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   was founded in 2006 by five Scottish women two of whom were breast cancer survivors.  The aim of the organisation is to raise awareness and generate funds towards breast cancer research in the west of Scotland.

operates in conjunction with the University of Glasgow which manages funds raised and then directs the money to the appropriate hospital department.

Two pieces of equipment costing over £200,000 have recently been purchased and are being used in a wide range of important studies by 10 different research groups at the University of Glasgow and Beatson Institute, studying breast, colon, oesophageal, ovarian, thyroid, skin and kidney cancers.  In this way we are working with other charities such as Cancer Research UK that are supporting other parts of these projects.

The equipment is also being used to train young doctors in research techniques and for studies to keep doctors up to date and to assess their abilities in comparison to national standards. This both improves patient care and helps to train the doctors of tomorrow.

  Think Pink Scotland are now working towards funding a laboratory within the new Beatson Translational research centre at Garscube.  Building work is due to start on the new centre in 2010.  For more information log on to www.beatsonpebbleappeal.org

 News

On 1st July 2009 Lynn Murray was awarded an Honorary degree from the University of Glasgow in recognition of her ongoing fundraising for University projects and lending her support as the face of the Beatson Pebble Appeal.

Barry Gusterson is Professor of Pathology at University of Glasgow ‘Lynn works tirelessly for Think Pink Scotland. Her commitment and enthusiasm for her fundraising work is quite astounding. She motivates others and is always willing to help in anyway that she can.’

'Fantastic Recipes for a Fantastic Cause'

Bursting with 320 pages of fantastic recipe favourites inspired by local people from family, friends, contacts, MSPs, athletes, chefs, TV personalities and celebrities!

To purchase a copy and for more info on all merchandise log on to: www.thinkpinkscotland.org

Previous Events

 Ceilidh

Friday 27th November 2009

More than 150 people attended the Think Pink Scotland ceilidh in Oran Mor.  Award winning band ‘Skerryvore’ provided the evening’s entertainment.

Skerryvore’s music is a fusion of traditional sounds combined with modern rock and funk, so popular they have entertained audiences from Boston to Beijing!

The floor was never empty and guests had a fantastic time sipping pink fizz and eating bacon butties.

With thanks to all those who donated raffle prizes

The evening will have raised more than £5,000 for the Think Pink Scotland campaign.