My UCAN story-Alister Fair
In this, the first of three videos for UCAN, prostate cancer sufferer Alister Fair reveals the shock of discovering his condition and outlines why a Rapid Diagnostic Centre (RDC) will be a life changer for so many people. Alister Fair tells his own cancer story in support of a Rapid Diagnosis Centre from StreamTelevision on […]
My UCAN story-Neil Murray
Neil Murray believes his own family history was one of the reasons he was diagnosed early with urological cancer…here’s Neil’s story… Neil Murray tells his UCAN Story from Roy Stewart on Vimeo. My family history is bad (for cancer)…so I was aware I was high risk.
My UCAN story-Jim Leighton
For Jim Leighton it was the advice of a friend, and his dad passing from prostate cancer, that encouraged him to get checked out…this is his story Jim Leighton tells his UCAN Story from Roy Stewart on Vimeo. I’m fine now (but) it’s been a tough 18 months…please just go and get checked.
SURE Project newsletter
The NHS Grampian Urology Department delivers Urology inpatient and outpatient services to the populations of the Grampian, Orkney and Shetland health board areas. In addition, the department also delivers selected services to patients from Highland and Tayside.At present, the service is predominantly delivered from the Urology inpatient department within the Phase 2 building at Aberdeen […]
Thank you: Peterhead Panto
Many thanks to Peterhead Panto and their Mother Goose production which raised a whopping £1,653.64 for UCAN. Huge thank you to Kelly O’brien for nominating UCAN as the charity to benefit from bucket collections at each performance and thank you to everyone who donated. Pictured are some of the cast with Kelly.
Thank you: NHS Grampian Charity
An extremely generous donation from NHS Grampian Charity brings UCAN and Friends of Anchor closer to the £3.3 million fundraising target for the SURE Unit. NHS Grampian Charity have donated £464,000 which will be used to purchase the advanced medical equipment and furniture for the SURE Unit. The SURE Unit will double the current capacity […]
Cove Rangers UCAN Strip
Great shot of Cove Rangers Football Club player Chris Maguire wearing the UCAN Strip. We were delighted to be the charity represented on the kit for the KDM Evolution Trophy and grateful to Cove Rangers main sponsors KR Group for allowing this.
Festive Opening Hours
The UCAN Fundraising office will be closed Monday 22 December and reopen Monday 5 January. The UCAN Centre opening hours are per the hours below Closed at 2pm: Wednesday 24th December Closed: Thursday 25th and Friday 26th December Normal opening hours: Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th December Closed at 2pm: Wednesday 31st December Closed: Thursday […]
Thank you: Scott James and Associates
We were delighted to be one of 15 charities to receive a £100 donation from Scott James & Associates. The donations were made rather than sending Christmas Cards. We were all treated to a great festive morning in their office, christmas carols, mince pies and the chance to speak to some of the other charities. […]
SURE Unit update
Everyone at UCAN is delighted that construction will being next month on the SURE Unit (Swift Urological Response Evaluation). The SURE Unit will be a one-stop diagnostic centre for people with symptoms of urological cancers and will ensure they are seen quicker. This project is a unique collaboration between UCAN, Friends of Anchor and NHS […]
Event: Music from the Americas
We are delighted to be the chosen charity for “Music from the Americas” Date – Saturday 6 December 2025 Time – 3pm Venue – The Sanctuary of Fountainhall Church at the Stocket Music provided by Robert Duncan All welcome – entry is by donation