Woman tells of mum’s cancer diagnosis ahead of Kiltwalk
A WOMAN has told how she has committed to volunteering for an “incredible charity” that has been supporting her mum through a cancer diagnosis.
Shortly after Lyndsay Haughie got married, her mum Jenny Donaldson got the devastating news she had lung cancer in August 2023.
Lyndsay, from Paisley, revealed how she “really couldn’t come to terms” with her mum having cancer at first.
The 26- year- old added: “Each day got harder and harder as it’s the fear of the unknown. But The Beatson has made my mum’s journey so far very calm and they’re always there to give advice and be honest with any upcoming hurdles.”
Jenny’s cancer is not 100% curable but is manageable for now.
Lyndsay added: “The level of care she has received from The Beatson is just incredible from chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy.
“Since my mum was diagnosed last year, I have signed up to volunteer at The Beatson. This charity is so close to our hearts now and I will always support The Beatson whenever I can. It is an incredible local charity.”
Lyndsay is keen to give back to The Beatson Cancer Charity and is doing so by walking the Glasgow Kiltwalk this weekend with eight others, who are also from Paisley.
The team, called ‘ Jenny from the Block’, are just one of more than 150 groups walking in aid of the charity this year.
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Meanwhile, around 700 individual walkers are expected to fundraise for The Beatson in the event on Sunday.
Walkers have a choice of taking part in either the Mighty Stride ( 22.6 miles), the Big Stroll ( 14.2 miles) or the Wee Wander ( 3.1 miles).
Over the years, thousands have taken part in the Kiltwalk for Beatson Cancer Charity, raising over £ 1.2 million.
This year the oldest Kiltwalker for the charity is 95- years- old, while the youngest is just five.
Maisie McCormick, community fundraising manager at Beatson Cancer Charity, said: “We are so excited for the Glasgow Kiltwalk to take place on Sunday.
“The Kiltwalk is always a special event, but this year we have our highest ever number of participants, with over 800 people taking on this incredible challenge as part of Team Beatson.
“We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who is taking part in the event for our charity your support allows us to continue and develop new services for cancer patients and their families.
“We will be at Pit Stop 1 at the Riverside Museum ready to cheer on all the fantastic walkers and give them a chance to take a break and grab a snack, please come and say hi when you’re passing.”