We are raising for The Stuart McCaffer Haematology Fund within the Beatson.

Martin and Gayle are embarking on a trek across the Arctic Circle in support of the Haematology Fund at the Beatson, Glasgow. As close friends of Janice and Stuart, Gayle sits on the committee, supporting Janice, Greg, Jamie and Ross to continue Stuart's legacy of supporting other patients in their fight against lymphoma.

This unique challenge is not for the fainted hearted. The trek will see us trekking for 3 days across the Arctic circle in Finland, battling the elements in temperatures that average -25 but can can plummet as low as -40! We will be traversing frozen lakes, ascending rolling hills and navigating dark forests in the wilderness. Unfortunately there will be no comfy bed at the end of a hard day of trekking, no, we will be further exposed to the elements during the night, sleeping in a tent! A challenge befitting of your donations in support of a wonderful cause close to our hearts.

Stuart was diagnosed with Stage IV large B Cell lymphoma in September 2020. After spending long spells in hospital and receiving several gruesome rounds of treatment, he tragically lost his fight and passed away on the 6th of August 2021 at the age of 57. Janice, Greg, Jamie and Ross wish to continue Stuart’s legacy and fundraise to help to continue to develop the Ambulatory Care unit within the Beatson.

We are delighted that over the last three years we have hosted three ladies lunches and two golf memorial days. Alongside other donations we have raised over £500,000 and thanks to our supporters we are delighted that the Ambulatory Care Unit is now officially open and is being used.

To date we have raised funds for a specialised Clinical Educator for Haematology and the Beatson has now started recruitment for a part time post in Radiography, specialising in Haematology. Both these posts will ensure the development of this specialised area which will manage all types of blood cancer. This will also help to develop and expand the facility and to use the increasing number of effective treatment options for blood cancers.

We are immensely proud to have the ward open in memory of Stuart and thank you all so much for your continued support.

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