Karen Henderson Legacy Fund

12/09/2026

A big well done to Tristan and Alistair for completing their Tour de 4 challenge last Sunday and for raising a great sum for The Karen Henderson Legacy Fund in the process. 🙏

Despite the challenging distance of 38 miles and some steep climbs on the way they both enjoyed what was a great day/event. 🚴‍♂️🚴🚴‍♂️🚴🚴‍♂️

They cycled with a few friends who were also supporting The Karen Henderson Legacy Fund/Make 2nds Count and although a final sum is still tbc currently they have raised £7,331 . 👍

Alistair told the KHLF that it was a fantastic day, with so many participants all pulling together to raise awareness of Stage 4 cancer and raising funds for so many great charities. He was so pleased to have met Lisa and her husband Richard who were taking part for Make 2nds Count as Lisa attends the online yoga classes that the KHLF supports . Hearing how much benefit Lisa gets from these classes just confirmed how worthwhile and important our efforts are. ❤️

Well done and massive thank you from all at the KHLF. 🙏

01/09/2026

We promised you an update on how the online yoga sessions that are offered by Make 2nds Count and funded by Karen’s Legacy were getting in this year.

Well we caught up with Yvonne Whitehouse from Birdsong yoga who delivers these classes for us (every Tuesday evening and Friday morning) recently, when it was great to hear how the number of people attending and benefitting from these classes has continued to increase year on year.

You may recall at the start of the year the interest rocketed and Yvonne and M2C had a tricky but nice problem of trying to manage the demand. Well they have succeeded in doing so and the classes continue to go from strength to strength. Both in terms of attendances but also in terms of how well received the sessions are by attendees:

“Finding a class which is run by someone who understands the challenges faced by people with SBC and pitches the class accordingly is amazing”.

“The classes are varied, spiritual, relaxing , enlightening as well as giving me exercises that I can do at my own level”.

“It always amazes me how better I feel mentally and emotionally after the sessions”

Just some of the lovely feedback we have received about these online sessions. They continue on and more information can be found on the Make 2nds Count website. 👍

Thank you to everyone who attends it is great to know the classes really make such a difference to you. And a big thank you to Yvonne who continues to deliver such a high standard of class, tailored to the needs of the group in such a kind and considerate fashion . 🙏❤️🙏❤️

We are delighted to launch a new Wellbeing programme for 2026. The concept is simple: weekly for movement, fortnightly for mind, monthly for wellness.

27/08/2026

Well we are almost in September 😱, where has the Summer gone and in September we just wanted to remind you of two great Karen Henderson Legacy Fund/Make 2nds Count fundraising events 🙏

First up on Sunday 6/9 Alistair and Tristan ( and a few other friends), will be cycling 38 miles as part of Chris Hoy’s Tour de 4 big charity cycle in Glasgow 🚴‍♂️🚴🚴‍♂️🚴🚴‍♂️

Then the following Sunday, Cathy will be walking 21 miles ( again with a few friends) in the Edinburgh Kiltwalk 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♀️🚶‍♀️🚶‍♀️

If you would like to support either or both of these fundraisers or would like to share with your friends and family as they may like too, we have attached links below. Every donation acts as a great motivation along the way. Thank you 🙏

And a big thank you to Cathy, Tristan and Alistair for taking up these challenges and good luck on the day from all at KHLF 👍🤞👍🤞❤️

https://www.gofundme.com/f/alistairs-tour-de-4-2026-fundraiser-page

https://www.gofundme.com/f/tristans-tour-de-4-2026-fundraiser

https://www.justgiving.com/page/catherine-hilton-3

My wife Karen Henderson, very sadly passed away in 2021 due to Secondary … Alistair Henderson needs your support for Alistair’s Tour de 4 2026 Fundraiser page

19/07/2026

Whilst we have been training for the Tour de 4 charity cycle in September, the works of Make 2nds Count continue. All the activities funded by The Karen Henderson Legacy Fund are in a good place. 👍

The Edinburgh Tea and A Chat group continue to meet at Morningside Parish Church every 2nd Tuesday of the month, hosted by the lovely Lorna MacNaughton, with 38 from the M2C community being part of their WhatsApp group:

“Whether I want to moan or need a laugh, Tea & A Chat in Edinburgh is a warm and welcoming space to get advice and share knowledge with friendly, supportive women” ☕️🙏🍰

And the second 2nds Together Retreat took place last month in Cardiff where 15 ladies had a wonderful few days with a surprise or two along the way courtesy of Karen’s Legacy Fund 😀

“Oh my goodness, that was such a sweet, thoughtful thing to do”

You are most welcome ladies. Next retreat in Northern Ireland . And an update on our online yoga sessions with Yvonne from Birdsong Yoga Physio coming soon.

More info about Karen’s Legacy Fund can be found on Make 2nds Count website:

https://make2ndscount.co.uk/get-involved/khlf

Thank you as always for all your great support ❤️

A dedicated patient champion since the launch of Make 2nds Count in 2018, Karen firmly cemented her place in the Make 2nds Count family. As one of the patient models in our first photo shoot, the minute Karen walked in the door her positivity and zest for living her best life radiated throughout th....

28/04/2026

If you were inspired by Carolyn’s recent fundraising efforts or the efforts of the London Marathon runners last Sunday then maybe the Tour de 4 in September is just the opportunity you are looking for to do something great for charity this year.

The KHLF already have participants registered for the Blue ride so if you fancied joining us or just doing your own thing for Karen’s Legacy Fund that would be great, please just let us know. 🚴‍♂️🚴🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️

23/04/2026

Well done Carolyn on completing the Newport Marathon on Sunday and for raising the amazing sum of £871.25 (correct as we go to press) for Karen’s Legacy Fund 🥳👏🎉👏

Not the first time Carolyn has done a marathon in honour of her cousin Karen and at 26.2 miles i am sure it never gets any easier. What s great supporter and what a great effort. 🏅⭐️🏅⭐️

A fantastic achievement and a massive thank you from all at the Karen Henderson Legacy Fund. 🙏❤️🙏❤️

If you are inspired by Carolyn’s efforts or just have thoughts of your own fundraising activity that would be great and we’d love to hear from you .

30/03/2026

Last time out we were updating you all on our 2026 funding commitments to Make 2nds Count for our wellbeing activities 💝🧘‍♀️☕️🕯️

So now our attention turns to fundraising this year and we all very much hope you will be able to support Karen’s Legacy Fund in some shape or form this year 🙏

First up Karen’s cousin Carolyn is doing the Newport Marathon on Sunday 19 April to help raise funds. Not the first time she has done this type of thing, you may remember Carolyn doing the Edinburgh marathon 5 years ago…… what a supporter and what a STAR. If you are interested in sponsoring Carolyn I attach a link to her justgiving page…… good luck Carolyn and thank you 👍

This year we will have representation in both the Edinburgh and potentially Glasgow Kiltwalks aswell as Chris Hoy’s Tour de 4 in September which we are delighted about and more info will be posted here on how you can sponsor our efforts in all these events. 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♀️🚴‍♂️

And if you would like to take part in the Kiltwalk or Tour de 4 or do any other of your own fundraising events that would be great, please just send us a message so we know what you are up to and we can see how best we can support you👍😀👍😀

As ever your support is greatly appreciated 🙏Wishing you all a lovely Easter 🐣

Help Carolyn Pimm raise money to support Make 2nds Count