyps in the bowel
that could eventually become cancerous.
Scope screening uses a tube with a tiny camera on the end that allows medics to
see the lower part of the large bowel.
Samples are taken if they identify any abnormal areas, with the whole procedure
lasting about 15 minutes.
Men and women around the age of 60 will be invited to take part in the bowel
scope screening and it could be rolled out across the country if the trial is successful,
the Scottish Government said. “Scope screening has had similar trials in the rest of the UK.”
Bowel cancer is Scotland’s third most common cancer, with almost 4000 people
diagnosed every year.
The new test will be used as well as the current bowel screening programme and home
screening kits will still be distributed.
£50 Prize
for
Best Story
Write in with any /all stories,
anecdote you may have
about yourselves, a family member, a work
colleague or friend who has
or have had cancer.
S e nd y o u r e n t ri e s t o: -
SC O T T ISH C AN C ER SUP P O RT,
2 9 B B r o wn St re e t , N e wmilns, Ayrshire
KA 1 6 9 J D
Or email:-
[email protected]
(see across for this editions winner)
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MAUREE
N&JO s
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Best Story
Jennifer Strong
“Jennifer strong is a Lady who lives up to her name both in body and mind.”
T
he next time you complain about the weather listen to what Jennifer Strong has gone
through over the last 8 years….. A Double Mastectomy, her kidney removed, 2 DVT’s on her
leg, part of her colon removed (now all of it!) 3 lots of chemotherapy and Radiotherapy. She has
also had a hysterectomy, lost her hair twice, bladder treatment and now she has a
stoma bag. Through the last 8 years, Jennifer has never complained about the dreadful cards
she has been dealt. A determined fighter, extremely strong willed, she has been getting
wonderful support from her devoted and loving husband Arthur who himself has had a
temporary stroke on his left side. Thank goodness for Jennifer’s quick reaction in getting an
ambulance within 45 minutes and led to Arthur getting the emergency treatment and help he
needed to eventually overcome it.....Amazing.
Jennifer has been attending the Victoria Infirmary in Glasgow and although it’s under staffed
she has high praise indeed for the excellent dedication of the wonderful doctors and nurses.
Jennifer recalls “I asked Arthur to bring me at visiting time my brush; typical man he picked
up the dog’s brush!” Enough to make any woman angry.
Jennifer faces adversity with a spirited and fighting attitude. When she got her stoma bag,
she asked doctors would it cost 5p or could she pay extra for a Prada bag!! She is now
reluctantly putting her wigs back in the wardrobe, Which upset Arthur as he enjoyed her
wearing them as well!!
Jennifer has just received treatment for a Hematoma pelvis, and she feels it might be in the
genes. She has discovered faulty genes in the family called “Lynch Syndrome” which produces
tumours even when you remove the tumour Lynch Syndrome makes its return, Nightmare!!
Jennifer’s grandmother died at 73 and her mum at just 53 years young. Despite everything
her and Arthur enjoy life to the full and this wonderful woman is so positive., (If you
could bottle this up it should be distributed to Cancer Patients all over Scotland). She is an
inspiration to everyone sadly going through Cancer treatment; always remember when you
are complaining about the weather…Well now you know!! (This lady has surpassed herself
again by not only winning our £50 prize for this story.. She has donated it back to the charity
Remarkable, What a Girl.) She would also like to thank her friends and family in America.
If you have a story, poem or any contributions for the magazine, please contact Joan on
(01560) 321875
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Attention
All Businesses Throughout Scotland
Getting grief from your customers with the new Government 5p carrier
bag rule? Why not choose us “The Scottish Cancer Support” and make us
your nominated Charity and donate funds from the bag to us.
Or even better contact us and get our new 10p bags. (Which we will
supply to help your costs) and help The Scottish Cancer Support,
Scotlands national Cancer Charity “Your customers will love it”
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Please care, we Need Your Help!
- E v e ry 2 m i n u t e s s o m e o n e i n t h e UK i s d i a g n o s e d w i t h c a n c e r .
- There are more than 200 types of cancer, each with different causes,
symptoms & treatments.
- Cancer is the number one fear for the British public.
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money raised by us in
S c o t l a n d , STAYS
in
Scotland!
Scottish Cancer Support are a national, wholly Scottish charity based in
Newmilns, Ayrshire. We provide services such as financial aid in times of
hardship, patient transport, respite holidays and anything else within our
power to help people through what we feel must be one of the most
difficult times in their lives. Read inside the magazine to see how you c a n h e lp .
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