We've done it! We managed to raise £150,000 for our 'Power of Play' appeal
Croydon Health Charity secures £150,000 in first ever milestone appeal to support borough’s seriously ill children
Some of the borough’s most seriously ill and injured children now have access to vital play facilities whilst they recover in hospital, thanks to supporters of Croydon Health Charity.
400 supporters raised over £150,000 for the charity’s ‘Power of Play’ fundraising appeal, which has funded two children’s playgrounds for unwell children receiving care in the Rainbow Children’s Unit at Croydon University Hospital, as well as play resources, a teenage chill-out area and a therapeutic zen garden.
The achievement is the Charity’s largest amount raised in a single appeal to date, thanks to fundraisers who conquered their fear of heights by sky diving as well as bakers, walkers, runners and cyclists, all of whom came together to donate their time and much needed funds over the past year. Local businesses, community groups and national charitable trusts also supported the appeal, which has funded the state of the art combined play and therapeutic facilities.
Elaine Clancy Joint Chief Nurse, Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, said:
“We are delighted that these play facilities are enhancing the hospital experience for our younger patients who need and deserve access to play.
“We look after one of the largest populations of young people in the Capital and thanks to these new facilities, we can now provide an even better hospital experience for local children when they need us most, now and in the future. “
“Thank you to everyone who has helped us to achieve our fundraising goal, including some of our most generous donors, Kasuma Trust UK, Surrey Freemasons and the Morrison’s Foundation.”
Croydon Health Charity is the dedicated charity for Croydon Health Services NHS Trust and funds medical and non-medical equipment, resources, specialist staff training and wellbeing projects.
Donations are still vital to keep enhancing the experience of patients across the Trust and can be restricted to any area. The charity is asking the local community to keep supporting their local hospital and consider making a donation this Christmas.
To make a donation visit www.justgiving.com/croydonhealthservices, text TEAMSANTA to 70085 and donate £3.
For more information please contact laura.kennedy8@nhs.net