Marines triumph in gruelling cycle challenge for cancer charity
A team of Royal Marines who pedalled 620 miles across the nation's tallest peaks have raised nearly £19,000 for charity.
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New partnership established between Aberdeen Grammar hockey club and Friends of Anchor
Aberdeen Grammar's hockey club has teamed up with cancer charity Friends of Anchor.
Peterhead FC donates freshly-painted pink seats to Friends of Anchor for cancer patients and families to use
Peterhead FC has donated two prime seats to a cancer charity so that patients, staff and volunteers can enjoy a break from their troubles by watching the Blue Toon in action.
Aberdeen athletic champion pays heartfelt tribute to ‘marvellous’ Mel Edwards
The death of Aberdeen athlete Mel Edwards from cancer, aged 76, has sparked tristesse across the north of Scotland and beyond.
Stonehaven bands together to remember ‘pillar of farming community’
The loved ones of a "pillar of the Mearns farming community" have raised more than £60,000 in his honour following his death from cancer.
Aberdeen woman ‘braves the shave’ to raise money for cancer
A courageous Aberdeen woman has shaved off her hair to raise money for cancer charities.
Fizz, Frock and Fancies raises thousands for cancer charity
An Inverbervie woman has praised the ladies from across Aberdeenshire who gathered to help her raise money for cancer support charities.
North-east Royal Marine bounces back from cancer with huge challenge for charity which helped him
A Royal Marine who was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 25 has rallied his colleagues to raise £15,000 for the charity which helped him in his darkest hour.
New transport service will ease patient stress
A north-east charity has launched a transport service in partnership with the NHS in an effort to ease patient suffering during treatment.
New Aberdeen music and dance group will honour memory of beloved teacher
A new arts organisation in Aberdeen has pledged to preserve the legacy of beloved dance teacher who died earlier this year.
Finalists announced for awards which honour volunteer efforts in Aberdeen
The finalists of a popular Aberdeen third-sector award initiative have just been announced.
Peterhead FC donate strip advertising space to local charity
Peterhead Football Club has gifted its shirt sponsor to Friends of Anchor.
Aberdeen University hits £4.5 million target for cancer research
Aberdeen University has hit its target to raise £4.5million for cancer research in the north-east.
Golfing enthusiasts raise record £112,000 for north-east cancer charity
Golfers have raised a record sum in an annual competition organised by north-east cancer charity Friends of Anchor.
Keith Cowe is helping with the Red Run to boost Friends of Anchor
Keith Cowe has a very personal reason for getting involved in the Red Run to raise funds for Friends of Anchor.
Aberdeen taxi company gives £2,000 to Friends of Anchor in memory of colleague George Peck
An Aberdeen taxi firm has given Friends of Anchor a cheque for £2,000 in memory of a late colleague.
‘He was a true hero’: Heartbreak as brave and amazing Alex loses cancer battle
An offshore worker who helped raise thousands of pounds during his 18-month battle with cancer has been hailed as a "true hero".
Courage on the Catwalk proves a resounding success for Friends of Anchor
Aberdeen’s Beach Ballroom resounded with applause for the fearless models who took to the stage during the weekend, as hundreds of people saluted their efforts at Courage on the Catwalk.
VIDEO & GALLERY: Poignant moment as Brave models pay tribute to fallen ‘brothers’ during emotional evening
The lively atmosphere at a fashion show fundraiser gave way for a poignant moment as a group of men bonded by their experience of fighting cancer paid tribute to the "brothers" who could not be part of the night.
Friends of Anchor initiative is on course to pass the £1m milestone
The organisers of Courage on the Catwalk and Brave have admitted they couldn’t bring the annual event to fruition without the help of so many people, staff and volunteers alike, who work behind the scenes.
Meeting the people who put the glitz into Courage on the Catwalk and Brave charity events
When the models take to the stage for Brave and Courage on the Catwalk at the Beach Ballroom in Aberdeen this weekend, it will mark the climax of months of preparation for these special events.
Exclusive: Jimmy Milne explains his motivation to help people through Courage on the Catwalk and Brave
Jimmy Milne has never forgotten the agony of losing his first wife, Jill, to cancer when his daughters were aged just eight and three.
How a routine test may have saved Davie’s life
It was purely by chance that Davie Stuart discovered he had cancer.
Brave: Mark Collie left feeling ‘on top of the world’ by Friends of Anchor team
More than 20 years after he was diagnosed with cancer, one of this year’s Brave participants can still remember how staff at Friends of Anchor left him feeling “on top of the world” in what should have been his lowest moments.
Fiona Kennedy keeps spreading the positive message: Sing, Sing, Sing
Fiona Kennedy is one of Scotland's most renowned vocal talents, yet her main mission in life seems to be spreading the message: "Sing, Sing, Sing" to people from eight to 85.
North-east pensioner counts himself lucky as he gears himself up for Friends of Anchor’s Brave event
The oldest participant in this year's event counts himself among the lucky ones.
North-east child cancer survivor didn’t feel impact of disease until many years later
For many the battle against cancer is one that they will vividly remember for the rest of their lives.
Famous fiddler and friends confirm Music Hall line-up
A star-studded musical line-up in support of a renowned Scottish fiddler battling cancer has now been confirmed.
Mike Clark talks about his pride in Brave band of brothers as catwalk beckons
Life has turned full circle for Mike Clark since he was sitting in the audience a couple of years ago watching "Courage on the Catwalk" at the Beach Ballroom in Aberdeen.
Kim’s fight for life has seen her move from the cancer ward to the catwalk
Kim Keillor should have been enjoying one of the happiest times of her life when her daughter, Abbi, was born in 2015.
Leroy Smith has overcome a whole host of setbacks to take part in Brave shows
Anybody who might be feeling sorry for themselves today should take a few minutes to talk to Leroy Smith.
‘Gentleman’ George, 64, dies ahead of Brave cancer displays
One of the models selected to appear at this year’s Brave shows, designed to raise funds for Friends of Anchor and support cancer care, has died aged 64.