What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
As part of Leeds Hospital Charity’s campaign to deliver play to all areas of the hospital, staff and families are now fundraising for a dedicated play space on the respiratory ward, aiming to raise £20,000. Many of the children cared for on the ward have complex respiratory and medical needs
I started running to get fit and lose weight; I also decided to fundraise as a way to keep me motivated. On the days when I can’t be bothered, I think of the charity and all the lovely people that have made donations and I get out of the door.
Skye Sutcliffe is a little girl from Middleton battling a big health problem. Now 16 months old, Skye was just four months old when she was admitted to Leeds Children’s Hospital with suspected meningitis. It turned out to be acute lymphoblastic and myeloid leukaemia – two rare forms of cancer.
A team of cycling enthusiasts from NHS Leeds South and East Clinical Commissioning Group cycled over 300 miles on Sunday to raise money for Leeds Children’s Hospital. The team, led by Clinical Chief Officer of the CCG Dr Andy Harris, each completed all or part of the gruelling 100km