The Business Beats Cancer Edinburgh Annual Dinner, held at Prestonfield House, has once again demonstrated the power of the city’s business community, raising an incredible £200k for Cancer Research UK’s Scotland Centre.
Guests at the sold-out event enjoyed an unforgettable evening featuring an inspiring keynote speech from Glenn Campbell, the esteemed political reporter who shared his personal journey with brain cancer. Host and auctioneer Grant Stott brought his characteristic energy and humour to the evening, ensuring a lively and generous atmosphere which ended with a rousing rendition of Stott’s signature song ‘That’s Fife’.
The evening’s live auction featured an array of exceptional prizes, including tickets to the sold-out Oasis gig at Murrayfield, a Diana Ross Getaway to Glasgow, business class Qatar Airways tickets, and a Sir Chris Hoy signed GB cycling skin. These exclusive items helped drive the night’s fundraising success, with all proceeds going directly to life-saving research at the Cancer Research UK Scotland Centre, advancing breakthroughs in cancer prevention, detection, and treatment.
Business Beats Cancer Edinburgh has now raised over £760k since its inception, making it the best-performing Business Beats Cancer Board in the UK. This year’s dinner continued that legacy, providing a platform for powerful stories, networking, and crucial fundraising.
Lou Kiddier, Chair of the Business Beats Cancer Edinburgh Board, expressed gratitude to everyone who contributed to the event’s success:
“The incredible generosity from guests at this year’s dinner is a testament to the spirit of our business community in the capital. Even in these uncertain economic times, it is heartening that so much was raised for a cause close to so many hearts. Together, we are funding research that will save lives and bring hope to countless families across Scotland.”
