With Giving Tuesday, the global day celebrating giving and generosity, just around the corner, Beatson Cancer Charity is reflecting on the impact its incredible donors, supporters and volunteers have had in 2024.
Many people around the west of Scotland will be used to seeing the bright yellow Beatson t-shirts or vests worn by those volunteering, taking on challenges, or hosting events, on behalf of the charity, with this year being no different.
Super fundraiser Kenneth Muir – a sports therapist from Lanarkshire – has raised over £50,000 for Beatson, through cycling, running and climbing challenges, and found our earlier this year he was going to be awarded an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours List for services to the charity.
Ardent supporter Arthur Oliver is a vocal champion of the charity – as part of his beloved late wife’s legacy, Arthur promotes the work of the Beatson and encourages anyone who asks for his views to donate or leave money to the charity.
“Giving Tuesday is not just a day on the calendar; it’s a fantastic opportunity for us all to come together and show what generosity really means. At Beatson Cancer Charity, we believe that every act of giving – big or small – makes a real impact on the lives of cancer patients and their families. Whether you’re donating, volunteering your time, or even sharing our message with friends, your support helps us provide vital care and fund research to patients and families affected by cancer.”
Giving Tuesday, which started in 2012 in the United States of America and is now celebrated in more than 100 countries across the world, falls on December 3 this year. The UK theme is Give Your Way – showcasing all the various ways people can get involved in charitable giving, from volunteering their time and voices, all the way to leaving gifts in their Wills.
“Beatson Cancer Charity is such a wonderful cause and there are so many people across the West of Scotland and beyond with personal links to the amazing work they do. As someone who had a parent who was treated at The Beatson, and witnessed the care and dedication to its patients, I have been profoundly moved by the stories of some of the charity’s volunteers and supporters. If you have ever thought about getting involved in charitable giving – whether that’s through volunteering, donating a gift or money, signing up to regular giving or Payroll Giving through your workplace, or even leaving a gift in your Will – Giving Tuesday is the perfect time to start. There is no gift too small – even the smallest acts of kindness, like checking in on a friend, can have a huge impact.”
You can support Beatson Cancer Charity this Giving Tuesday here.
