In memory of my loved one.
My fundraising for Ovacome commenced in December 2020 when I started to lose my hair after receiving my first chemo. I filmed myself shaving my head, put it on social media and watched the donations on my Just Giving page go up and up. Including gift aid, the total raised was £4508.
In May 2021 I held a Tropic Skincare fundraiser, a raffle and submitted a commemorative bottle of whisky to be auctioned at a specialist auction house, Whisky Hammer. The total amount raised, including private donations, was £3404.
I would like to give a huge thank you to everyone who has contributed to my fundraisers and those who have privately donated.
Although I’m not actively fundraising right now, I’ve asked for this page to be left open for any little bits and pieces of donations that I hope will continue coming in.
A little about me and why I'm fundraising for Ovacome:
I started using the services of Ovacome in September 2020 when I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. My journey started with being told that I was being given treatment with curative intent but this changed in February 2021 when I was told I was platinum resistant, meaning I was non-responsive to treatment, and my life expectancy was 12 - 18 months. Ovacome have been with me since the start but never did I need their services more than when I received my updated prognosis. They have never failed to be there for me, in particular the peer support group, and for that I will be eternally grateful.
Fast forward to January 2022 and I’m pleased to say that I’m still doing well.
A little information about Ovacome:
Ovacome provides a range of support services for those affected by ovarian cancer. This includes the family and friends of those diagnosed, as well as those who might be at higher risk of the disease because of their family history. Ovacome also work closely with doctors and other clinicians to ensure that those diagnosed are given the most up-to-date information to help them navigate their treatment and care.
Ovacome is also a community for anyone affected by ovarian cancer, meaning that the charity provides groups and events where people can meet others in similar circumstances, to share advice and offer each other encouragement along the way.
Every donation to Ovacome goes towards creating new services to support all those affected by this less common cancer. Any amount that you feel able to give could make a huge difference to the life of someone going through diagnosis and treatment at the moment.
It would mean a lot to me if you could share this fundraising page with your friends and family, as well as on your social media.
I want to support Ovacome so they can do more for those affected by this disease, but I need your help to do so.
Thank you so much.
Gillian
My Achievements
Fundraising page
Updated Profile Pic
Added a Blog Post
Received 5 Donations
Reached Goal
Increased Target
Thank you to my Sponsors
£29.43
Gillian Esson
£6.69
Morag Findlay
Worked with Gillian at Fonthill. Lovely person x
£40.13
Annette Calder
In memory of a lovely friend and neighbour of a few years back, she was such a positive force in life and brightened everyone she met. May she rest easy now
£125
Sheila Esson
Gillian was a beautiful young woman whose smile will always be with me and I still pop a
£26.75
Gillian Esson
Thanks Martin
£214
Edward Gill
Such a sad loss of someone so young with so much of life to live. God Bless Gillian
£12.50
Tracey Slater
£66.88
Iain Macphail
We will miss you terribly Gillian, you were and are such an inspiration to all. Even though you were going through your battle you were always kind to everyone.
£1.86k
Ticket Sales
£125
Gareth Stewart
Gillian was one of the most beautiful people I ever had the pleasure to know. Enjoy your journey in the camper van Gareth xx
£21.40
Maureen Gleeson-robertson
In memory of Gillian and her beautiful smile. Maureen xx
£13.38
David Hadden
£25
Mhairi Watt
£26.75
John Mcmann
£160.50
Anne Schwab
In memory of Gillian Esson
£66.88
Elaine Walker
So incredibly brave and strong, right to the very end. Truly inspirational. Elaine, Ewan, Joel and Bella xxxx
£125
Sheila Esson
More sunshine money to match Gillian
£6.25
Amanda Jane Davies
Big hugs xx
£26.75
Douglas Ross
£26.75
Christopher Clyne
£25
Allyson Kent
To one amazing and inspirational lady
£26.75
Gill Mayer
Such an amazing lady and a true inspiration to us all xxx
£66.88
Katharine Bridle
Forever an inspiration. Much love, always Xx
£25
Karlyne Rout
£250
Sheila Esson
Thank you to all the staff and clients of Naked Pride Hair and Beauty Salon who have helped me raise money for Gillian
£26.75
Fay Tough
Donated in memory of Gillian, an absolute inspiration.
£107
Ruth Fisher
£133.75
Paul Stewart
Rememberiing a strong and inspirational lady with a great attitude and positivity to life.
£13.38
Gillian Esson
£25
Joyce Massie
Gillian, you are an inspiration. A very worthy charity
£400
Whisky Hammer Ltd
£31.25
Elizabeth Porch
Gillian I
£125
Sheila Esson
Every day the sun shines pop a penny in the pot (
£62.50
Calum Reay
£577.13
Bruce Esson
This is the total money raised from the donation box at the funeral. Many thanks to everyone who donated at the door and online. Greatly appreciated.
£75
Gillian Esson
I've been having a clear out and have sold some things on Facebook and eBay the proceeds of which I've decided to donate.
£37.50
Janice Innes
A life well lived, but cut short. An ex colleague and friend who is missed. The memories and your soul thankfully remain.
£75
Sheila Esson
The sun continues to shine along with Gillian
£176.25
Gift Aid
£12.50
Fiona Duncan
£62.50
Angie Petrie
Gillian, you are an absolute inspirational, brave woman with such a kind, caring, beautiful true soul. This is such a worthy cause, close to my heart and raising much needed funds is of paramount importance to continue support to all who will benefits from it. I
£450
Louise Somerville
Sending huge love from me and all the team at Tropic. You
£40.13
Tamsin Morris
Thanks for the good times, the camper chat and the books. I'll miss you xx
£37.50
Fiona Brown
£25
Ron Findlay
£26.75
D Bruce
For a fellow officer taken way too soon.
£26.75
Gillian Esson
Thank you Bruce for your donation.
£50
Sheila Esson
Thank you Kerry for the lovely haircut you gave Gillian. She was beautiful. XX
£42.50
Gift Aid To Date (not From Ticket Sales)
14th May
£25
Gillian Esson
£37.50
Mary Hogan
£26.75
Margaret K Forsyth
Given with greatest love and admiration for Gillian, a very brave soul who is missed but who will never be forgotten. xx
£50
Glen Stewart
£26.75
Amanda Davies
Gillian?, you are an absolute star! Love Amanda.
£334.38
Marie Rennie
From the NERPOAS, your retired friends and colleagues. You are an inspiration to others x
£26.75
Robert Mckinney
From Bob and Shona
£25
Calum Reay
You are an amazing lady!!
£62.50
Calum Reay
£125
Lynne Allan
£62.50
Calum Reay
£62.50
Sheila Esson
You're amazing Mum and dad
£133.75
Annie Stewart
In memory of a very kind, positive lady, and who was full of fun. Sadly missed. ??
£67.50
Sue Cameron
A wonderful human being taken way too soon. You were an inspiration to me and to many others. A
£13.38
Jackie Smith
£625
Bruce Reay
What a brilliant person that I was lucky to know.
£26.75
Stine Masseboeuf
£62.50
Lesley Boxall
£50
Aileen Mcculloch
Sorry for your loss, she was so brave in all the challenges. Love Aileen, Derek and Finlay
£80.25
Sheila Esson
Some more sunshine money
Thank you Jill and Christina.