Falkirk fundraiser to be held by Throat Cancer Foundation founder’s sister in his memory

The sister of the Throat Cancer Foundation’s founder has organised a fundraiser in Falkirk in his memory.

Margaret-Ann Rae is holding the event to support the charity which her late brother, Jamie Rae, established. Everyone is invited to come along and take part in an afternoon of family activities while raising money for the foundation.

Jamie Rae, pictured, was the founder of the Throat Cancer Foundation. His sister, Margaret-Ann Rae, has organised the upcoming fundraiser to support the charity as they continue his work after he died in May 2025. (Contributed).

placeholder image — Jamie Rae, pictured, was the founder of the Throat Cancer Foundation. His sister, Margaret-Ann Rae, has organised the upcoming fundraiser to support the charity as they continue his work after he died in May 2025. (Contributed).

Guests can take part in a tombola, face painting, prize draws, and a chance to name the teddy while enjoying home baking and fresh pakora. Pre-loved clothing and bric-a-brac will be available to browse at the event, and tea, coffee, sandwiches, and cakes will be offered throughout the afternoon.

Organised in his memory, the event will raise money for the Throat Cancer Foundation that Jamie established in 2012 after receiving his own diagnosis of HPV-related throat cancer.

He founded the charity with the goals of improving the understanding of throat cancer, supporting patients and their families, promoting earlier diagnosis, and helping raise awareness of HPV and vaccination to prevent future cases.

After his death in May 2025, the Throat Cancer Foundation has kept working towards these goals. The charity campaigns on a national level and gives trusted information to patients while also providing its HPV and throat cancer guides for free to NHS hospitals and healthcare professionals throughout the UK.

The fundraiser will be held at Thornhill Road Community Centre, Thornhill Road, in Falkirk, on Saturday, October 3. It will be open from 1pm until 5pm and entry is free.

Margaret-Ann said: “Jamie put so much of himself into establishing the Throat Cancer Foundation and helping people affected by this disease. This fundraising day is a chance to remember him, support the charity he created and bring people together for what I hope will be a really enjoyable afternoon.”

Gordon Dow, chief executive of the Throat Cancer Foundation, said: “Margaret-Ann has created a lovely community event in memory of Jamie. It is particularly meaningful because it brings together his family, the local community and the charity he worked so hard to establish.

“Every ticket bought, cup of tea enjoyed and prize entered will help us continue providing information and support to people affected by throat cancer, while building on Jamie’s commitment to prevention and earlier diagnosis.”