'ANCHOR' stands for Aberdeen and North Centre for Haematology, Oncology and Radiotherapy. The ANCHOR Unit covers the dedicated wards and clinics within Aberdeen Royal Infirmary for oncology and haematology patients.
This year, Friends of ANCHOR is celebrating 20 years of providing support to cancer and haematology patients throughout the North-east of Scotland.
Our milestone anniversary project for the 'Dream Big Campaign' sees the placement of 20 large anchor sculptures around Aberdeen city and shire and as far afield as Moray, Orkney and Shetland, which all fall within the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary’s ANCHOR Unit catchment area.
Our £1million fundraising appeal kicks off in our milestone 20th year
Join us as we DREAM BIG to see Aberdeen become a centre for world-class cancer research
Our funding focus:
Medical equipment
Patient wellbeing
Leading cancer research
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Latest news
The latest news, press releases and blog posts from Friends of ANCHOR.
From fundraisers and events to the latest wellbeing initiatives, medical equipment and leading research that is being funded for cancer and haematology patients in the North-east.
If you would like to be kept in the loop with our more regular day-to-day activity you can connect with us on Facebook and Twitter.
Cancer patient travels from the capital to take on the 20for20 Anchor Voyage
Cancer patient, Erik Langskaill, made a 250-mile round trip from Edinburgh to take on Friends of ANCHOR’s 20for20 Anchor Voyage. Inspired by his artist friend’s contribution to Friends of ANCHOR’s 20t...
Revolutionary medical equipment funded to improve staff safety
Revolutionary medical equipment landed at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, the first of its kind in Scotland. Our recent funding of over £100,000 equipped the nuclear medicine department with a radiopharmace...
Schools encouraged to join 20for20 anchor voyage
Friends of ANCHOR 20for20 school art competition launched This year, the Aberdeen-based charity Friends of ANCHOR is celebrating 20 years of supporting cancer and haematology patients throughout the N...
Anchor yourself and dream big
Friends of ANCHOR 20for20 campaign launched Celebrating 20 years of cancer support, haematology care and treatment for patients throughout the North-east of Scotland, local charity, Friends of ANCHOR,...
Men’s Takeover
On the 5th anniversary year of Courage on the Catwalk, we’re excited to reveal an addition to the hugely popular event programme with a fourth show exclusively for MEN. To announce the news, our chair...
Dreaming big for world-class cancer research in the city
As we kick off our 20th anniversary year, we’ve unveiled a new fundraising campaign to mark our “dreaming big” vision for North-east cancer care. As a charity, we have pledged £1 million to the Univer...
Investment sees waiting lists cut by half
Friends of ANCHOR has seen waiting lists reduced by up to 50% for North-east cancer patients following our investment into new equipment for the gastroenterology department at ARI. The recent funding...
50 years of North Sea achievement celebrated in new book
50 years of North Sea oil and gas activity is celebrated in a new limited edition hardback book, 'ABZ and Big Oil' with the proceeds being donated to Friends of ANCHOR.
How you can help
There are a number of ways you can get involved to help make a direct difference to those undergoing cancer and haematology treatment here in the North-east.
Every penny donated to Friends of ANCHOR goes directly to the cause as all of the charity’s running and administration fees are fully covered by Balmoral Group.
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“Life24 £5” to 70070
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