2025 is certainly a special year in the history of UCAN. In addition to marking twenty years since the north east urological charity was founded by eminent consultant urologists Professor James N’Dow and Sam McClinton, the year also marks a decade since the advent of the groundbreaking robotic surgery being introduced within Aberdeen Royal Infirmary...
Huge thank you to Jennifer Geddes for raising £751.82 at the Aberdeen Kiltwalk. Jennifer choose UCAN as the charity to benefit as friend Darren Lawrie is currently being looked after by UCAN. It was great to catch up with Darren and Jennifer for a cheque presentation in the UCAN Fundraising office Thank you to everyone...
In conjunction with the Cove Rangers Community Foundation, we are delighted to announce a new third kit which will highlight the club’s backing for UCAN Aberdeen. Thanks to Cove Rangers’ outstanding Principal Club Partner, KR Group, the all-red strip – which will be used exclusively during their games in the KDM Evolution Trophy – will...
We were delighted to receive a donation from Ian Kilgour and some of the Inverurie Senior Golfers. Ian organised a small golf day on 20 June and raised an amazing £410.00 for UCAN, pictured receiving the cheque from Ian is UCAN’s Gayle Stephen along with some of the golfers and Inverurie Golf Club manager Paul...
We are delighted to be a part of this amazing event. On 1 July, world-record-holding cyclist Mark Beaumont will be leading a special 100+ mile charity ride across the North East, and organisers are looking for experienced cyclists to join him. The ride will support the creation of the SURE Unit at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary,...
Thank you to everyone at Peterhead FC for taking part in the Kick the Ball challenge, every penny raised will go towards the SURE Unit appeal. Not too late to sponsor them for their 500 Mile Cycle Challenge.
Venue – The Tunnels Date – Friday 29 August Time – 7pm Time to be Seen is a live music based fun night at The Tunnels, raising funds for the SURE Unit, all proceeds of ticket and bar sales are very generously being donated to both UCAN and Friends of Anchor For more information on...
Professor James N’Dow OBE DL, who almost two decades ago, founded UCAN along with Sam McClinton, is stepping down as managing director of the urological cancer charity with immediate effect. Outlining the rationale behind the decision which he did not take lightly, James explains. “Following four successful fundraising campaigns and impactful patient centred service developments,...
UCAN and Friends of ANCHOR have joined forces to raise the £2.5m needed to open a one-stop diagnostic centre for people with symptoms of urological cancers. The SURE Unit, formerly the Rapid Diagnostic Centre (RDC), will be located within Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and will enable more people with a suspected urological cancer to be seen...
We’re delighted once again to be one of the charities to receive a donation from Rotary Club of Dyce Aberdeen. The support of Rotary Clubs has been a huge boost to our funds over the years. Pictured receiving the donation of £1,000 from past president Malcolm Argent is UCAN Director David Dent. This donation will...