Written by Becca Guiller on 2nd September, 2026
We recently held a free health and wellbeing event in Edinburgh and welcomed cancer patients and their families and friends. Attendees were able to browse from a range of stallholders to find support relevant to them such as nutritional support and guidance from The Rehab Dietitian, legal advice from Balfour + Manson and hair loss support from Aderans Trend Co wigs. As a charity committed to collaborating to find cancer patients the best support possible, we also had a number of charities in attendance including Bowel Cancer UK, Macmillan and House of Hope.
Our event also included several breakout sessions which were optional to the attendees. These ranged from Look Good Feel Better, chair Pilates by Sano Yoga, Styling and Wellbeing from Pam Millan, and stories of strength told by guest speakers.
It was an impactful event with many stating that they got a lot out of it. Once participant said:
“I managed to get my wig appointment booked and get some advice from The Rehab Dietitian”.
Others claimed they were "feeling better and looking after myself", that they found "there is help out there" and that they are now "aware of more supports".
This event is just one of many examples of what we do here at Cancer Card. Simplifying cancer support. Whether that is bringing everything together under one roof for people, or bringing it onto our website platform. We understand that no two experiences are the same and our small but dedicated team can support you through every stage.
A donation to Cancer Card helps us create free, supportive events for people living with cancer. From providing a welcoming venue and refreshments to giving our team the time and resources to organise each event, every donation helps make these experiences possible. Most importantly, your support helps us bring people affected by cancer together, creating opportunities for connection and support when they are needed most.
Please keep an eye out for details on our next Health and Well-being event. In the meantime, if you would like to support our mission, please do consider making a donation below.
