With the nights drawing in and the weather turning colder, we know that Christmas will soon be upon us. For many people, Christmas is a time of relaxation and enjoyment, a time to spend with loved ones at home and taking a well-deserved break.
However, for some, Christmas this year will be spent in hospital as they are not well enough to go home. From elderly care and dementia patients with few or no family members, to children receiving gruelling radiotherapy treatment almost every day of the week, the hospital will be as busy as ever at this time of year.
By fundraising for another year, the Charity will be able to buy hampers for patients and staff to share, gifts for children and young people with cancer, and free TV and parking on Christmas Day. We want to go ‘over and above’ for patients across QEHB, Heartlands Hospital, Good Hope Hospital and Solihull Hospital this Christmas.
There are lots of ways that you can get involved this year so why not have a rummage through your wardrobe and take part in Festive Jumper Day on 14 December to spread the festive fun! Take part at your work place or school and get your friends involved too. By donating just £1 to the Charity you will be able to make Christmas special for those in hospital.
None of this would be possible without your help and support; you can help to bring Christmas to the hospitals by taking part!
The Charity is incredibly grateful for the support it receives from corporate sponsors, if you would like to sponsor a floor or a ward this Christmas at any of the hospitals, then please contact: christmas@uhb.nhs.uk.
If you’d like more information about how QEHB Charity supports patients, please go to: www.hospitalcharity.org or call 0121 371 4852.
