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For the last 30 years Dame Laura Lee, DBE, has been the driving force behind Maggie’s. She has built the charity from one centre in Edinburgh, to 24 across Great Britain, with more in development. There are also four overseas centres.

My husband died of pancreatic cancer but no one told us about Maggie's; I want to raise funds and awareness.

When I was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer, I’d only just turned 26. It was straightaway secondary, in my liver and in my bones. It was aggressive, and I was told I would be lucky if I would live for two to three years.

Lynn (59) from Fife was diagnosed with ovarian cancer following symptoms in December 2023 including a post menopausal bleed and extreme bloating.

Fundraising, for us, feels like we are celebrating Aindi. I think he'd be amazed to see the outpouring of love for him and at people’s generosity.

When my wife, Olivia, was diagnosed with cancer, she found it so helpful meeting people going through similar things at Maggie's. When she died, we knew the door at Maggie’s was always open.

Dot (66) from Blantyre in Scotland had her first diagnosis of ovarian cancer in 2015 when she was 57 and then had a recurrence in 2020.

Andrea works as a flight attendant and has been training for the London Marathon whenever and wherever she lands across the globe in memory of her mother and to raise money for Maggie's.

Having a new baby and turning the big 4-0 saw Anthony take up running to ensure a healthy future with his son. Little did he know that this would potentially save his life.