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.
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
Kick the Ball event update
UPDATE: We were delighted to be the chosen charity for the Kick the Ball event earlier this year. An event incorporating a 100+mile cycle stopping off at some of the Highland League Football Clubs. The event raised an amazing 🎉£55,256.12 🎉. Huge thank you to Ian Ord, Mike Macaulay and Pat Machray for organising and […]
Brig Inn Fundraiser
UPDATE: It was lovely to go back to the Brig Inn on Tuesday evening to receive the funds raised at the Pool Competition on Saturday 8 November. They raised an amazing £1,000. Huge thank you to the ladies from Lord Hays Court for their excellent raffle selling skills, the Brig Inn staff, Neil and Graeme for […]
Thank you: Retired Fire Fighters Golf Section
Retired Fire Fighters Golf Section held their annual charity golf day on 26 September at Peterculter Golf Club. This year, in memory of former colleague and golf section member Alan Rose, they chose UCAN as the charity to benefit and they raised an amazing £1,000 for the charity. Gayle went along to Peterculter Golf Club, […]
Thank you: Time to Be Seen
Time to Be Seen a music event held at @tunnelsaberdeen on 29 August raised an amazing £2,362.85 for UCAN & @friendsofanchor SURE Unit Appeal. We are extremely grateful to all the acts who gave their time to perform at this event and to Terry and his staff for putting on an excellent evening.