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Shine Bright For Barnsley event lights up hospital - read more on page three
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In this fabulous festive edition, you can read about Barnsley Hospital Charity's Shine Bright for Barnsley event, which brought our community together to celebrate the start of the festive season.
This issue not only marks the switching on of the dazzling Christmas lights, but also honours our Proud of Barnsley award nominees and winners, whose dedication inspires us all.
As we look ahead to 2025, we’re thrilled to announce the launch of our Breast Care Appeal, a vital initiative to enhance care and support for patients. Join us as we celebrate the season, recognise outstanding achievements, and share exciting plans for the year to come.
Jane Mills
Charity Development Manager
Shine Bright For Barnsley
On 27 November, we launched the festive season at Barnsley Hospital with a vibrant festive market and delicious food stalls, culminating in the Christmas stars switch-on. Staff and volunteers enjoyed complimentary mouth-watering treats and were entertained by a fantastic military band.
The lights were officially switched on by Santa Claus, creating a memorable moment for all.
The event was a joyous celebration, fostering holiday spirit among staff and visitors.
All proceeds raised during the festivities will directly benefit our patients and staff, making this season of giving even more meaningful.
Making Barnsley hospital merry and bright...
Runninginto2025
Looking for a new challenge, or to get fit in 2025? Then look no further. Thanks to your amazing support, teams of runners will be taking part in the Barnsley 10k and the Great North Run in support of Barnsley Hospital Charity. Get involved with your friends or make new friends as part of our team.
Congratulations and a big thank you to Aoife Behan from the Acute Response Unit who smashed her first Great North Run in September. Aoife only started running in March this year, had a brilliant race, and raised a fantastic amount to support our charity. There is no stopping her and she has already signed up for 2025! To join Aoife and get involved, email; barnsleyhospitalcharity@nhs.net.
We’re thrilled to reveal that our 2025 Appeal will back a total revamp of our Breast Care Unit – a lifeline for thousands of patients every year.
The unit sees around 7,381 people annually, handling everything from breast lumps to cancer treatment, with 250 breast cancer patients supported each year.
The environment overhaul promises privacy, dignity, and calm. Think nature-inspired designs, stunning ceiling tiles, and tranquil spaces.
Your support will help create a place where patients feel truly cared for during life’s toughest moments.
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GiftaGift
Our Giving Tree is back for 2024. We are hoping to distribute as many gifts as possible to our patients staying in hospital over Christmas. All you need to do to Gift a Gift is pop an unwrapped present in to our charity hub before 15 December.
Presents in gift bags are fine. If you need some inspiration, our Christmas tree in the Charity Hub has some gift requests from patients. Thank you for your support.
LookingForwardToOur2025events
First up in February we will be kickstarting our Breast Care Appeal with a Lego Walk to help build a better experience for our patients. Message us to take part. The minimum sponsorship is just £25
£1,000
WinterRaffle
We are excited that our raffle is back for 2024 with an incredible £1,000 top prize.
Be in with a chance to win! Tickets are available in the charity hub, volunteer stalls and the volunteers’ coffee shop for £1 each.
If you can help us sell some books to colleagues, family or friends, please get in touch.
Draw takes place on 17 December 2024
Whatyouhavemadepossible...
Hairlosspacks fundedthanksto amazingefforts
Earlier this year, young hero
Freddie shaved his head in solidarity with mum Kelsie, who lost her hair during breast cancer treatment. Their inspiring fundraising has now funded hair loss packs for patients, providing much-needed comfort and support.
Kelsie worked with Chemotherapy Unit Lead Nurse Lindsey to design the packs, with Ward Clerk
Olivia assembling them – a true team effort all around!
Huge thanks to everyone involved for making a real difference to patients’ lives.
Well done, Freddie and Kelsie – you’ve helped turn care into compassion.
Our Great Barnsley Hospital Bake off was held on 20 November 2024. Thank you to all our staff and volunteers for whipping up some amazing bakes.
A big thank you to Technical Project Coordinator at Premier Foods Jordan Liversidge, who judged the competition. Jordan said “All of the bakes were an extremely high standard with just one point separating the runners up and winner.”
The winning bake was a gluten free carrot cake which was lovingly made by Andrea Finney, Nursing Auxiliary, Respiratory Care Unit. Well done Andreayou are a superstar!
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Niamh Barnes, Student Nurse, Ward 18 coff cupcakes and Julia Juhasz, Nursing uper sausage roll wreath.
ShoutOut-ProudofBarnsley
Well, what a fantastic, emotional and celebratory evening we had on Friday 15 November, celebrating everything that is great about Barnsley.
A huge congratulations to all our supporters and staff at Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust who were nominated. With just over 500 people nominated, getting through the shortlist was a phenomenal achievement.
A Special well done to Freddie Davies who we are very proud to say won the Young Superstar award, Eaden’s Bar who won the Fundraising Team, and Superjam who won the community award.
Congratulations to you all!
Our shortlisted supporters were:
Freddie Davies
The Crown & Anchor
Luke Callaghan, Porter
Barnsley Hospital Charity
Volunteers
Eaden’s Bar
Superjam
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