14/08/2026
This weeks Friday fundraiser is Ali’s Army who have raised an incredible £50,522.47 after supporters completed 100 challenges in 100 days.
Ali’s Army, was created by Megan Dudgeon to support her best friend Alix Aitken-Arbuckle, a 36-year-old mum of two from Edinburgh who was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML).
It was inspired by the first 100 days following Alix’s stem cell transplant, with each challenge representing a day of her recovery. Friends and family came together to complete challenges throughout that period, ensuring Alix knew she was being cheered on every step of the way.
The challenges ranged from mountain climbs, marathons and skydives to open water swims, cold-water plunges, knitting projects, inflatable dinosaur costumes and creative fundraising activities.
This is a unique and truly inspiring fundraising challenge, creating a powerful and supportive community around Alix and her family. On behalf of the entire team at Maggie’s Edinburgh, we want to say a huge thank you to everyone who took part and to those who donated so generously. 🧡🧡🧡
