Business Beats Cancer Ayrshire brings together business leaders to raise vital funds for Cancer Research UK.
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Through the pioneering work of our researchers and doctors in Scotland, we’re determined to make a difference to people with cancer in Scotland and beyond.
Scotland is home to several of our research facilities including our Scotland Centre, as well as our prestigious Scotland Institute in Glasgow. Our researchers in these locations have expertise across a broad range of research areas and cancer types, including bowel and pancreatic cancer. Our scientists in Edinburgh have particular expertise in brain tumour research and many are part of our Brain Tumour Centre of Excellence - a joint initiative between the University of Edinburgh and University College London which is dedicated to the discovery and clinical evaluation of new brain cancer treatments.
Scotland also hosts our Edinburgh and Glasgow Experimental Cancer Medicine Centres (ECMC), which we co-fund with the health department in Scotland. The ECMCs bring together lab scientists and cancer doctors from local NHS trusts and universities to speed up the flow of ideas and new treatments from the lab to the clinic.
Based in Scotland is our Glasgow Clinical Trials Unit, which is dedicated to deliver innovative and practice-changing clinical research that impacts the care and outcomes for cancer patients in the UK and across the world.
Lastly in Scotland, one of our RadNet centres of excellence can be found in Glasgow. Our RadNet network runs across the UK and aims to improve cancer survival by optimising and personalising radiotherapy.
With 20 years of fundraising for Cancer Research UK and 26 years of professional manufacturing experience as Technical Transformation Director, within Alex Begg, Ayr, creating the finest luxury textiles in the world. Founder of Butterfly Events, Ayrshire, raising over £603,000 for Cancer Research UK since 2016 through events like the Butterfly Ball and Hillbilly 10K.
Mhairi spent over 30 years in banking before moving into the travel industry. After losing close family to cancer, she has supported and fundraised for Cancer Research UK for more than 12 years.
Lesley is Chief Executive of BABTAC, a leading voice for regulation in beauty. With decades of industry influence, she also supports charities as a Beauty Backed Trust Trustee and was awarded an MBE in 2022.
Elizabeth Bell, Founder of Cherry Soda, is a local business lady with 16 years’ experience in independent retail sector.
Stephanie is a practising lawyer and leads a team of specialist lawyers. Motivated to improve cancer outcomes, she is committed to supporting Cancer Research UK and ensuring vital research is funded from early discovery to life saving treatments.
Corrine is a creative entrepreneur and jewellery designer, founder of JOY by Corrine Smith and Pocketful of Joy. Inspired by the impact of Cancer Research UK fundraising, she is proud to help drive life saving research.
Neill is the Managing Director of LIGN Logistics and brings entrepreneurial drive and personal motivation to the board. After losing his mum to cancer, he joined Business Beats Cancer Ayrshire to help drive vital fundraising and impact.
The Business Beats Cancer Ayrshire board is one of a growing network of boards across the UK. Each board organises an exciting annual fundraising event that brings together businesses in its local area to beat cancer.
Bringing together business leaders from cities across the UK to host prestigious fundraising events and support life-saving cancer research.
