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Kiltwalk is my way of saying thank you

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Published date24 April 2024
Publication titleStirling Observer
Eilidh Wynd will head to Glasgow for the event to raise vital funds after the Beatson unit saved her mum's life during the Covid pandemic

Eilidh's mum, Helen, was diagnosed with breast cancer in late 2020 and due to the restrictions as a result of the Covid pandemic, the family relied heavily on support from the Beatson as they came to terms with the illness.

Eilidh, 25, will line up for Sunday's Kiltwalk to raise much-needed cash for the charity.

Eilidh said: "The Beatson saved my mum's life during a pandemic.

"In March 2020, Covid was around and I had to celebrate finishing my final university exam in my back garden with my family one Friday afternoon. By the Monday afternoon, my mum had been to the hospital after finding a lump.

"From then, my grad scheme was postponed by six months and mum was diagnosed with breast cancer. As you can imagine, this is hard at the best of times, but throw in a global pandemic where we can't be supported by family and friends visiting us, it was a real struggle.

"The Beatson was such a support for my mum and our family. The staff dressed up for her 60th birthday, took part in her Covid Ceilidh fundraiser and made the whole process easier. Without their compassion and enthusiasm, our story would have been so different."

After an operation, and a gruelling regimen of chemotherapy and radiotherapy, Helen and the family were given news of her all-clear on Christmas Eve 2020 and Eilidh left for her grad scheme the week after.

Helen is now four years cancer-free.

Eilidh will join thousands of others on the Kiltwalk on Sunday - including friends Darcie and Sam who she met at a Zumba class two years ago.

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