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Your 20is19ing guide
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At Friends of ANCHOR, we never fail to be inspired by those around us
fundraising and supporting the charity in any way they can.
They are the lifeblood of the charity and make this job the privilege that it is.
At the heart of Friends of ANCHOR is that sense of community; that we’re all in this
together. So many united for a cause that is so personal and for the majority, has
affected a loved one close to us.
Working in a small fundraising team of four, we feel in some way connected to
everyone who chooses to support the charity. Through your involvement in Friends
of ANCHOR, we hope you can really grasp that you are a part of something special.
The pages that follow are filled with countless ideas for how you can get involved.
Hopefully you’ll have a flash of inspiration as you find something you love doing,
choose to donate monthly or take a big leap to push your limits and sign up for a
challenge in aid of a cause we all feel so passionate about.
We’re looking forward to having you with us on the journey.
Sarah-Jane Hogg, Fundraising and Development Director
Ready to get involved?
To find out more about Friends of ANCHOR or to get involved in any of the events
contained within this booklet, please visit www.friendsofanchor.org or contact the
fundraising team on info@friendsofanchor.org | 01224 859170
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THE POWER OF YOUR POUNDS
We are in the unique position that every penny of your pounds raised goes directly to the cause. No
costs deducted for the fundraising team salaries. Nor for any administration costs. Neither is there a
percentage taken from your donation for the running costs involved in operating the fundraising office.
Since the charity was founded in 1997, every penny of these running and administration costs have been fully covered by
Balmoral Group. With all these expenses taken care of, your money is freed up to make a direct difference in the lives of
cancer and haematology patients throughout the North-east of Scotland.
£100 £40
would play a valued contribution towards the could fund one delivery of our Saturday
costs of one of our pilot research projects. morning paper service every month.
At up to £15,000 each, these grants give Newspapers are pre-ordered for our in-
early seed funding to new and exciting patients, ready to be hand-delivered to
research areas looking into all different them with a smile every Saturday morning,
cancer tumours and underpinning new giving them a little sense of home.
treatments and prevention.
£30 £20 £10
would fund one week every month of would equip six patients each Within a year, your valued donations
the Big Screen - a daily film showing in month with their own digital would amount to covering the cost of
one of the chemotherapy wards. thermometer. Patients are sent our anti-nausea offering for 15
home with these thermometers to patients. These include sea bands
Out-patients receiving treatment, and
closely monitor their temperature, and ginger chewing gum which are
loved ones who are there with them,
as a spike in the reading can often gifted to patients who are
can enjoy classic films and the latest
indicate an infection. experiencing the nausea-related
blockbusters, complete with movie
side-effects of treatment.
snack favourites.
Our campaign commitment
With the ANCHOR Centre set to open in 2021, we have committed to raise £2
million, to deliver the difference over and above what NHSG alone can provide.
Our ANCHORED Together appeal will raise funds for specific rooms within the new
purpose-built cancer and haematology out and daypatient centre as well as
maximising the look and feel of the building, with funds planned for an outdoor
garden, terraces and exciting interior ambitions for the Centre.
To exclusively fundraise for the ANCHORED Together appeal and contribute to the
Centre, please specify this when you contact the fundraising team.
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DO WHAT YOU CAN
DO WHAT YOU LOVE
We recognise that not everyone wants to run an ultra marathon in
40 degree heat or swim the channel in a Speedo.
If you’d like to do your bit without breaking a sweat, we have some great ideas
for you. If you choose something you love and feel confident doing, you’ll enjoy
your fundraising journey even more!
Fiona Russell
Fiona and her partner Lucy throw a huge annual fundraiser
every year, with smaller events across the calendar to keep
their keen supporters engaged.
“I’ve been a patient in the ANCHOR Unit for 16 years and the progress
that’s been made in cancer care and support in that time is
tremendous.
When you’re in the ward, you really see the difference that Friends of
ANCHOR makes, and I wanted to put something back in. We’ve been
fundraising for years and we’re so happy to have raised well over
£30,000 since we began.
Each year we try to top the amount we raised the year before, and
we’re always amazed by the support we get. For anyone who’s
thinking about taking on a fundraising event, my advice would be to
get a team of people around you who are happy to help, and then
you’re onto a winner. Spread the word about what you’re doing,
what it’s for, and you will find that people really get behind you.”
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Get crafty Dress to impress
If creativity is your thing, you could turn your hobby into a It’s a material world, so use clothes to your advantage when
fundraiser. fundraising for Friends of ANCHOR.
P Knit and Knatter P Fancy dress day
P Selling homemade crafts P Dress down day/wear red day
P Photography commissions P Clothing sales
P Portrait/caricature sales P Fashion show
P Proceeds from your local business or craft stall P Onesies at work!
P Book club or readathon
Party planner
In the kitchen If bringing people together is what you love to do, put your
The quickest way to anyone’s heart has to be through their party planning skills to good use and throw a bash. Let the
stomach, after all – who can resist a sweet treat! You’ll be good times roll!
amazed how quickly the donations come in. P Family/kids inflatable fun day
P Bake sale P Music concerts
P Homemade tablet sales P Cocktail and party nights
P Bacon roll run P Seasonal fairs at work
P Honesty box for fresh eggs P Coffee morning
P Come Dine with Me P Anything to do with bringing people together
Motorhead A cut above
Bit of a petrol head, or just love your vintage vehicles? From a Making a big change to your appearance is a great way to
car wash to a rally or a trip to Europe in a rust bucket, clock up challenge yourself without getting physical. We love seeing our
those miles and put your foot on the fundraising pedal. fundraisers’ before and after pics.
P Car show P Hair chop
P Car wash P Hair donation
P Rally/races P Head shave
P Benidorm or Bust P Beard shave
P Motorcycle challenge P Wacky colours
Feeling lucky A sense of occasion
Bring a sense of occasion to your fundraising by choosing
The odds are in your favour when you fundraise with a little
donations to Friends of ANCHOR for your upcoming
game. From lucky squares with colleagues to a sporting
celebration. We can provide pin badges or trolley coins as
sweepstake in the office, we’re sure you’ll find something to
wedding favours, or if you have a big birthday or anniversary
spark interest.
coming up, you could suggest donations in lieu of gifts.
P Bingo
P Race night Fancy taking on something with a little more organisation
P Lucky squares required? We’ve seen everything from garden open days to
P Sporting sweepstakes sports tournaments and ladies lunches, and every penny is
P Guess the number of ...(coins/balloons/sweets) gratefully received.
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Robin Parkinson
Robin completed the NC500 (and a few extra miles!) on his
motorbike, in a mere 24 hours. As if that challenge wasn’t great
enough, Robin then took on the coast of Britain, covering a
mammoth 3,154 miles.
“Cancer has affected me a lot through my life; I lost my mum to
cancer and my best man had bowel cancer. Friends of ANCHOR has
done a lot to improve quality of care for many people close to me.
When it comes to fundraising, I like to challenge myself; I get a lot out
of challenges that I think are improbable. But the great thing about
fundraising is that you can help by doing anything - it doesn’t have to
be off the wall or a huge venture that costs lots of money. It can be
something you love, or something small – it will all add up to make a
big difference. If you challenge yourself in a way that you’re
comfortable with but set yourself a goal, people will get behind you.
To those who want to fundraise, there are really only three words: Go
for it! Don’t be shy, be creative, publicise it, put it on social media, and
people will support you.”
Christine Cairns
Christine Cairns creates beautiful decoupage artworks as Chic
by Christine Cairns, and sells or raffles them on her Facebook
page, with all proceeds to Friends of ANCHOR.
“The care and dedication that Friends of ANCHOR brings for patients
is amazing. My husband Gordon has been in the ANCHOR Unit
fortnightly, since 2017, and is always very well looked after.
We wanted to show the gratitude we have for them; how thankful we
are that they go the extra mile, which really makes a big difference to
people when they’re in a vulnerable position.
It’s nice to be able to try to turn a negative into a positive. For me,
that’s what fundraising does – all the kind messages I get about the
pieces I make, the money we’ve managed to raise, they’re uplifting.
For Gordon, it takes his mind off things and he likes to get involved.
For people who want to do something different, turning a hobby into
a way of giving back has been really rewarding for both of us – you
just have to find the thing that’s for you.”
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Rachael Murison – 6-time Kiltwalker
“I went to many chemo sessions with my mum Linda when she was a
patient in the Unit. Being on the ward with her, I could see so clearly
the difference Friends of ANCHOR makes. The care that is given, the
time and effort, right down to the very small things. These little
touches made a big difference to my mum’s time before we lost her.
“My life has changed considerably since mum died; I’ve made huge
changes to my lifestyle and started my fundraising journey, which I
love. I just wish she were here to see it all. To anyone who is thinking
about making a positive change, I would say make that change, do
what you want to do while you can, and while you can share it with
your loved ones.
“My dad and son have both joined me on Kiltwalks. A couple of
years ago, my dad would never have thought he’d be walking all
those miles. For us, it’s a journey that motivates and involves the
whole family.”
Al Lawrie - Consultant Haematologist within the ANCHOR Unit
“I have been fortunate to benefit from Friends of ANCHOR funding both directly and
indirectly; the charity funded my research into lymphoma and leukaemia, and every
day I see patients being supported by the work Friends of ANCHOR does.
I joined the Friends of ANCHOR committee after I was appointed as a consultant a
few years ago, and this really brings home how much effort, time and commitment
people give to raise funds for Friends of ANCHOR. With this in mind, I decided it was
time to do something myself to give back.
With the exception of ferries to Orkney and Shetland, I cycled to visit all the 20for20
anchors throughout the North-east. As well as enabling me to visit areas of
Scotland I had not seen before, I was also able to visit community hospitals along
the way, which provide community care to ANCHOR Unit patients locally. My trip
also highlighted the geographic challenges faced by patients, relatives and staff
across the region, which Friends of ANCHOR is always working to address, by
funding equipment such as video conferencing facilities which alleviate the need
for patients to travel to Aberdeen for some appointments.
As a committee member and consultant in the ANCHOR Unit, I would like to thank
everyone who fundraises for the charity. It makes a huge difference to patient care.”
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PUSH YOUR LIMITS
There are so many ways you can set yourself a goal and make
your mark in 2019. Outwith the charity’s usual affiliated events,
there are many more fitness-based or adrenaline events
throughout the country.
Whether it’s finding your stride at the Kiltwalk, gearing up for a big cycle
challenge or convincing yourself to jump out of a plane for a 10,000ft skydive,
there is something out there to suit all interests.
Judith Forrest - BHGE 10k Finisher
“Before my diagnosis, I had seen articles about what Friends of ANCHOR does, and I was
aware of Courage on the Catwalk and various other events. I had always wanted to do a
10k and my sister-in-law Sheila had previously run for Friends of ANCHOR.
“When I got my diagnosis in December 2016, I thought ‘Right, this is the time to grab the
opportunity and do it’. The training helped me feel better and gave me something to
focus on. I felt good on the day of the race and being part of a group of people running
for the same cause was really motivating, I was so pleased I had done it. I started
treatment the week after.
It hasn’t been an easy journey, but knowing Friends of ANCHOR is there has made it easier
– the help given is wonderful, so I’m happy that I’ve been able to play my small part.”
Liam (10) and Joshua (6) Brands – Wee Wipeout Warriors
Liam: I wanted to raise money for Friends of ANCHOR because they help lots of people
with cancer who need it, and it’s sad that they have to be ill. I’m lucky it’s not my mummy
or daddy.”
Joshua: “I loved the inflatables - they were so much fun and I really enjoyed sliding off
the bottom of the giant slide. Wee Wipeout was A-mazing!!!”
Mum Diane Brands, Clinical Specialist Nurse in the ANCHOR Unit: “The boys are both
excited to do the event again next year and raise even more money for Friends of
ANCHOR. I’m really happy that the charity has provided a way for them to get involved
and have fun at the same time.”
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Wet & Wild Be a Daredevil
Embrace your inner child and get ready to run, jump and bounce Adrenaline junkie? Test your limits by taking on a truly awe-inspiring
your way through an inflatable obstacle course. challenge.
P Gung Ho 5k course, 18th May P Friends of ANCHOR tandem Skydive, 13th April and 25th May
P ANCHOR Wipeout Corporate Cup (18+yrs), 16th August P Bungee Jump
P ANCHOR Wipeout (15 + yrs), 17th August P Abseil
P Wee Wipeout (6-14yrs), 17th August P Wingwalk
Make a Splash Gear up
If you’re most at home in the water, why not take on a swimming Grab your helmet, get comfy in your saddle and take in the Scottish
challenge. From organised events to solo challenges, there are sights using pedal power.
various distances out there, and even swimming the channel could P Glasgow 600, 22nd June
be easier than you think – by setting yourself a daily distance in your P Etape Loch Ness, 28th April
local pool, you will have swum to France before you know it. P Ride the North, 24th and 25th August
P Island 2 Island Swim, 1st June P Ride of the Valkyries, 12th October
P The River Spey 10k Whisky Swim, 17th August P London to Paris, Various dates from April to October
P Firth of Forth Swim, 8th September P Kinlochleven Enduro, Date TBC
P Swim the English Channel (any way you wish, from your local pool!) P Tour de Ben Nevis, Date TBC
Find your stride Feel the burn
Push yourself to the max when you embark on one of these extreme
Choose your race, pick a pace and put your best foot forward to challenges – from running the length of Hadrian’s Wall to ticking off
clock up those miles! There are numerous local races throughout a triathlon or ultra-marathon.
the year to suit everyone’s abilities. P The Wall (Hadrian’s wall run/trek), 15th June
P Run Garioch (5k,10k and ½ marathon), 24th March P Ironman 70.3 triathlon, Various UK and dates
P Run Balmoral (5k, 10k, 15 mile and duathlon), 27th and 28th April P Great Glen Ultra Marathon, 6th July
P Kiltwalk - Glasgow (6, 13 and 23miles), 28th April P Beyond the Tay Challenge, 21st September
Aberdeen (5, 14 and 26 miles), 2nd June P Dunoon Ultra Marathon, Date TBC
Dundee (6,11 and 25 miles), 18th August
Edinburgh (6, 13 and 26 miles), 15th September
P BHGE 10k, 5th May Feeling adventurous
P Intellicore Red Run (5/10k and Red Rascals Kids Run), 16th June Round up the troops and choose a date for your bespoke challenge.
P Great Aberdeen Run (10k and ½ marathon), 25th August If one isn’t enough, make 2019 your year of ultimate fitness and set
P Illuminator Run (15miles), Date TBC yourself one goal per month.
P The ultimate in Scottish countryside pursuits, Munro bagging! How
Get stuck in many will you conquer?
P Climb the three highest peaks of Scotland, England and Wales by
Don’t let obstacles get in the way of your fundraising. Power your taking on the Three Peaks Challenge.
way over, under, through and around them, as you take on a mud P West Highland Way, 96miles of beautiful Scottish scenery from
run or obstacle dash in your fundraising. Milngavie to Fort William.
P The Mighty Deer Stalker, 16th March P Run a marathon in a month – make sure to keep count of your miles.
P Rough Runner, Various dates in Scotland P 5k a day for 50 days. Make the most of running apps to track your
P Tough Mudder, 15th and 16th June achievements and keep your supporters up to date.
P Beast Race - Inverness 31st August, Banchory 20th September P Yoga every day – get up at the crack of dawn and start your day
P Rat Race, Various events and dates with a yoga challenge. Make sure to document your journey so your
P Glack Attack, 5th October supporters can follow your progress.
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Sign up for the North-east’s biggest,
bounciest and splashiest event
to help us #knockoutcancer
A great day out for family and friends
Saturday 17th August, 12noon–5pm, Highland Games Field, Hazlehead Park
12 sporting challenge games | 6-10 people per team, ages 15+ | Team fee: £250
For all bookings, please contact 01224 859170 or email info@friendsofanchor.org
CORPORATE CUP
Join in the
Businesses battle it out to help knockout cancer sideline fun
Friday 16th August, 12noon–6pm Join us for the Wee ANCHOR Wipeout Free entry Pony rides
Team fee: £500, 6-10 people per team, ages 18+ Saturday 17th August, 10:30–12noon Face painting Silent disco tent
12 fun and dynamic sporting challenge games Children’s fun: 6 sporting challenge games Foodie village Scavenger hunt
Full hospitality throughout the day with podium For ages 6-14
presentation to the winning teams Entry fee: £10pp + minimum £30 sponsorship Inflatables Trampolines
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FRIENDS OF ANCHOR
Designed and produced by Balmoral Group Public Relations Department
Friends of ANCHOR has served oncology and haematology patients
throughout the North-east of Scotland, including Orkney and Shetland,
since the ANCHOR Unit opened in 1997.
Run by a small team and stewarded by a committee comprised of senior representatives from
the ANCHOR Unit wards and clinics, and the business community, the charity’s founding aim was,
and remains to this day, to provide the best possible treatment, care and support to patients.
In the last five years alone, Friends of ANCHOR has invested £4m directly into research,
equipment and wellbeing within the Foresterhill Health Campus. This has included:
Research
P An annual commitment of up to £100,000 to fund multiple pilot research projects to help grow the foundations of our
knowledge of cancer and haemophilia diseases, to produce initial data and results to attract large-scale research funding
P Our clinical fellowships, which are granted for a period of up to four years to support fellows through their research
endeavours. Our latest fellow, Kirsten Laws, received investment of £140,000 to investigate the effects of oxygen levels within
lung cancer cells to target treatment more effectively
Equipment
P Continued investment in the latest diagnostic equipment, including a spend totalling £148,000 for the Head and Neck Clinic in
funding endoscopes and laryngoscopes
P Nuclear Medicine investment brought a first for Scotland last year with funding totalling over £100,000 to equip the
department within a radiopharmaceutical dose administration system for more effective cancer diagnosis and treatment
P Supporting the Gastroenterology department to the tune of £223,000 for advanced diagnosis and treatment for patients with
upper intestinal cancers
Wellbeing
P Patient wellbeing services and provision totalling an average of £250,000 per year
P Staff wellbeing, promoted through development opportunities, clinical scholarships and recognition initiatives
As a local charity which relies entirely on donations to continue its work, the team at Friends of
ANCHOR is indebted to those who support it. You are playing such a valuable part in raising
significant funds for North-east cancer and haematology care.
Ready to get involved?
To find out more about Friends of ANCHOR or to get involved in any of the events
contained within this booklet, please visit www.friendsofanchor.org or contact
the fundraising team on info@friendsofanchor.org | 01224 859170You can also read
