Christmas Appeal
Christmas Appeal
This Christmas, it’s our wish to ensure Clan can continue to provide a moment of comfort and a spark of joy to people impacted by a cancer diagnosis across the north-east, Moray, Orkney and Shetland.
Help us achieve this by purchasing a meaningful gift from our Comfort and Joy brochure.
Browse our gifts or choose to make a donation of any amount – every penny will help support local people during the most difficult time in their life.
Make your donation via the QR code on the brochure or by using the donation form on this page and unlock a Comfort and Joy digital postcard. Perfect for demonstrating your generosity online and for sharing with loved ones and business contacts in lieu of a Christmas card or gift.
The Good Fundraising Guarantee
Our Christmas Brochure
Greig's Story
Donations to our Comfort and Joy Appeal will be used to support the people who turn to Clan in times of need. People like Greig, who was referred to Clan by NHS Grampian’s colorectal team when his wife was diagnosed with terminal bowel cancer at the age of 42.
Learn more about each of our gift bundles by clicking the descriptions below:
£15 - Give the gift of strength
£15 could pay for a Clan physical health and wellbeing session for an adult, supporting those with a diagnosis to get physically and emotionally in the best health before, throughout and after cancer treatments. Find out more about our health and wellbeing service by clicking the button below to watch a brief video.
£25 – Give the gift of care
£25 could pay for a fully certified and registered Clan complementary therapist to work with children receiving cancer treatment at the oncology ward at Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital for one session. Find out more about our complementary therapies by clicking the button below to watch a brief video.
£100 – Give the gift of understanding
£100 could pay for four listening and support sessions. Many people use this service at Clan immediately after receiving news of a diagnosis for themselves or a loved
one. Find out more about our listening support service by clicking the button below to watch a brief video.
£500 – Give the gift of resilience
£500 could provide age-appropriate resources for children and young people through our specialist Children and Families Service (CFS). These materials help children impacted by a cancer diagnosis to express emotions, understand changes in their family and build resilience and self-esteem. Find out more about CFS by clicking the button below to watch a brief video.
£1,000 – Give the gift of reassurance
£1,000 could cover the cost of running our Moray transport service for four months of the year. Our volunteer drivers provide reassurance to clients by transporting them to appointments at Inverness, Elgin, and Aberdeen hospitals.
£6,000 – Give the gift of comfort
£6,000 could cover all running costs at Clan Accommodation in Aberdeen for one week. Our facilities include 27 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with communal dining and a large lounge area. Find out more about this service by clicking the button below to watch a brief video.
FAQs
The festive season is a time for hope, kindness, and connection—but for people impacted by cancer, it can also be a challenging time. Clan’s Comfort & Joy Appeal is our way of bringing comfort, support, and a little extra cheer to those who need it most. Here, you’ll find answers to your questions about the appeal, how your generosity makes a difference, and how you can help brighten the holidays for someone facing cancer.
If you have any questions, please get in touch at [email protected] we’d love to hear from you!
