community fundraising Here are a few of the highlights from the year:

Del and Ashleigh’s GO Radio Wedding Fundraiser

Love was in the air when Derek, a porter at The Beatson for 17 years and fiancée Ashleigh, a nurse, entered a GO Radio competition to win their dream wedding (March 2023). They nominated the charity and between them raised a wonderful £13,473.

Gordon Cowan Memorial

Over £364,000 has been raised for Beatson Cancer Charity in memory of Gordon Cowan from Lanark, who sadly passed away 25 years ago.

Gordon was just 25 years old when he died on 1st April 1997 following a cancer diagnosis. His close friend Robert Douglas, former Celtic footballer and current Arbroath FC goalkeeping coach, began fundraising 16 years ago with a group of Gordon’s friends. Since then they have put on memorial balls, annual golf days and sponsored walks.

Off the Beatson Track 2021

A massive well done to everyone who walked Off the Beatson Track their own way raising £84,781.

Bishopbriggs Academy

Staff and pupils walked ‘Off the Bishy Beatson Track’ and raised a wonderful £13,000. Each year, the school honours former pupil and Beatson Ambassador Francesca Mancini.

Santa Dash 2021

Although this event was held virtually, it still managed to raise over £38,000. Dashers from all over the country were able to join in and run in their local area. Supporters at Christmas were equally generous with bucket collections bringing in £8,141.

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COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING TOTAL £1,161,923

Beatson Bunkers across Golf Clubs

383 Kiltwalkers

308 Runners took part in challenge events

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