Pancreatic Cancer fundraising

Janet Fairnie, Assistant Registrar based at Brunton Hall, sadly lost her husband last year to pancreatic cancer. It's currently the 5th most common cause of cancer death in the UK and almost 10,000 people are newly diagnosed with pancreatic cancer each year. 

Some of Janet's colleagues have been involved in fundraising initiatives for Pancreatic Cancer Scotland and recently presented a number of cheques to the charity.

Janet said: "The support I have received from colleagues and friends has been overwhelming. My friend and ex-council colleague, Jean Russell organised an Afternoon Tea which raised £1800, Pearl Lane, a colleague at EL Works raised a further £700 through a sponsored cycle event 'Pedal for Scotland' and Carol Anne Darling, a fellow registrar at the Brunton Hall donated £100 from a fundraising event held by her lady's guild at St Martin's Church, Tranent.

"Pancreatic cancer is a particularly horrible disease but research continues to help with new treatments and I am grateful for the donations raised in my husband's memory."

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