Ayrshire Cancer Support Ambassadors

Cancer charity ambassadors hope to ‘Make it happen’ at new centre

These are the faces behind those lending their voice, energy and experience to help create a new cancer support center in Ayr.

Ayrshire Cancer Support’s Ambassadors are committed to helping the charity reach their fundraising target of £400,000 to transform the recently purchased former St Andrew’s Hotel, on Prestwick Road in Ayr, into a vibrant new cancer centre.

The space will allow children, young people and adults to access practical and emotional support when a cancer diagnosis affects their lives.

The Ambassadors come from a range of backgrounds including keen fundraisers, cancer survivors and those who have lost a loved one to the disease.

Laura Brown, Head of Income and Communications at ACS, said: “We are delighted to be joined by people in the local community who will help our voice carry further.

“We need to generate £2,500 every day, just to keep our free services running – it would be impossible to help so many people without support from the local community.

“We are honoured that our ambassadors will be helping us to Make it Happen!”

Ambassador Yvonne Hendrie is a proud breast cancer survivor and used ACS’ services throughout 2020. She said: “We owe ACS so much for transport, counselling, complimentary therapies and the look good, feel good sessions. Brian and myself want to use our time and talents to give back.”

Cameron Radigan, from Galston, describes himself as a cancer survivor, amputee, archer and now ACS ambassador.He was diagnosed with a cancerous tumour when he was aged just two, and years later in 2018 had his leg aputated.

Cameron said: “I want to show there is life after cancer and I’m so proud to be accepted as an ambassador for Ayrshire Cancer Support.”

For more, or to arrange a talk at your club, school or business or interested in becoming an ambassador, please contact 01563 538008.

Anne and Ian Logan Anne said: “As my hubby is a volunteer driver I saw first hand the benefits that this service provides to cancer suffers and their families and thought that as I have retired that I could do something to help raise funds for ACS. It’s especially important now because of the new premises in Ayr. Hopefully my wee bit can ‘Make it happen’”.

Let’s blether Gaby Williamson lost her dad Kevin to cancer. Just weeks later, she was dealt another blow when she was told mum Victoria’s breast cancer had returned. Gaby started an online blog, Let’s Blether, to help others through cancer loss

Finance friend Janie Cunningham, a Wealth Manager for Barclays Wealth Management, said she “will do all I can to support on the financial running of things”for ACS’new centre

Lending her time “I have, like everyone I know, had friends and family members who have had cancer, some survived, and some did not. I just want to help where I can”- Shirley Milligan

Public service Former MP Bill Grant has served the public for many years in his career in Strathclyde Fire Brigade, local councillor and MP and now as President of Rotary in Alloway. He can’t wait to put his knowledge and skills to use to support ACS

Dream team Brian, church minister at both St. Leonard’s Parish Church in Ayr and Dalrymple Parish Church, and breast cancer survivor wife Yvonne Hendrie want to use their time and talents to give back

Here to help “It was [at ACS] that I discovered what a fabulous charity this is for anyone from Ayrshire unfortunate enough to have been diagnosed with Cancer”- Ron Fraser

Susan Russell “I was delighted when I was asked to be an ambassador for ACS as I see daily the magnificent work that ACS does within Ayrshire.”

Sharon King “2020 was a very difficult year for everyone and especially for ACS as the pandemic made it harder for them to operate fully.”

Dedicated volunteer Liz Keohone has been involved with ACS for over 15 years raising funds and is now a volunteer driver

Let’s talk about it Gabrielle Livingstone created‘The Unheard Group’to support young people with a parent affected by cancer

Cancer survivor Cameron Radigan hopes to use his cancer journey experience to help others