We are delighted to announce that we have chosen Friends of ANCHOR as our official charity partner.
The partnership will span the next two years and we look forward to working with them to help raise much needed funds and to support the fantastic work they do that benefits so many in Aberdeen and the North East of Scotland.
Established in 1997 Friends of ANCHOR serves oncology and haematology patients in the North East of Scotland, including Orkney and Shetland. The charity is run by a small team and provides the best possible treatment, care and support to patients.
The charity has three main focuses;
- Research – Friends of ANCHOR funds local, leading research to push the boundaries in the fight against cancer. This is done at both Robert Gordon University and The University of Aberdeen.
- Equipment – Friends of ANCHOR invests in the latest technology to continually develop and improve cancer diagnosis and treatment.
- Wellbeing – Friends of ANCHOR go above and beyond; offering additional care, comfort and support to patients during their time at the ANCHOR unit.
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In the last five years alone, Friends of ANCHOR have invested £4m directly into research, equipment and wellbeing within the Foresterhill Health Campus. From this year, Friends of ANCHOR is also fundraising £2m through our ANCHORED Together appeal for The ANCHOR Centre, set to open in 2021.
Their ambitious fundraising target is over and above the £32m project cost and will equip the building with a dedicated research suite and teaching facility, top-of-the-range fixtures and equipment, as well as new additions such as complementary therapy room, a teenage and young adult room, patient information space and a coffee lounge area.
Aberdeen Lynx Chairperson, David Reid said, “Aberdeen Lynx have always supported local charities and charitable organisations and for the next two years we are delighted to be supporting this fantastic Organisation, Friends of ANCHOR are a household name in the North East, not only as a charitable organisation but a world leader in treatment, care and support and it is a honour for Aberdeen Lynx to welcome them in to the Lynx family.”
The Friends of ANCHOR spokesperson, Naomi Forrest added, “We are looking forward to officially begin this partnership with Aberdeen Lynx Ice Hockey Club and once again wish to thank the club for choosing us as the nominated charity for the season.”
Friends of ANCHOR will be attending all of our home games so please look out of them in the foyer of the arena. With your generosity we can help them support many more people within our area.
