July'26 News

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It’s the end of July and there's still a few weeks of the summer holidays left. We hope you've been enjoying some well-deserved time with family and friends.

During the Summer holidays, life with cystic fibrosis never takes a break. Daily treatments, medication, and exercise continue every day, which is why your support means so much.

Thanks to your generosity, we can continue to make a real difference to people living with CF and their families.

We hope you enjoy this month's newsletter and catching up on everything that's been happening. If you do, please share it with your friends, family, and colleagues using the link at the bottom of the page.

Thank you, as always, for being part of our wonderful community🥰💜

🧡 A Day in the Life at The Leanne Fund🧡

On the surface, it's emails, phone calls, meetings, fundraising, grant applications, social media and event planning.

But behind every task is something much bigger.

The Leanne Fund, Cystic Fibrosis support Scotland

Behind every email is a family living with Cystic Fibrosis. Behind every phone call is a young person facing daily treatments and hospital stays. Behind every grant application is a family feeling the financial and emotional impact of a lifelong condition.

Some days we're planning fundraising events. Other days we're arranging urgent support, celebrating milestones, or simply listening when life feels overwhelming.

The work behind the scenes may not always be visible, but every donation processed, event organised and conversation held helps us provide practical support, emotional wellbeing and moments of joy to children, young people and families across Scotland.

Cystic Fibrosis doesn't stop at the end of the working day, and neither does the need for support.

That's why we do what we do. 💜

Thank you to everyone who supports The Leanne Fund. Together, you're helping us make life a little easier for families living with Cystic Fibrosis.

Join Team Leanne Fund at the Kiltwalk!

There's still time to sign up for this year's Kiltwalk and raise vital funds for The Leanne Fund.

The Leanne Fund, Cystic Fibrosis support Scotland. Kiltwalk Dundee and Edinburgh.

Whether you choose the Dundee Kiltwalk on 16 August or the Edinburgh Kiltwalk on 13 September, every step you take will help us continue supporting children, young people and families affected by Cystic Fibrosis across Scotland.

With a range of walking distances available, including the Wee Wander for children, the Kiltwalk is a fantastic day out for individuals, families and friends of all ages. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🥾

💜 Places are still available for both Kiltwalk Dundee and Kiltwalk Edinburgh, and you can sign up for FREE! 🎉

📧 Get in touch today to secure your place or find out more by emailing info@theleannefund.co.uk.

Together, every step counts. 💜🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️👣

A Special Visit from Stephen🧡

We were delighted to welcome Stephen Libby to The Leanne Fund office while he was

Stephen Libby, The Traitors. Visits The Leanne Fund Charity.

home visiting family. It was wonderful to catch up, thank him in person for his incredible support, and hear what he's been up to.

Earlier this year, Stephen generously auctioned some of the iconic outfits he wore on The Traitors, raising vital funds to help us continue supporting families affected by Cystic Fibrosis. During his visit, he also rolled up his sleeves to help prepare one of our Hello Little One boxes, packed with love, care and practical essentials for families welcoming a new baby following a Cystic Fibrosis diagnosis.

A huge thank you, Stephen, for your kindness, generosity and ongoing support. We hope you enjoy the rest of your time at home with your family! 🧡

Scottish Rally Championship 2026 🏁

We're thrilled to be the chosen charity of the Scottish Rally Championship for 2026! 💜

The Leanne Fund, Cystic Fibrosis support Scotland. Scottish Rally Championship.

Our team will be at the Voly Grampian Forest Rally on 7 & 8 August, and we'd love for you to come and say hello. Visit The Leanne Fund stall to take part in our fantastic raffle, enjoy fun activities for the children, and find out more about the support we provide to individuals and families affected by Cystic Fibrosis across Scotland.

Whether you're competing, supporting or simply enjoying the rally action, we'd love to see you there for what promises to be an exciting weekend. Good luck to everyone taking part, and thank you to the Scottish Rally Championship for choosing to support The Leanne Fund.

Thank You to Our Incredible Supporters🌈

We'd like to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has supported The Leanne Fund over the past few weeks. Your generosity continues to make a real difference to children, young people and families affected by Cystic Fibrosis across Scotland.

The Leanne Fund, Cystic Fibrosis support Scotland. Fundraising.

A special thank you to Danny for raising funds through our Smarties for Smiles campaign. Every tube filled helps us continue providing vital support to the families we support.

Thank you to Chris Mairi for another beautiful delivery of hand-knitted treasures for our Hello Little One boxes, bringing warmth, comfort and kindness to families welcoming a new baby following a Cystic Fibrosis diagnosis.

We're incredibly grateful to Lorraine, her family and everyone who supported their Bingo Night in Inverness, raising an amazing £409, and to everyone at Halliburton, who raised a fantastic £627.50 at their recent quiz night after Adam Stephen nominated The Leanne Fund as the charity to benefit. A huge thank you to Adam, the Stephen family and everyone who took part for making the evening such a success.

A big thank you to everyone who donated to Nalla's collection tin at Towns & Carnie, Turriff. Every donation, no matter the size, helps us continue being there for those who need us most.

Lastly, thank you to Chelsea and Claire at Tesco Stornoway for their thoughtful donation of practical items for our On the Move service and care packages. These everyday essentials provide comfort and support when it's needed most, and we're so grateful for your kindness, generosity and continued community spirit.

To each and every one of you – thank you for your kindness, generosity and ongoing support. Every fundraiser, donation and act of support helps ensure that no one faces Cystic Fibrosis alone. 💜

Point 360 Update🌟

Our amazing Point360 Challenge participants continue to inspire us with their determination

and commitment.

Colin has been busy training for his swim around the coastline of Point and is now waiting for the right weather window to begin this incredible challenge. Every training session brings him one step closer to the big day

Meanwhile, Muriel Macleod completed an outstanding 44-mile run through every village in Point, raising vital funds for The Leanne Fund.

A huge thank you to Colin, Muriel and everyone taking part in the Point360 Challenge. Your incredible efforts are helping us continue supporting children, young people and families affected by Cystic Fibrosis across Scotland. 💜'

✨ Service Spotlight ✨

Wellness Boxes

Looking after your mental wellbeing is just as important as your physical health. Our Wellness Boxes are thoughtfully packed with self-care items, wellbeing resources and practical tips to help reduce anxiety, encourage relaxation and provide comfort during difficult times. Sometimes, a small act of kindness can make a big difference.

Helping Hand – Families in Crisis

When life becomes overwhelming, our Helping Hand service is here to provide practical financial support for individuals and families affected by Cystic Fibrosis. Whether you're facing unexpected bills, struggling with everyday essentials or experiencing financial hardship, we're here to listen, support and help you through difficult times with compassion and complete confidence.

Fundraise through Sport 🏃

The Leanne Fund, Cystic Fibrosis support Scotland. Fundraising, London Marathon.

Whether you're taking on a 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon or another sporting challenge, why not make every mile matter by fundraising for The Leanne Fund?

We're also encouraging supporters to apply for the 2027 TCS London Marathon Disability Ballot, which is now open, including applications for eligible assisted wheelchair entries. If you're successful in securing a place, we'd be honoured if you chose to run for #TeamLeanneFund. We'll support you every step of the way, from receiving your place right through to crossing the finish line.

Applications for the Disability Ballot close at 11:59pm on Monday 24 August 2026, with results announced in September.

If you're planning to take on a challenge and would like to fundraise for The Leanne Fund, we'd love to hear from you! Together, we can change lives, one step at a time.

🌅✨ Dusk2Dawn – Should It Return?

As we look back on our Dusk2Dawn 2025 challenge, we're reminded of what an incredible night it was. Hundreds of supporters came together to walk 15km, 30km and 45km, raising vital funds for children, young people and families affected by Cystic Fibrosis across Scotland.

The determination, laughter, encouragement and community spirit made it a truly unforgettable event, and we're so grateful to everyone who took part and supported us along the way.

Watching this throwback reminds us just how special Dusk2Dawn was... so we're asking the question: Should we do it again? 👀🌙

If you'd like to see Dusk2Dawn return, we'd love to hear from you. Let us know and tell us your favourite memory from last year's event! 💜

Thanks for taking the time to read our news and for being part of our community. Your support helps us continue to stand alongside families across Scotland, and we’re so grateful to have you with us 🤍