Past Times

Gallery: Aberdeen fundraisers put their best foot forward to help cancer charities in the 90s

1992 - Cousins Keith Thomson, 6, Hannah Lawson, 15 months, Christy Thomson, 3, and James Lawson, 3, set for the Macmillion Mile Challenge in Aberdeen

By Kirstin Brown

June 12 2022, 6:00 am

June 12 2022, 6:00 am

From sponsored walks to coffee mornings, the people of Aberdeen are no stranger to fundraising for cancer charities.

For years Aberdonians have been fundraising to support cancer patients and their families, whether it be for nationwide charities like Marie Curie or local ones like Grampian Cancer Care.

More recently, we’ve seen a coast-to-coast cycle expedition for Aberdeen cancer charity Maggie’s and a golfing event for Met Up UK and Make 2nds Count.

But, in this edition of The Aberdonian, we’ll be looking at cancer fundraisers held in Aberdeen in the 1990s. Can you spot any familiar faces in the photos below?

The gallery

Lady Provost Lys Wyness, right, with Brenda Massie at Aberdeen’s revamped Cancer Research shop in 1994 — 1994 – Lady Provost Lys Wyness, right, with Brenda Massie at Aberdeen’s revamped Cancer Research shop in Rosemount Viaduct

John Dean of Cycling World, Aberdeen helps cyclists Peter McIntyre, Geff Ebert and Richard Drorbaugh in the shop in 1993 — 1993 – John Dean of Cycling World, Aberdeen helps cyclists Peter McIntyre, Geff Ebert and Richard Drorbaugh

Sarah Grotrian of the Marie Curie Appeal received £1,500 raised by north-east Spar stores in 1993 — 1993 – Sarah Grotrian of the Marie Curie Appeal received £1,500 raised by north-east Spar stores

1993 – Macmillan volunteers Margaret Wolfe, Avril Inkson and Betty Stalker use Elgin Post Office’s car wash

Peter McIntyre, Richard Drorbaugh and Jeff Ebert on their bikes in Aberdeen in 1993 — 1993 – Peter McIntyre, Richard Drorbaugh and Jeff Ebert in Aberdeen, during a round the world fundraiser

Allan Catto and Brian Duguid with a cheque for Norco Cancer Care Fund in 1990 — 1990 – Allan Catto, right, of Grampian Country Chickens and Norco’s Brian Duguid with a cheque for Roxburghe House

Robert Stapenhurst, 8, Sarah Barrie, 7, Jennifer Barrie, 9, and Richard Stapenhurst in 1993 — 1993 – Robert Stapenhurst, 8, Sarah Barrie, 7, Jennifer Barrie, 9, and Richard Stapenhurst baking for the Marie Curie appeal

Fiona Mair, left, models a Bet Lynch dress. With Fiona are, from left, Murray Morrison, Colin McHardy and Jennifer Boyd in 1991 — 1991 – Fiona Mair, left, models a Bet Lynch dress, which was to go under the hammer along with other clothes worn by stars of Coronation Street in a charity auction in aid of Roxburghe House. With Fiona are, from left, Murray Morrison, Colin McHardy and Jennifer Boyd

1993- Simmers staff joined Macmillan nurses at Hatton bakery for the world’s greatest coffee morning

Norco assistant Susan Brown with the charity chain fundraiser for Grampian Cancer Care in 1990 — 1990 – Norco assistant Susan Brown with the charity chain fundraiser for Grampian Cancer Care

Camilla Lee and Jake Stotley of Blairmore School covered in green Macmillan ribbons in 1993 — 1993 – Camilla Lee and Jake Stotley of Blairmore School, Glass, were walking for Macmillan

Nicola McIntosh, 16, of Heathryfold out and about with Marie Curie collection cans in 1993 — 1993 – Nicola McIntosh, 16, of Heathryfold out and about with collection cans for the Marie Curie Appeal

1992 – Frieda Pirie (left) and her dog Max, with Kerry Melvin (10) and mother Susan, who were doing a sponsored walk to raise money for breast cancer research.

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