Brian’s Good News 11 October 2019

On today's edition,  Megan McKenzie took to the stage at Clan Thunderball  to raise funds for Clan Cancer Care.  She dedicated the iconic song - Diamonds are Forever to her mum Jackie who has been her chief supporter over the years.  The performance got a standing ovation. A video enabled the Jackie, Megan and family to speak about the cancer diagnosis and how Clan has helped them.  The event raised £60,000 for the charity.

Paul Fletcher -Herd was very heartened and relieved after receiving a card from a recipient of thanks from a man who had received stem cells from Paul.  The man has now recovered fully from blood cancer and able to enjoy quality time with his wife and family. The donation was made through The Anthony Nolan Trust who are particularly keen for young men between 16 and 30 to sign up onto the donor register.

Young Farmers  - Scottish Association of Young Farmers Clubs (SAYFC) have been creating art out of hay bales as part of a competition and raising much needed funds for Friends of Anchor, Cancer Research and Macmillan Cancer Support.  

200 KG of food was collected by P2 children of Fernilea Primary School for Aberdeen Cyrenians and the foodbank at CFINE.  Representatives from both organisations were at a special assembly to thank the pupils.