Clan Cancer Support

CLAN Haven is CLAN Cancer Support’s purpose-build bed and breakfast facility in Aberdeen. Linked to CLAN House, the 27 bedroom facility is a “home from home” for individuals, and their families, who are faced with travelling to Aberdeen for treatment.
Gladys lives in Kirkwall, Orkney, and came to CLAN Haven for six weeks during her treatment. Despite being unsure when she arrived, Gladys soon benefited from the support and friendship which comes with staying at CLAN Haven.
Du...ring 2018, CLAN Haven provided 8,444 bed nights for individuals, their carers and families. You can support CLAN’s work across north-east Scotland, Orkney and Shetland by texting ‘CLAN18 £5’ to 70070 to donate £5 to CLAN.
Thanks to Gladys for sharing her experience of CLAN Haven with us and to Hydrasun for supporting #ThinkCancerThinkCLAN.
For further information about CLAN’s full range of support and information services, including CLAN Haven, visit www.clanhouse.org.
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CLAN Haven is CLAN Cancer Support’s purpose-build bed and breakfast facility in Aberdeen. Linked to CLAN House, the 27 bedroom facility is a “home from home” for individuals, and their families, who are faced with travelling to Aberdeen for treatment.
Gladys lives in Kirkwall, Orkney, and came to CLAN Haven for six weeks during her treatment. Despite being unsure when she arrived, Gladys soon benefited from the support and friendship which comes with staying at CLAN Haven.
Du...ring 2018, CLAN Haven provided 8,444 bed nights for individuals, their carers and families. You can support CLAN’s work across north-east Scotland, Orkney and Shetland by texting ‘CLAN18 £5’ to 70070 to donate £5 to CLAN.
Thanks to Gladys for sharing her experience of CLAN Haven with us and to Hydrasun for supporting #ThinkCancerThinkCLAN.
For further information about CLAN’s full range of support and information services, including CLAN Haven, visit www.clanhouse.org.
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Are you hooked by Marie Kando’s Netflix series which shows you how to declutter your home?
Her programme, which encourages people to declutter their personal spaces to clear their mind and their home by discarding items which no longer ‘spark joy’, is also having a positive impact on the charity retail sector.
CLAN Cancer Support is encouraging anyone following Marie’s philosophy in the New Year to ‘support local’ by considering donating their decluttering to one of the char...ity’s shops.
“Marie’s advice on how to declutter your mind as well as creating a cleaner home has really captured people’s minds. As part of decluttering, we would like people to consider how to give their once treasured possessions a second lease of life by donating them to local charity.” said CLAN Cancer Support’s Fiona Fernie.
CLAN’s has shops in Aberdeen’s Rosemount, Ballater, Kirkwall and Lerwick which are waiting to receive your decluttering donations! For further information about the shops and CLAN’s work, please visit http://ow.ly/xP2P30nrL6y or call 01224 622894.
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CLAN Cancer Support Crimond will be introducing relaxation sessions to its programme of wellbeing groups from 1st February. Sessions will be held on the first Friday of each month and are open to anyone affected by a cancer diagnosis.
For further information, or to book your place, please call 01779 487 176. For further information about CLAN's services in the Crimond area please visit http://ow.ly/kYBN30nrEH6

Spaces are still available on this once in a lifetime opportunity to trek the great wall! For more information or to book your place visit https://clanhouse.org/f…/annual-events/ clans-china-challenge

It's Thank You Thursday! Today we would like to say a huge thank you to Specialist Valve Services Ltd. CLAN were lucky enough to be one of the charities chosen to benefit from the proceeds of the silent auction at their recent 20th Anniversary Dinner. SVS Ltd. generously donated £1,123.75 to CLAN. Thank you to everyone at SVS Ltd! #ThankYouThursdays

Your unwanted gifts could help to support someone affected by cancer in your local community! Christmas seems like a distant memory now, but you might still be struggling to find a home for some of the gifts you received. CLAN are looking for unwanted gifts such as bath sets, candles, fashion accessories, bottles of wine, prosecco, gin, etc. to help stock our raffles and tombolas throughout the year. These fundraising activities mean your donation turns into vital funds for CLAN. If you have any items you would like to donate, please drop them into CLAN House or any CLAN Centre.

CLAN Cancer Support is delighted to welcome the 40th RSPB Great Garden Birdwatch to its Kirkwall garden on Satruday (26th January). Join the team between 12.30pm and 2.30pm to take part in the world's largest garden wildlife survey and visit CLAN's therapeutic garden in the heart of Kirrkwall.

CLAN Cancer Support Crimond will be holding the first of four Tai Chi for Beginners sessions next week. The sessions are open to anyone affected by a cancer diagnosis and suitable for all abilities. To secure your space or for further information, please call 01779 487 176.

CLAN has guaranteed spaces in RIDE the NORTH 2019! There has been a remarkable boom in cycling over recent years and the North East of Scotland boasts some truly wonderful cycling experiences. RIDE the NORTH is not a race, but rather a challenge ride for cyclists of all abilities. If you fancy taking on this 2 day cycling challenge for CLAN or would like more information please contact the fundraising team at fundraising@clanhouse.org or call 01224 647000 Ride the North is a supported ride, with mechanical support, support vehicles, signposting, lunches, mobile coffee stops, refreshments, luggage transfer and of course all the encouragement you will need.

CLAN's Children & Families Service will be offering clients the opportunity to try a new hobby in 2019 in conjunction with Newmachar Golf Academy. Junior Indoor Golf sessions will take place monthly at The Axis Centre, Newmachar and are suitable for children from Primary One upwards with parents welcome to stay for light refreshments during the sessions.
For further information or to register your interest, please contact kellie.strachan@clanhouse.org or visit http://ow.ly/BD6q30nfpOu

Join us within the heart of Aberdeenshire, for the CLAN Walk 2019!
On Sunday 1st September, the stunning Crathes Castle grounds will provide the backdrop for the CLAN Walk 2019.
Set in the extensive grounds of the 16th-century castle, CLAN will host a fun day and sponsored walk, with 2 different routes: The Banchory Big One (15 miles), The Milton Mini (3 miles). The Event Village will host a range of inflatables as well as food and drink. The day promises to offer something ...for everyone in the heart of the Royal Deeside countryside.
We welcome corporate entrants, as well as individuals and groups, to both the sponsored walk and the fun day. Details on entry prices can be found on our website. Please note that there will be scheduled price increases the closer we get to the event so signing up early is advised. 1st price increase - 1st May 2019 2nd price increase - 1st August 2019
We still require several volunteers to help with the smooth running of the event from walker registration, start and finish lines, handing out refreshments, marshalling and helping in the event village and fun day.
Crathes Castle is located just a short drive from Aberdeen, with free parking on site. There is also a regular bus service which stops at the entrance to the Castle.
For more information, or to sign up to for one of the sponsored walks or as a volunteer, please visit http://clanhouse.org/fundr…/annual-even ts/clan-landmark-walk
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It's Thank You Thursday! Today we would like to say a huge thank you to Averil and Eleanor who look after the Friends of CLAN stall in CLAN House drop in. Their stall raised an amazing £3782.21 for CLAN in 2018! Thank you for your support Averil and Eleanor! #ThankYouThursdays

CLAN Cancer Support is currently seeking a self-employed complementary therapist to join our team of bank therapists at CLAN House in Aberdeen.
For further information about the role please visit http://ow.ly/AxDt30njZkY

THIS EVENT IS NOT FOR THE FAINT HEARTED & WILL CAUSE ULTIMATE FEAR!!
Brave the Bounce is back after a massively successful launch in 2018! The only difference is .... that we have DOUBLED the size of the drop! That's right, you will experience the 300ft drop whilst facing out to the North Sea at Aberdeen Beach! Now that's going to be a view to remember!!
Although it may be a hair raising experience, the funds you raise will go directly towards helping local people affected by... cancer in the North East, Moray, Orkney and Shetland.
Before bagging yourself one of the very limited spaces, it is critical that you read over the health warning notice which advices on who can jump as per the UK Bungee Club guidelines.
£40 to register, £80 sponsorship target
#bravethebounce


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HEALTH WARNING NOTICE
IF IN DOUBT - DONT JUMP!
If you are not in good health you should NOT jump.
If you have any of the following conditions you should seek medical advise before jumping.
High Blood Pressure Hearth Condition Suffer from Dizziness or Epilepsy Damage to neck, back, spinal column, legs or eyes Asthma Pregnancy Alcohol - If you appear intoxicated you cannot jump Medication - please inform us if you are taking any form of medication If you suffer from any of the above but have been given a doctors certificate, you will be requested to sign a non standard waiver.
No under 14's 14 and 15 year olds require a parent or gaurdians permission and signature Over 50's are required to have a doctors certificate to comply with our insurance regulations Glass and hard contact lenses cannot be worn If wearing boots please be prepared to remove them Maximum weight limit for a solo jumper is 120kg (18.9 stone) Waist harness fit waist size of 40cm (15.7 inches) to 125cm (49.2 inches)
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CLAN Banchory's creative writing group returns for 2019. Join us on Friday (18th January) between 2pm and 3pm to find out more about creative writing, meet new people and relax with a cup of tea. Anyone affected by a cancer diagnosis is welcome to attend. For further information call Helen on 07720 737497 or visit http://ow.ly/uNNF30njITu

Following her cancer diagnosis Gladys was supported by CLAN Cancer Support in both Orkney and Aberdeen.
Gladys was faced with having to travel to Aberdeen for specialist treatment, and stayed in CLAN's facility in Aberdeen - CLAN Haven - for six weeks during her treatment.
CLAN Haven is CLAN's purpose-designed bed and breakfast facility which provides 'home from home' accommodation for people, and their families, while they receive treatment at hospital in Aberdeen. Gladys kindly shared with us how CLAN's support and services during this difficult time in her life changed her life for ever.

lovely place the staff are amazing and so friendly they made my stay a lot easier for my 5 week stay away from my friends and family in shetland

Wonderful place. I love it. They gave us so much support when times were tough. I felt like I was being wrapped up in a warm cosy blanket every time I visited. The staff are so fantastic.

Went down to CLAN this afternoon to collect leighann's t-shirt.

From the moment we walked through the door, we were treated with such a heartwarming welcome.

Bob behind the desk in the welcome area, gave us a good laugh, and gave us all a drink and sweets, (and biscuits).

Fiona and moureen, both greeted us with the same heartfelt hello.

Moureen kindly showed us around CLAN house, telling us about how rooms are for families can stay while loved ones are getting treatment.

The feeling within the house was amazing. It did feel like home.



I am so proud of my amazing, beautiful, thoughtful daughter donating her hair and raising money for such an awesome charity �������

They really do support when times are not so good!

They have great Volunteers.

Thank you to all the ladies who turned up yesterday to support the clan charity event raising lots of money for a fabulous cause. Also to all the volunteers as it coulndt go ahead with your help also to steph, Julie & Gillian for helping to organise the event.

Also a very big thank you to MY financial services and Ledingham & Chalmers for sponsoring the event and to all those who donated prizes. Last but not least to Sam from Stats for giving up his time and attending to the ladies selling prosecco.

We already have another sponsor for Feb so keep your eyes open for further updates.

Superb supportive facility both in Aberdeen (couldn't have got through my radiotherapy without this wonderful place!) and more local to me, Elgin! Staff and volunteers are brilliant �thank you

Such a weight off in a stressful time to have somewhere to stay that's so nice.

Stayed here over five weeks Whilst having radiotherapy .All staff and volunteers were fantastic .Very comfortable bedroom and lounge area tastefully decorated and kitchen so well equipped .They've really thought of everything !The drop in centre I spent a lot of time in and really enjoyed coffee (and too much cakes) chatting with all the awesome volunteers .A very positive experience and will drop in again when I'm in Aberdeen

Plucked up the courage to visit today for the first time. I spoke with sheena a volunteer. She was great. Very supportive and understanding. Thank you for today it made a difference :-)

It's great to have a drop-in centre near to home, to save the long journey into Aberdeen.

Great place. Nice, friendly, caring and supportive staff.

Fantastic place to stay, a home from home, everything you need and more. Many thanks to all the staff who are second to none, they were all so nice and helpful and went out of their way to make you feel welcome 😘😘😘

Fantastic facility providing an amazing experience for many affected by cancer.

Very homely place and really knowledgable, caring and friendly staff and volunteers. Thank you for all you do. It is greatly appreciated.

Fantastic cancer care establishment,which focuses highly on the holistic needs of the individuals in question, and supports friends/family affected etc.



The staff are very courteous and helpful to assist anyone with any concerns or arrangements needed.



Overall, they are 1st class establishment and I wish the organisation all the best in the future

Everyone makes you so welcome. I find Clan very relaxing . Whenever I'm in town I try to pay a visit xx😊

Clan offers exceptional support for people and families of all ages with cancer and post cancer and therapies and groups to join and a nice place to visit if you need some quiet time too.

As per usual 5 Star's dose not give the full credit due to the staff or accommodation should be at least 10�, and if spared hope to use it a good few times more.

All the staff are amazing & hats off to all the volunteers that do a great job.