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Ardrossan teen unites community for sarcoma awareness month
Georgie Hyslop has organised her second Fun Day at Whitlees Community Centre to raise funds for Beatson Cancer Charity and support others affected by cancer.
An Ardrossan teen has rallied her community this Sarcoma Awareness Month to raise funds and awareness after being diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma.
Georgie Hyslop, 17, was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer in December 2023.
It all started with pain in her leg on the way to school. At first, doctors thought it was a stress fracture but after weeks of no improvement, an MRI revealed an abnormal mass. A biopsy confirmed the worst.
Georgie said: "I didn't really know how to feel.
"My parents were upset, so I focused on making sure they were okay. I tried to keep everyone smiling - if I thought about it too much, I knew I'd get upset."
Despite going through treatment, Georgie has devoted her energy to fundraising and supporting others affected by cancer.
She's already raised money for Beatson Cancer Charity, and held her second community fundraiser at the weekend packed with entertainment, raffles and plenty of laughter.
She said: "If I can make things easier for anyone else, it helps me too. I just want to do something good."
Georgie recently attended the Pride of Scotland Awards in Beatson Cancer Charity's tartan, proudly dressed by Slanj Kilts alongside her dad Paul.
She said: "It meant so much to wear the tartan. We were so proud to represent Beatson Cancer Charity - they've done so much for us."
This Sarcoma Awareness Month, Georgie shared a message for others: "For anyone going through treatment or who has been recently diagnosed - you're not alone. Sadly, there's a lot of us, but there's always someone you can talk to. Stay as positive as you can."
