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Sometimes it may seem to donors that there is so much work to be done and that an individual contribution can't achieve much - nothing is further from the truth.

Hugh Gillan of Drumcarrow Farm, St Andrews, called into our offices to hand over a cheque for £1000. The cheque represented donations to the charity in lieu of gifts marking Hugh’s 50^th birthday.

L to R: Norman Barrett (AICR Chief Executive), Hugh Gillan, Debbie Wheelans (AICR Grants Administrator)

Hugh and his wife Jill, asked that the donation be directed to the AICR funded research being undertaken by Dr David Blighty at the University of Dundee.

Norman Barrett, AICR’s Chief Executive said: ” We are delighted to receive this wonderful gift. We are very grateful to Hugh and Jill for their thoughtful gesture, and to all of Hugh’s friends and family who made such generous contributions.”

Our Donor Development Manager, Geraldine Long, passed on the good news to Dr Blighty at Dundee University and here is his response,

Dear Geraldine,

I am delighted with your good and unexpected news. It is extremely gratifying that our research effort is recognised and supported in this way. Such generous donations help us to purchase essential items of equipment and reagents, and make a real difference to the progress of our research. This kind donation will inspire an already enthusiastic research team.

Please pass on my warm and sincere thanks to the Gillans.

With best wishes,

David.

The same is true of each and every donation we receive, no matter how small. A few pounds may not seem like a lot, but when it is combined with a few more from thousands of AICR supporters, it adds up to an amount that can fund entire projects.

Thank you to the Gillans for their kind donation, and thank you to everyone who supports AICR.

By funding only the best science, we ensure that we have the highest chance of making significant progress. Applications for funding are peer reviewed by our Scientific Advisory Committee and many are also sent to two experts in the field for external review.