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We are launching our Bauble Appeal this Christmas to ensure more patients and their families across the west of Scotland can be supported by our services.
Beatson Cancer Charity’s using the festive season to share positive stories of Hope, Celebrate, Thank and Remember to shine a spotlight on our Bauble Appeal.
Donate to the Bauble Appeal here
Everyone has their own reason to hang a Beatson Bauble. It may be to remember someone special, or to celebrate some good news. Perhaps you would like to thank the staff at The Beatson, or give hope to patients.
David Ross from Stepps, North Lanarkshire is giving thanks to the staff at the hospital following his treatment for testicular cancer.
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The 36-year old and his wife, Paula, have two daughters – 4-year old Emily and 2-year old Sophie.
David, communications director for ScotRail, said: “We were just a normal family, life dominated by our children, busy with work, and then the diagnosis came. And from feeling the lump to having an operation to have the testicle removed was only around two to two and a half weeks.
“Life changed completely and changed even further once the chemotherapy started, and I had about three months of chemotherapy which I had quite a tough time of."
PICTURED: David Ross during his chemotherapy treatment
David continued: “The Beatson also offered lots of additional care: massages, counselling and lots of different things. They did everything they possibly could. Not just from a medical perspective but from an emotional, psychological and social perspective to make the process as easy as possible.
“The Beatson saved my life, if it wasn’t for the Beatson I wouldn’t be here - I would be dead. So I want to give something back so that the Beatson can help other people and save other people’s lives in the way it saved mine.”
By donating to the Beatson Bauble Appeal you will continue to provide care, love and hope to families this festive season and beyond.
Everyone who donates will receive two baubles in the post – one to hang on their own tree at home, and one to send back to be hung on the Beatson tree.
Rachel Mullin, Campaigns Officer at Beatson Cancer Charity, said: “We are delighted to be launching our Bauble Appeal with the support of some patients and family members who have been kind enough to share their story.
“They all have first-hand experience of the Beatson and the difference our charity’s services make to patients.
“We would be grateful for any support you can offer us this Christmas so we can continue to be there for patients and families across the west of Scotland.”
Please join in supporting Beatson Cancer Charity’s Bauble Appeal and hang a Beatson Bauble: www.beatsoncancercharity.org/bauble
You can also donate by texting BEATSON to 70460 to donate £10 or you can call 0141 212 0505.
