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.
Thank you: Kelly and Carly O’Brien
It’s always lovely getting to meet the people that fundraise for our charity. On Saturday Gayle had the pleasure of meeting Kelly and Carly O’Brien who raised £2,011.73 by walking 100 miles in July. Kelly choose UCAN as the charity to benefit as her Dad Alex has received care from the UCAN Centre.Thank you so […]
Thank you: Gregor and Fiona Dick and family
Gregor and Fiona Dick recently celebrated their 40th Wedding Anniversary with a surprise party organised by their daughter and son. Kerry knew they wouldn’t want gifts and arranged for donations to UCAN instead as Fiona has used the UCAN Centre. We are delighted to announce they raised an amazing £1,430.00. On behalf of everyone at […]
UCAN CELEBRATES TWO BIRTHDAYS!
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 […]
Thank you: Jennifer Geddes
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 […]
Cove Rangers third strip in support of UCAN
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 […]
Thank you: Inverurie Golf Club
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 […]
Ride with Mark Beaumont!
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: Peterhead FC
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.
Event – TIME TO BE SEEN in aid of UCAN
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 […]
Charity co-founder steps down from MD role
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, […]
Two of the north-east’s leading cancer charities have teamed up to create a unit designed to improve diagnosis times for urological cancers.
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 […]
Thank you: Rotary Club of Dyce
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 […]
Thank you: Colin Grant
The Colin Grant Invitational Golf Day held on Friday 12 July raised a whopping £3,596.70 for UCAN’s Rapid Diagnostic Centre (now the SURE Unit). Thank you again to Colin for continuing to choose UCAN as the charity to benefit from this event, to everyone involved with McDonald Golf Club, Ellon and to all the teams […]
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 […]
Tea for Two on Deeside
UCAN are delighted to be the chosen charity for this great event, Tea for Two on Deeside on Sunday 1 September. For more information or to sign up please contact Mike Churchill, details on the poster. All proceeds raised will go towards UCAN’s current £2.5 million appeal to fund a Rapid Diagnostic Centre at ARI […]
Congratulations to the “UCAN Beat Cancer” Team
Congratulations to the “UCAN Beat Cancer” Team, including three of our urological surgeons, who completed the Hairy Haggis Team Relay at the Edinburgh Marathon Festival in 3h33min finishing a very respectable 36 out of 305 teams. They’ve already raised an amazing £1,827.90 for UCAN, but we still need more support to help set-up a new […]
UCAN fundraiser for gamechanging centre launched
UCAN has launched its latest ambitious fundraising challenge to raise £2.5 million pounds by the end of the year to fund a Urological Cancer Rapid Diagnostic Centre (RDC) that will revolutionise the way patients are treated in the north of Scotland. Thursday evening’s event at Aberdeen’s Chester Hotel was the first of several UCAN RDC […]
Vote UCAN for Student Show People’s Choice Charity
Voting is now open for People’s Choice Charity 2024 This is the third year of Peoples Choice Charity, allowing supporters to vote for a charity which is close to their heart. This charity would automatically win the Gold award level funding. You can vote now via the link below! https://forms.gle/trTJMSy6Y32sju5b8 Please note that voting will […]
Patient experience survey
The UCAN Care Centre would appreciate feedback from patients who have used our services at any point. This includes those who have attended bladder instillation clinics, telephone or face to face follow up clinics, erectile dysfunction clinics as well as those who have attended the centre for diagnosis and support. By completing this survey, you […]
*Update*: Big Bash Scotland wing walk
A new date for the Big Bash Scotland Wing Walk, with all proceeds going to north east cancer charity UCAN, has been announced after the event had to be postponed last month due to cross winds. It will now take place on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd September and there are still a very limited […]
UCAN founder gets top British urological surgeons award
UCAN founder Professor James N’Dow is the recipient of the St Peter’s Medal, a rare and highly valued award and recognition from the British Association of Urological Surgeons, BAUS. A video of James receving this prestigious accolade following a citation given by fellow UCAN founder Sam McClinton can be found below.
The Big Bash Scotland with the stars of Emmerdale
The event with the stars of Emmerdale is over and we could not have asked for a better day, weather was lovely and the businesses of Inverurie put in so much effort to make the day a success. The square was buzzing with music and stalls and the queues to get in to the shops to […]
NDOW’n to the Wire Podcast Episode 2 now available
The second episode of UCAN co-founder Professor James N’Dow’s podcast ‘N’DOWn to the Wire’ is now available. In the latest episode, James brings the UCAN story right up to date, as well as outlining the latest European Association of Urology news, research progress, and the latest on the Horizons project in James’s home country The […]
Big Bash Scotland bespoke necklace auction
Expertly made in-house by goldsmith Steve Mitchell, Sinclair’s of Inverurie has generously made and donated this 18ct white gold pendant resembling the iconic UCAN Urological Cancer logo! It hangs on an 18, 18ct white gold chain with an exquisite diamond set at the head of the pendant. This gorgeous piece will be auctioned to raise […]
Big Bash Scotland auction a must for Man City fans
Next month sees the stars of Emmerdale return to the north-east for the Big Bash Scotland (formerly the Emmerdale Extravaganza) to raise money for local urological cancer charity UCAN through a variety of activities including the infamous Wing Walk, as well as football, golf and cricket featuring the soap’s cast. The Big Bash Ball, on […]
Big Bash Scotland fundraiser: four weeks to go
Scotland’s largest extravaganza of its kind will return to Aberdeenshire on Saturday the 10th of June, when all the cast and crew will leave the drama of Yorkshire’s Emmerdale village for a packed weekend of spectacular activities to raise funds for one amazing cancer charity, UCAN! Event organiser, George Walker OBE, is blown away by […]
Big Bash Scotland fundraiser
Join the stars of Emmerdale in Inverurie at 9am on Saturday the 10th of June for a fundraising extraganza in aid of UCAN! A morning of activities will follow where you’re invited to take part, seize the challenge, enter the fun, join the stars at The Garioch Sports Centre for Football, Beat the Goalie, Table […]
NDOW’n to the Wire Podcast
A new podcast, ‘N’Down to the Wire’, featuring the co-founder of the leading charity UCAN (which funded the creation of the first Urological Cancer Care Centre in Scotland), and founder of Horizons, a social enterprise helping to transform maternal and infant care in West Africa and beyond, starting in The Gambia, where he is originally […]
Thank you: Inverurie Loco Works FC and Fraserburgh FC
We had a lovely afternoon at Harlaw Park, Inverurie for the Inverurie Loco Works FC v Fraserburgh game. Thanks to the generosity of both sets of supporters our bucket collection raised an amazing £352.45 and the signed match day sponsor ball will be taking pride of place in our fundraising office. Thank you to everyone […]
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.
Festive Opening Hours
Please find the UCAN Centre festive hours below. Closed at 2pm: Friday 23rd December Closed: Monday 26th and Tuesday 27th December Normal opening hours: Wednesday 28th and Thursday 29th December Closed at 2pm: Friday 30th December Closed: TTuesday 3rd January 2023 Normal opening hours from Wednesday 4th January 2023 We would like to wish all […]
Thank you: FG Burnett
It has been a great start to FG Burnett’s Charity of the Year fundraising for UCAN with a total of £5,670 raised so far this year from various activities. Thank you so much to you all for choosing UCAN as your COTY and we are looking forward to working with you for the next six […]
Thank you: Darren Lawrie
UCAN patient Darren Lawrie wanted to give something back for the care he received while undergoing treatment for Penile Cancer. Darren along with his wife Tina raised an amazing £6,500 for UCAN by holding an auction consisting of mainly sporting memorabilia. Huge thank you to them both for organising, to everyone who donated the prizes […]
Thank you: Ronnie Stephen
A huge thank you to Ronnie Stephen for choosing UCAN as the charity to benefit from his head and beard shave. Ronnie had been growing his hair and beard for 5 months and on Saturday 4 June at Hopeville Social Club “barber” for the afternoon Doddie Cook was let loose with the clippers and removed […]
Thank you: Ali McQueen
Thank you to Ali McQueen who raised £2,110.88 with his Loch Ness Etape bike ride on the 24 April 2022. Ali’s story “18 months ago I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Luckily it was confined to the prostate and identified as a slow growing type and therefore increase the likelihood of a successful outcome. Just […]
Bladder Cancer Awareness Month: Signs and symptoms of Bladder Cancer
To conclude Bladder Cancer Awareness Month, we remind you of the signs and symptoms to look out for: Bladder Cancer The main symptom of bladder cancer is the presence of blood in the urine – even just once. Urine could look red, pink or brown/rusty coloured. Sometimes blood might not be visible to the naked […]
Thank you: Ringlink Scotland member Robert Keith
A huge thank you to Ringlink Scotland member Robert Keith for choosing UCAN as the charity to benefit from the BIG BALE COMPETITION. Ringlink organised a competition to see how quick 9 balers could complete a 90 acre field and how many bails were produced. The actual time was 28 mins & 45 seconds with […]
Bladder Cancer Awareness month: Martin’s story
May is Bladder Cancer Awareness month and we continue our personal insights with Martin’s story. “Having been a very sound and deep sleeper my whole life, I started questioning something may be wrong when I began waking up two to three times a night to empty my bladder. This condition progressed on to seeing blood […]
Bladder Cancer Awareness Month: Chris’s story
May is Bladder Cancer Awareness Month and we continue our series of personal insights with Chris’s story. “The journey for me started when, quite unexpectantly at work, there was blood in my urine. This came completely out of the blue with no other symptoms. In was crimson in colour and to say I was instantly […]
Bladder Cancer Awareness Month
This is BCA and each week during May we will bring you a patient story telling about their cancer journey, to start off we have some information from Kostas Dimitropoulos, Consultant Urological Surgeon and UCAN Board member and Anne’s story. Explaining the importance of the initiative, Consultant Urological Surgeon Kostas Dimitropoulos commented, “Bladder cancer is […]
Win a Scotland Football shirt signed by Archie Gemmell
Tina and Darren Lawrie are holding a race night on April 9 to raise funds and awareness for UCAN and the Orchid Men’s Cancer Charity. In the run up to the event they are taking auction bids for this Scotland Football shirt signed by Archie Gemmell. They are also taking auction bids for this amazing […]
Living Well with a Urostomy Zoom Event
Our friends at Action Bladder Cancer UK are running a Living Well with a Urostomy Zoom event on Friday 10 December at 2-3.30pm. It is relevant to anyone who has had a urostomy within the last 2 years. They will have a male and a female patient delivering on this as well as a stoma […]
TechFest Festival 2021
UCAN is delighted to be part of TechFest Festival 2021. Chair Justine Royle outlines how the ground breaking charity UCAN has developed from its inception in 2005, what it has successfully delivered to date and what the vision is moving forward and what is required now for that vision to become a reality and maintain […]
Thank you: Lindsay, Andy, Keith and Maureen
Despite lockdown and all the restrictions in place, UCAN has been very lucky to continue to receive donations and has had supporters undertaking either virtual or small events depending on the level of restrictions in place over the last 18 months. On behalf of everyone at UCAN we would like to thank everyone who has […]
Video: September is Urology Awareness Month
Our friends at Action Bladder Cancer UK have produced a short film to help spread awareness of the key facts about bladder cancer, although not a rare cancer many people still lack awareness of it.
Additional robotic surgery systems for ARI and new MRI scanner for UCAN
Aberdeen Royal Infirmary has received a massive boost with the announcement that three additional Robotic Assisted Surgical Systems have been funded by local government. With two already delivered and the third due later this year, urology, knee and hip replacement and general surgery are in a much stronger position to provide leading edge surgery looking […]
Thank you: Fochabers Ice Cream Parlour
Thanks to Sheila, staff and customers of Fochabers Ice Cream Parlour for their amazing donation of £1,500, raised from a year of various fundraising events. Pictured handing over the cheque to Gayle from UCAN is Sheila and staff from the shop. They were all smiling under the masks. PS the ice cream is delicious
Introducing the SURE Unit
We've teamed up with Friends of ANCHOR on a joint £2.5m fundraising appeal to create a clinical unit designed to improve diagnosis times for 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 […]
Thank you: Brooke Fraser
A huge thank you to 8 year old Brooke Fraser who decided to cut her hair and at the same time raise money for UCAN. She chose UCAN as they had supported her Granda and Grandma, Ian and Ruby recently. Not only did she raise an amazing £2,100 for UCAN but she donated 9 inches […]
Fundraising event: Ben Nevis Trek
Date: Saturday 27th June 2020 Come join us for our Ben Nevis Trek, and climb to the highest point in the UK! Enjoy this fantastic experience, while supporting our 2 amazing charities UCAN Urological Cancer CharityFriends of The Neuro Ward What To Expect: Ben Nevis sits aside the munros and lochs of the stunning Scottish […]
Patient Experience Questionnaire
The UCAN Care Centre staff would value the feed back of people who have been diagnosed with a urological cancer so they can evaluate and improve, where possible, the service UCAN provides. The link below will take you to the questionnaire, all responses will be treated anonymously. https://wh.snapsurveys.com/s.asp?k=156458157829
Thank you: Rigmar
Thank you to the staff of Rigmar who chose UCAN as the charity to benefit from funds raised at their recent Christmas Party Pictured handing over the cheque for £380.00 to UCAN’s Gayle Stephen (middle) are four members of Rigmar staff (l-r) Becca Chalmers, Hollie Errington, Suzanne Cameron and Rachel Borland Thank you so much […]
Thank you: Andy Dawson of MENSPIRE
Thank you to Andy Dawson, co-director of MENSPIRE Aberdeen who recently held a 24 hour hair cutting session and raised an amazing £1,057.50. Thank you to everyone who supported Andy at his event it really is very appreciated by everyone at UCAN. Pictured is Andy handing over the cheque to UCAN’s Gayle Stephen. Merry Christmas […]
Thank you: Aberdeen Airport Security
Thank you to the staff at Aberdeen Airport Security who raised £500.00 from their Bonus Ball yearly fundraiser. Pictured handing over the cheque to UCAN nurse Debbie Munro (Centre) is Lorna Smith (left) and Annette Greig (right). Thanks everyone and we hope you have a lovely Christmas and New Year.
Thank you: Xeretec
Thank you to Xeretec who this year chose to donate £600.00 to UCAN rather than send Christmas cards to clients. Pictured receiving the cheque from Zeretec’s John Sheran is UCAN’s Gayle Stephen. Thank you again and we hope everyone at Xeretec has a lovely Christmas.
Fundraising event: Longleys Country Store Fireworks Against Cancer Spectacular
A fabulous son et lumiere production featuring a fabulous firework display set to music. Supported by fire juggling street entertainment from Aberdeen, fun fair, food & drink stalls & tombola. FREE ENTRY- DONATIONS TO UCAN CANCER CHARITY ON THE NIGHT For more details please click here
Thank you: Barry and Lynn Wilson
Thank you to Barry & Lynn who decided to raise some funds and awareness for UCAN by holding a small fundraising night at the Leathen Arms in Portlethen. With three weeks to organise and a holiday in the middle of it, their “small” event grew arms and legs and they raised a whopping £6,220.00. Many […]
Thank you: Dyce Rotary Club
Thank you to The Rotary Club of Dyce for choosing UCAN as one of the charities to benefit from their very successful year of fundraising. Pictured is Gayle Stephen receiving the cheque for £500 from immediate past president Stewart Busby and with some of the other charities who also attended on the night, thanks again […]
Update-Fundraising event: D Range Acoustic Night
Update-Images from the gig. Amount raised to follow D-Range presents its first ever acoustic night at D-Range Recording Studio. Sponsored by Artists Gallery www.albumcoverart.co.uk Tickets are £5 + BF. Doors Open 8pm. Event finishes 11pm Come along for a fun night of acoustic songs with stripped back sets from The Capollos Connor Clark & The Matador Kings […]
Fundraising event: Kippie Lodge UCAN Golf Day
Kippie Lodge are hosting a UCAN Golf day on Friday 6 September, shotgun starts at 2pm and 5pm, 9 hole stableford. £100 per team of 4 includes BBQ. Sponsorship Options are available. For further information or to book a team please contact Nicky Caldwell at n.caldwell@kippielodge.co.uk
Thank you: Colin Grant and McDonald Golf Club
Thank you to Colin Grant for choosing UCAN as the charity to benefit yet again from the McDonald Golf Club AFC Trophy which was played on Sunday 19 May. Pictured receiving the cheque for £650 from Colin Grant is UCAN’s Gayle Stephen, also in the picture is winning team captain Derek Reaper, Club Captain Neil […]
Thank you: Aberdeen Kiltwalk fundraisers
A huge thank you to everyone who took part in Aberdeen Kiltwalk to raise funds for UCAN. You can see some of their videos posted to our facebook page. They include team “Urine in good hands” who smashed 26.2 miles and raised awareness for UCAN by handing out our flyers to all the kilted men! Claire’s […]
Fundraiser: Cycle round Scotland
Allan Wink along his brother Bryan are cycling round Scotland using coastal routes, they will be accompanied on the journey by their wives Maureen and Sandra their “support team”. Allan and Bryan otherwise known as PIL (Pensioners in Lycra) will cover over 1300 miles circumnavigating the East and West coasts and the Borders. The tour […]
Thank You: Elinor and Ladies Evening attendees
Thank you to Elinor for organising another very successful Ladies Afternoon on 21 April. The total raised was an amazing £1,521.00 and with collecting cans from the bars the total came to £1,700.86. Huge thank you to Colin for allowing Elinor to use the Rusty Nail and for the fizz reception, Mark for his waitering […]
Fundraising Event in support of Maggies
UCAN is delighted to support Maggie’s Men’s Night (a Q&A with Willie Miller, Craig Brown and Dave Macdermid) on Thursday 23rd May, 6pm in the Maggie’s Centre. Tickets cost £20 and the format of the evening is set out below. UCAN have a limited amount of tickets for this event, if you are interested in […]
Fundraising Event: An evening dancing to Pepperpot
If you fancy an evening dancing to Pepperpot and helping UCAN at the same time then you’re in luck. Eric Innes is holding a fundraising event on Friday 31 May with all funds raised coming to the UCAN Charity. For more details please contact Eric on 07786330413 or by email on sportmisty@sky.com. Alternatively you can […]
Help us get UCAN on Aberdeen Monopoly
Three local charities are being given the chance to be featured on the new Aberdeen Monopoly board, lets see if we can get UCAN on there for all to see. All you need to do is go on to the Aberdeen Monopoly page find the post and comment ‘UCAN’ or email Aberdeen@6starpr.co.uk with your choice. Voting […]
Fundraising Event
After the success of last years event Sunday 21 April is the date for the second Charity Ladies Funday in aid of UCAN. Please contact the Kirkgate Bar on 01224 649515 or the Masada Bar on 01224 641587 for tickets. Many thanks to Elinor for organising this event for us again and for the continued […]
Help Chris raise funds for UCAN
Chris Milne who organised the very successful Blue Thistle Ball earlier this year, raising funds for UCAN and Friends of Neuro is organising the LEJOG in May 2020. Anyone interested in this event please get in touch with the UCAN office (g.stephen@abdn.ac.uk) who will pass on your details to Chris. Thank you Chris for continuing […]
Institute of Cancer Research survey
The institute of cancer research have launched a survey for cancer patients. They have been working to try and improve the policies around drug approvals to speed up access to the newest drugs for cancer patients. They have launched a quick five minute survey to find out about patients’ experiences and opinions around drug access. […]
Festive Opening Hours
Monday 24th December: Close at 2pm Christmas Day and Boxing Day: Closed Thursday 27th and Friday 28th: Open as normal Monday 31st December: Close at 2pm Tuesday 1st and Wednesday 2nd January: Closed Normal opening hours will resume on Thursday 3rd January 2019 We would like to wish all our visitors a Merry Christmas and […]
Fireworks Fundraiser
The annual Fireworks Spectacular fundraising event in aid of UCAN takes place on the 27th October at The Haughs Showground in Turriff. Free entry with the grounds open at 5.00 and the fireworks starting at 8.00pm along with live music, food stalls, toy stalls, fairground rides, circus troupe and new this year, the Turriff and […]
Grampian Cancer Partnership Group launch
The Grampian Cancer Partnership Group launched a new website yesterday. UCAN’s Gayle Stephen attended the launch along with representatives from the 12 other charities involved. Visitors to the site can view, in one location, information and signposting to the wide range of support services available for cancer support organisations in Grampian, and in future, the […]
UCAN Office Closed 19-22 October
The UCAN fundraising office will be closed on Friday 19 and Monday 22 October, the UCAN Centre is open as normal and can be contacted on 01224 550333.
Thank You: Ellon Rotary Associate Club
Members of Ellon Rotary Associate Club and their families embarked on a sponsored bike ride from Mintlaw to Ellon over the summer and raised a brilliant £1,400 for UCAN. Pictured is UCAN’s Gayle Stephen receiving the cheque from Rotary associate members. Picture courtesey of Phil Harman
Thank You: Stickle family
The Stickle family took part in the Great Aberdeen Run and raised an amazing £739.23 for UCAN. Pictured with their medals are mum Patricia who took part in the 10k along with daughters Cara and Ellen who did the 1/2 marathon. Thank you very much ladies for choosing UCAN as your charity to run for.
Your chance to hear from UCAN Chair Justine Royle
UCAN Chair, Justine Royle will be speaking at the next Tech20, taking place on Friday 14th September at The Oil & Gas Technology Centre on Queens Road. Tech20 features world-leading experts exploring the latest tech trends. The events are free to attend and open to people of all ages, from all industries and professions. Justine’s presentation […]
The UCAN Nursing Team
Pictured L-R: Linda Pennet, Rachael Watson, Debbie Munro, Morven Paterson and Katy Gunn To contact the nursing team please email: nhsg.ucannurses@nhs.net
Fundraising event: Wynford Farm, 1 & 2 September
On 1 & 2 September Wynford Farm Park is holding a fundraising weekend for UCAN. There will be lots to do over the two days and on the Sunday Gayle, who works in the fundraising office, has been challenged to overcome her fear of spiders by holding a tarantula! For full information please see the […]
Thank You: Colin, Elinor and Elaine
A massive thank you to Colin, Elinor and Elaine, all the staff and customers of the Kirkgate Bar, Masada Bar and The Bridge Bar for raising an amazing £4,000 for UCAN. Elinor wanted to raise funds and awareness for UCAN and organised a Ladies Afternoon back in May which then turned in to three month’s […]
Thank You: Wedding anniversary couples
July was a very popular month for Golden Wedding celebrations with three couples choosing not to receive gifts but to ask for donations to UCAN. The three golden couples were, Gordon and Grace Sim who raised £900, Billy and Kathleen Beaton who raised £700 and Jim and Irene Cryle who raised £1,000, we hope you […]
Thank You: McDonald Golf Club
McDonald Golf Club in Ellon recently hosted the Colin Grant AFT Trophy with 20 teams taking part in a shotgun Texas Scramble and raised a brilliant £570.00. Well done to the winners Neil Fraser, Alan Thomson, Paul Broadbent and Iain Macpherson and runners up Colin Grant, Cameron Grant, Connor Grant and Eric Sim. Prize for […]
Fundraising event: Blue Thistle Ball
UCAN are delighted to be chosen along with Friends of the Neuro Ward to benefit from The Blue Thistle Ball on Saturday 9 February 2019. There are various sponsorship packages available for the event, if anyone is interested please contact info@bluethistlefundraising.com or the UCAN fundraising office on 01224 557950
Fundraising event: Ladies Afternoon at the Rusty Nail
The Rusty Nail on Rosemount Viaduct is the venue for a Ladies Afternoon, in aid of UCAN, on Sunday 20 May 2pm-5pm. Tickets are £10 which include a glass of fizz and nibbles. During the afternoon there will be a chance to sample some beauty treatments along with browsing the stalls, raffle and the bar […]
Update | Fundraising event: NFU Scotland’s annual Joe Watson testimonial Stockjudging & Social Night
NFU Scotland’s annual Joe Watson testimonial Stockjudging & Social Night takes place on Friday 18 May, 6pm at Dorsell Farm, Alford. Entry fee is £5 per person, under 12’s free: there will be a guess the weight and six top quality classes of cattle to judge along with a raffle and BBQ provided by Scotbeef […]
Thank you: E Giulianotti, ice cream shop
Ice cream and sweet shop E Giulianotti, Evan Street, Stonehaven are raising funds for UCAN, and they have created a new ice cream, ‘chocolate and whisky liqueur’ with all proceeds being donated to UCAN. UCAN’s Gayle Stephen went to the shop to deliver some small merchandise and as it was a beautiful sunny day couldn’t […]
Thank you: The Drouthy Laird
An amazing £4,316.20 was raised for UCAN on Saturday 28 April at The Drouthy Laird’s sell out Music night. Pictured handing over the cheque to UCAN’s Gayle Stephen is owner Laird Parker. A huge thank you to Four Way Street for providing the music, everyone who donated raffle/auction prizes and to everyone who attended on […]
Thank you: ICR
On 29 March 2018 ICR held a grand opening of their new headquarters in Bridge of Don. They decided to support a local charity at the opening and UCAN was the nominated charity. Ellis Watson, Executive Chairman of Local media group DC Thomson, officially opened the building and pictured is CEO Bill Bayliss presenting a […]
Thank you: Kippie Lodge
The Mens Golf section of Kippie Lodge raised an amazing £659.00 at their golf competition last year. Pictured handing over the cheque to UCAN’s Gayle Stephen is the current Mens Captain Morty Denholm. Many thanks to everyone to took part in the day.
U CAN Help beat cancer charity fundraiser
Saturday 3rd March 2018 Aberdeen Altens Hotel 7.30 p.m. till 1.00 a.m. Dancing the night away with Pepperpot Tickets ONLY £20 each (includes food on the night of macaroni or stovies) Donations for the Raffle or Tombola most welcome Tickets available from Eric/Cathrine 01569 760876 sportmisty@sky.com
Festive opening hours
Friday 22 December-close at 2pm Monday 25 & Tuesday 26 December 2017-CLOSED Wednesday 27, Thursday 28 December 2017-normal opening hours Friday 29 December-close at 2pm Monday 1 & Tuesday 2 January 2018-CLOSED Normal opening hours from Wednesday 3 January 2018 We would like to wish all our visitors a Merry Christmas and a Happy New […]
UPDATE: Fireworks against cancer
Fireworks Against Cancer in Support of UCAN’s firework Son et Lumière spectacular took place on Saturday last, the 21st October at the new regular venue of The Haughs Turriff. The skies were lit up by a dazzling display of firework artistry from Fireworx Scotland, accompanied by super audio tracks, including Shine on you Crazy Diamond […]
Urology Awareness Month
UCAN are proud to be part of the Urology Awareness Month Supplement coming out in The Guardian on Tuesday 26th September. The supplement helps to raise awareness of urological health and encourages individuals to stand up and speak about the conditions and diseases that have a high impact on quality of life but not enough national […]
Group opening of gardens for Scotland’s Gardens
UCAN one of the beneficiaries this Sunday in Alford, (1.30 pm – 5.30 pm). A warm welcome awaits you at this group opening of gardens for Scotland’s Gardens in the Village of Alford in Aberdeenshire. In the heart of the beautiful Vale of Alford, the village lies near the River Don amid rolling farmland. The […]
Charity fundraiser with a difference
On Saturday 1st April, there will be a charity fundraiser at the Aberdeen Altens Hotel with all proceeds going to UCAN and Macmillan Nurses. Among the items up for grabs is a momento of this season’s League Cup Final, comprising a framed, signed Dons and Celtic shirts and a framed match programme signed by the […]
George Stevenson – an acknowledgement
Central to the construction of the UCAN centre was former board member and local businessman George Stevenson, who had previously made a full recovery from urological cancer. Being heavily involved in the building trade George persuaded many of his industry colleagues to donate both labour and materials to minimise the cost of the initial conversion […]
Pat turns up the heat for UCAN
A huge thanks to Pat Macpherson from Dufftown who gathered together all the recipes she had accumulated over the years, along with additional one she received from friends and family and produced a recipe book which she then sold copies of just before Christmas in aid of funds for UCAN, raising an amazing £2,047. In […]
Congratulations to Richard and Avril
After an all clear diagnosis at the start of the year, Richard Raffan’s daughter Avril organised a surprise 70th birthday for him and asked for donations to UCAN rather than gifts, raising a total of £300. Richard was a patient of the Centre and Avril wanted to give something back for all the help they […]
Well done Pauline
A huge thanks to a very brave Pauline Grant, who took to the sky recently and raised an amazing £612 for UCAN. Pictured is a smiling Pauline during her Skydive, thanks once again!
CEILIDH for UCAN
All the best to Aberdeen band Iron Broo who are holding a ceilidh tomorrow evening (Friday 6th Jan) in the St. Margaret’s Hall in the Gallowgate to raise funds for UCAN. The dancing and fun starts at 8 pm. We look forward to seeing the photos.
Ho Ho Ho! Festive Opening Hours
Many thanks to all those who have donated to UCAN rather than sending Christmas cards this year, it really is much appreciated. Please note, our opening hours over the holiday period are as follows :- FRIDAY 23rd DECEMBER – Close at 2 pm MONDAY 26th DECEMBER – CLOSED TUESDAY 27th DECEMBER – CLOSED WEDNESDAY 28th […]
Huge thanks to Alasdair
Many thanks to Alasdair Brodie, who held a party for his 60th birthday and asked for donations to UCAN rather than gifts, and raised £3,161.42. The total is actually higher than the cheque states due to gift aid payments coming in to Justgiving page after the cheque presentation. Pictured is Alasdair and his wife Dawn.
Thank you Craibstone Golf Club
A huge well done to Craibstone Golf Club who held an Indivudial Mixed Stableford competition and raised an amazing £11,050 for UCAN. Thank you to everyone who provided sponsorship and raffle prizes for the event and to all the golfers who participated.
KT Bike ride at Alford Awareness Day
UCAN were raising awareness at the recent KT Bike ride at Alford Many thanks to Alan Brooks of the UCAN Patient Led Support Group for attending the event and to Guy Bewick for inviting UCAN along to the event.
Halloween fun
Claire and Scott raised £439.44 at a Halloween themed display in their garden, when they dressed up themselves and decorated their garden, attracting lots of children from the area. Claire and Scott are pictured really getting into the spirit of the event!
UCAN launches new website as charity enters 2nd decade
Ground-breaking Aberdeen based urological cancer charity UCAN, which has revolutionised the pathway of care for patients since its inception in 2005 is relaunching its website, which will now become a ‘one stop shop’ for all urological aspects ranging from comprehensive academic material to information for patients and people who think they may have urological cancer […]
Clatt and District Vintage Rally
THANK YOU to everyone who attended the 9th Clatt and District Vintage Rally on 23 & 24 July and raised a massive £3,500 for UCAN. Many thanks to the Committee Ian Forsyth, Norman Hay (Treasurer), Davie Adam (Chairman), Morven Muirden and James Kellas for choosing UCAN to be the charity to benefit from this years […]
My UCAN story-Adam Lawie
One of the most common forms of urological cancer is testicular, which is what Adam Lawie was diagnosed with. Here Adam relates the journey he’s been on… Adam Lawie tells his UCAN Story from Roy Stewart on Vimeo. They (UCAN staff) became a part of the family.
Fundraising
There are various ways that you can fundraise: • Use our justgiving link here to make an online donation • Send a cheque made payable to UCAN to: UCAN office, G01, Garden Villa,Royal Cornhill Hospital, ABERDEEN, AB25 2ZH Please email ucan@abdn.ac.uk with any queries. Or you can choose UCAN as your nominated charity for any fundraising activity. Get in touch and […]
Meston Reid & Co fundraiser
A seven strong team, representing Meston Reid & Co, successfully cycled around Grampian at the end of May 2015. The MR25 team visited a number of clients on the route which circumnavigated from Aberdeen to Ballater, Grantown-on-Spey, Forres, Banff and Inverurie before completing the 220 mile trip at the firm’s office. Full story here
BEARDS n VIKINGS
The Bothy Knitters of Portsoy knitted beards for the Viking Day and Boat show in Portsoy in June and raised £250. The link below explains the event and the picture shows some of the knitters along with a couple of the Vikings, as you expect, the ladies had great fun with this event. http://stbfportsoy.com/vikings-coming-viking-veto-defied-warm-store-norse-visitors-scottish-traditional-boat-festival/
Counselling and patient support
More information coming soon. In the meantime please see our UCAN centre or Buddy Network pages.
Thank you Meston Reid
A huge thank you to all the staff at Meston Reid who raised an amazing £33,500 for UCAN and Charlie House. Meston Reid adopted both charities as their charity of the year and held various events to raise funds. Pictured is Gayle Stephen from UCAN and Lynn Batham from Charlie Charlie House representatives receiving their […]
UCAN Care Centre gains prestigious quality mark from UK charity Macmillan.
The UCAN Care Centre at the ARI, which offers support to urological cancer patients and their families, has gained a prestigious quality mark from UK charity Macmillan. The drop-in centre at Ward 209 in the pink zone at the hospital, which was formerly known as Ward 44, has received the Macmillan Quality Environment Mark (MQEM) […]
Cheryl’s Fundraising Success
Congratulations to Cheryl Stewart and her Dad, Ron for raising£6,393.21 by organising and hosting a fundraising party which was held at Kippie Lodge, Aberdeen on Saturday 20th of September. A huge thank you to Cheryl and her family for all their hard work, time and energy which ensured their event was such a success.
Fireworks for UCAN
Thank you to John and Anna Burdon who organised a spectacular firework event on Saturday 25 October at New Deer which was launched by First Minister for Scotland Alex Salmond. Generous spectators donated £3526.18, special thanks to Fireworx Scotland Ltd for donating all the fireworks. Watch the fireworks here! – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=
UCAN Specialist Nurse-Debbie Munro
Urological cancer charity UCAN is based in Aberdeen but leads the world in its pioneering format helping patients, and their families, throughout their journey of care. Now in its tenth year, one of the essential breakthrough differences UCAN has established for everyone who passes through the doors are the welcoming surroundings they walk in to…UCAN […]
2014 Glencoe marathon memories-Christopher James Richardson
It now seems a long time since those 1st steps taken round the urological ward of ARI, following my Laparoscopic radical prostatectomy early in January 2014. The first few times following the footprints round the ward felt like I had competed in a marathon. Resting in bed after those steps I resolved to recover my […]
Whisky & Gin tasting evening raises over £2k
Fundraiser Dave Stewart raised an amazing £2,442.00 by holding a Whisky & Gin tasting evening for family and friends at the Denmore Social Club on 29 November. Thanks to everyone who supported Dave with his fundraising.
Gentlemen’s Day event will take place on Saturday 12th March as we welcome Kilmarnock to Pittodrie
We were delighted to have been the nominated charity for AFC’s very first Gentleman’s Day event. Equally delighted to have meet many outstanding people including Shay Logan (man of the match) and ex-skipper Russell Anderson
Golf Competiton helps UCAN
A huge thank you to Charles Henderson who organised a very successful golf competition which took place on two courses- Craibstone and Newburgh golf courses earlier this year in May. Charles decided to choose three charities to support – UCAN, Parkinsons & Chest, Heart & Stroke. Each charity recieved over £3,000 thanks to the fantastic support Charles recieved from […]
3 Races 1 Hero
Dundee University student Duncan Ross is a fundraising hero and has raised £560 for UCAN by running in 3 races over the last few months. He began on 27 April when he completed the Edinburgh Bupa 10K run in 1 hour 20 mins. Next it was the Baker Hughes 10K in Aberdeen on Sunday 18 May […]
Fantastic Cub Scout Fundraiser
One of UCAN’s youngest fundraisers Conlan Smart (9) from 1st Kemnay Cub Scouts has raised £110, which he presented to the UCAN team today (Thursday 17 July 2014). He raised the money by selling UCAN key rings and from donations. Thanks Conlan!
Thanks to Kelly & Her Fellow Heroes
We would like to thank an Aberdeen fundraising team who have raised more than £6,000 for local cancer charities after successfully completing a gruelling 10km Beast Race. We would also like to thank all the team’s very generous supporters and sponsors. Kelly Milne (34) and her team, ‘Kelly’s Heroes’, took part in the Beast Race […]
UCAN centre
On 21st January 2008 Nicola Sturgeon, the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Wellbeing, officially launched the opening of our Cancer Care Centre in Ward 209 at the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.This iconic Centre provides:friendly, welcoming environment for patients and relativesopportunities for browsing educational and comprehensive materialaccess to accredited websites via state of the art computersplasma screens […]
UCAN Specialist Nurse-Linda Pennet
Urological cancer charity UCAN is based in Aberdeen but leads the world in its pioneering format helping patients, and their families, throughout their journey of care. Now in its tenth year, one of the essential breakthrough differences UCAN has established for everyone who passes through the doors are the welcoming surroundings they walk in to…UCAN […]
Meston Reid and Co 25th year anniversary fundraiser
courtesy Press and Journal An Aberdeen accountancy firm has decided to mark its silver anniversary this year with a packed programme of charity fundraisers. Meston Reid and Co is celebrating its 25th year in business by staging a number of events in aid of local children’s care group Charlie House and city-based urological cancer charity […]
Energy services firm shows support for UCAN
courtesy Press and Journal A global energy services company has nominated Ucan as its charity of the year. Proserv has pledged to support the urological charity’s campaign to bring Scotland’s first robotically-assisted surgical system to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. The company’s support comes just weeks after Health Secretary Alex Neil announced a £1million investment by the […]
Wilma’s Sweet Sensations Boost Funds
A huge thank you once again to one of UCAN’s top fundraiser, the wonderful Wilma Milne after she raised another £500 from her fabulous fudge and terrific toffee sales. Wilma has been making and selling her mouthwatering sweet sensations since 2009 and together with her family’s fundraising events the total amount raised for the charity is in […]
Tractor Club Helps UCAN
Thank you to Banff & Buchan Tractor & Engine Club members who presented cheque donations to six local charities including UCAN on Wednesday 11 June 2014 during their club meeting. They raised the money from their annual roup and other events throughout last year. Pictured: Club Chairman Bill Stewart presenting a cheque to Fiona JD Pearson, UCAN […]
Rotary Club of Aberdeen St. Nicholas Boosts Campaign
UCAN would like to offer a huge thank you to the Rotary Club of Aberdeen St. Nicholas for making another generous donation to UCAN and the campaign to bring ‘Robotic Surgery to the North of Scotland (RSNS). Thank you to past President Ernie Forbes and all his fellow Rotarians for nominating UCAN again this year and […]
Fairfield sign up for UCAN poster appeal
North-east urological cancer charity, UCAN, has been given a festive boost by independent North Sea operator Fairfield Energy, which has donated £5,000 to become the first company to sign up to this year’s annual UCAN Christmas poster appeal. Fairfield was first company to sign up to the UCAN Christmas poster appeal, which allows workers to […]
My UCAN story-Graham Smith
Graham Smith was in his mid-forties when he was diagnosed with urological cancer. He contacted his GP as soon as thought something may be amiss…this is Graham’s story… Graham Smith tells his UCAN Story from Roy Stewart on Vimeo. The people at UCAN helped put my mind at ease.
