Welcome to the new Friends of ANCHOR website

foa-logoFriends of ANCHOR is a registered charity, formed in 1997, to raise money on behalf of the ANCHOR unit whose support area extends throughout the north east of Scotland including Orkney and Shetland.
The Aberdeen and North Centre for Haematology, Oncology and Radiotherapy (ANCHOR) unit is a fully funded NHS department at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary that brings together experts and specialist nursing support to coordinate care of patients with all forms of cancer, leukaemia and benign blood disorders such as haemophilia.

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Our vision
Our vision for the charity’s future is to continue our commitment of support and cancer research funding. We will strive to ensure every patient has access to high quality information, support and the best possible treatment. With the continued support of the north east public we are dedicated to achieving our goals.

 



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Free Course - Cancer Fatigue and Exercise after Treatment

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Wednesday 7th January, 2009

The Warehouse Health Club, Aberdeen

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Young musical stars raise funds PDF Print
Tuesday, 23 December 2008 09:19

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Music teacher Denise Wood from Dyce, Aberdeen, has raised £224.17 by organising a charity concert with her star music students performing for their families and friends. A big thank you to Denise and her talented pupils and their generous audience.

 
Hair-raising wig party PDF Print
Tuesday, 06 January 2009 11:34

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Donna Robbie from Stuartfield, near Peterhead, got together with family and friends to organise a  hair-raising 'wig' party and raised over £400. Donna would like to thank everyone who helped including the following establisments who provided raffle prizes and support; Hatton Market, The Station Hotel, Hatton, Hair dresser, Hatton, Style Council Hair shop, Peterhead, Nisa & Cost cutter, Peterhead and last but not least Crichie shop, Stuartfield.

Thank you to Donna & everyone involved, your help and support is very much appreciated. Pictured in the centre with red wig, Donna Robbie surrounded by fellow party-goers.

 
Apache North Sea Ltd's festive goodwill PDF Print
Wednesday, 17 December 2008 09:14

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Oil and gas company, Apache North Sea Limited showed their festive goodwill by donating £2,000 to Friends of ANCHOR on Friday 12 December 2008. Thank you to everyone for their generosity and support which is very much appreciated.

Pictured; Derek Reynolds, Senior drilling advisor, presenting the cheque to the charity's fundraising manager, Fiona JD Pearson, at the company's headquarters in Stoneywood, Dyce.