In Loving Memory Of Viv

The Wee PT Legacy

Fundraising for Beatson Cancer Charity
£15,054
raised of £15,000 target
Event: Glasgow Santa Dash 2023, on 10 December 2023
Beatson Cancer Charity

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We provide patient/family support services to enhance cancer treatments and outcomes

Story

Kind, charitable, selfless and inspiring are just a few words to describe The Wee PT. Viv dedicated her life to helping other people, and leaded a fundraising campaign of her own for The Beatson Cancer Charity by taking part in physical challenges such as The Kilt Walk and Tough Mudder 2023, unbeknown to anyone that Viv herself was battling cervical cancer at this time. After months of feeling poorly and countless trips to the hospital with no diagnosis, Viv and the family finally got the answer as to why she was so unwell and the devastating diagnosis of terminal cervical cancer shattered our world.

Viv was admitted to The Beatson where she received chemotherapy and fought incredibly hard for as long as she possibly could for her family before heartbreakingly passing away on 18th December 2023.

During Vivs time at The Beatson, in this tragic time she found comfort in the “Wellbeing centre” which is a service offered to patients and their families. It is an escape from reality in a calming space we could go to switch off from hospital machines and the constant reminder of the inevitable. The staff couldn’t do enough for the patients, they were warm, friendly and understanding.

Viv visited the Wellbeing centre every day she could and we will be forever grateful for this service as it meant so much to her.

In the Wellbeing centre we had conversations with Viv about fundraising in her memory and she told us to go for it! Help us honour the memory of our beloved Viv by supporting our fundraising efforts. In her honour, we're raising funds for The Beatson Cancer Charity, a cause that helped Viv and the family so much in her last months. Your donation will not only commemorate her legacy but also make a real difference in the lives of others. Together, let's keep the spirit alive and create a lasting impact in her memory.

We will also work towards raising awareness for people to advocate for their own bodies and push for action when you know something isn’t right, nobody knows your body better than you!

Thank you for your kindness and support.

About the charity

Beatson Cancer Charity

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Beatson Cancer Charity supports people affected by cancer, every step of the way. We make the journey easier by transforming the way cancer care is funded and delivered. We provide services, as well as funding specialists, research and education to invest in a better future for cancer patients.

Donation summary

Total raised
£15,053.78
+ £1,963.50 Gift Aid
Online donations
£9,740.37
Offline donations
£5,313.41

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