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
£50
Aileen Mcculloch
£50
Sheila Esson
Thank you Kerry for the lovely haircut you gave Gillian. She was beautiful. XX
£12.50
Tracey Slater
£67.50
Sue Cameron
A wonderful human being taken way too soon. You were an inspiration to me and to many others. A
£26.75
Fay Tough
Donated in memory of Gillian, an absolute inspiration.
£160.50
Anne Schwab
In memory of Gillian Esson
£26.75
Gillian Esson
Thank you Bruce for your donation.
£400
Whisky Hammer Ltd
£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
£25
Ron Findlay
£62.50
Sheila Esson
You're amazing Mum and dad
£26.75
Christopher Clyne
£6.69
Morag Findlay
Worked with Gillian at Fonthill. Lovely person x
£26.75
Amanda Davies
Gillian?, you are an absolute star! Love Amanda.
£107
Ruth Fisher
£25
Gillian Esson
£214
Edward Gill
Such a sad loss of someone so young with so much of life to live. God Bless Gillian
£133.75
Annie Stewart
In memory of a very kind, positive lady, and who was full of fun. Sadly missed. ??
£62.50
Calum Reay
£13.38
Gillian Esson
£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.
£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
£26.75
Gill Mayer
Such an amazing lady and a true inspiration to us all xxx
£133.75
Paul Stewart
Rememberiing a strong and inspirational lady with a great attitude and positivity to life.
£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.
£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
£26.75
John Mcmann
£13.38
Jackie Smith
£125
Sheila Esson
Gillian was a beautiful young woman whose smile will always be with me and I still pop a
£125
Sheila Esson
Every day the sun shines pop a penny in the pot (
£125
Sheila Esson
More sunshine money to match Gillian
£26.75
Stine Masseboeuf
£25
Mhairi Watt
£62.50
Calum Reay
£66.88
Elaine Walker
So incredibly brave and strong, right to the very end. Truly inspirational. Elaine, Ewan, Joel and Bella xxxx
£80.25
Sheila Esson
Some more sunshine money
£26.75
D Bruce
For a fellow officer taken way too soon.
£176.25
Gift Aid
£62.50
Calum Reay
£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
£50
Glen Stewart
£40.13
Tamsin Morris
Thanks for the good times, the camper chat and the books. I'll miss you xx
£75
Sheila Esson
The sun continues to shine along with Gillian
£625
Bruce Reay
What a brilliant person that I was lucky to know.
£13.38
David Hadden
£6.25
Amanda Jane Davies
Big hugs xx
£37.50
Mary Hogan
£25
Karlyne Rout
£62.50
Lesley Boxall
£125
Lynne Allan
£37.50
Fiona Brown
£66.88
Katharine Bridle
Forever an inspiration. Much love, always Xx
£26.75
Robert Mckinney
From Bob and Shona
£26.75
Douglas Ross
£25
Calum Reay
You are an amazing lady!!
£12.50
Fiona Duncan
£26.75
Gillian Esson
Thanks Martin
£42.50
Gift Aid To Date (not From Ticket Sales)
14th May
£25
Allyson Kent
To one amazing and inspirational lady
£21.40
Maureen Gleeson-robertson
In memory of Gillian and her beautiful smile. Maureen xx
£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
£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.
£334.38
Marie Rennie
From the NERPOAS, your retired friends and colleagues. You are an inspiration to others x
£25
Joyce Massie
Gillian, you are an inspiration. A very worthy charity
£29.43
Gillian Esson
Thank you Jill and Christina.
£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
£450
Louise Somerville
Sending huge love from me and all the team at Tropic. You
£31.25
Elizabeth Porch
Gillian I
Sorry for your loss, she was so brave in all the challenges. Love Aileen, Derek and Finlay