Making a difference

to North-east Scotland's cancer and haematology care

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Anchored Together

Delivering the difference for The ANCHOR Centre opening in 2022

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Coronavirus update

The team at Friends of ANCHOR is closely monitoring the situation surrounding the current Coronavirus pandemic.

In these uncertain times our utmost priority is the safety of patients. With that at the forefront of our minds, and at the instruction of the senior team at NHS Grampian, we have temporarily suspended our wellbeing services within the ANCHOR Unit at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.

Our fundraising focus

Run by a small team and stewarded by a committee comprised of senior representatives from the ANCHOR Unit wards and clinics, and the business community, the charity’s aim is to help provide the best possible treatment, care and support to patients.

RESEARCH

Equipment

Wellbeing

Patient Area

This is a designated space to support those within the in-patient wards of the ANCHOR Unit at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.

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Mum's Memorable Recipes

Good food is at the heart of many homes, and that was certainly the case for Lisa and Phil Stratford and their three children, Sophie, Molly and Luke.

When Lisa was diagnosed with terminal cancer, the couple decided to put together a lasting legacy for their children - a cook book packed with special moments, memories, handwritten notes and of course, recipes.

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Events and inspiration

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Check out our annual events!

Find out about our annual fundraising events or download our 'Get Involved' brochure which is packed full of fundraising ideas, advice and inspiration.

What your support means

to the ANCHOR Unit

“I’ve been a patient in the ANCHOR Unit for 16 years and the progress that’s been made in cancer care and support in that time is tremendous.

When you’re in the ward, you really see the difference that Friends of ANCHOR makes, and I wanted to put something back in. We’ve been fundraising for years and we’re so happy to have raised well over £30,000 since we began."

"Cancer has affected me a lot through my life; I lost my mum to cancer and my best man had bowel cancer. Friends of ANCHOR has done a lot to improve quality of care for many people close to me.

When it comes to fundraising, I like to challenge myself; I get a lot out of challenges that I think are improbable. But the great thing about fundraising is that you can help by doing anything - it doesn’t have to be off the wall or a huge venture that costs lots of money. It can be something you love, or something small – it will all add up to make a big difference."

“I went to many chemo sessions with my mum Linda when she was a patient in the Unit. Being on the ward with her, I could see so clearly the difference Friends of ANCHOR makes. The care that is given, the time and effort, right down to the very small things. These little touches made a big difference to my mum’s time before we lost her."

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