Make It Count - Summer 2017

MAKE IT COUNT Barts Charity supporter magazine

Issue 3 – Summer 2017

“A palace for the 80,000 children of Newham”

Also in this issue...

Latest projects funded

The Hammond family: 20 years of support

Hospitals through history!

Hello! …and a warm welcome. This issue we’re celebrating the incredible dedication of supporters who are going the extra mile (some literally) to help patients and staff across the hospitals. Some are doing it to say thank you, some in memory, some to enhance the care on their chosen wards, some to support those they love… and many more reasons besides. They’re all equally inspiring, so it’s a BIG thank you from us. Turn to pages 10 and 16 to see more.

There’s plenty for you to get involved with, whether it’s an active summer challenge, volunteering, or a bake sale or barbecue. We rely on your wonderful actions to help us do more for patients and our local community.

Have a look at p13 for some upcoming events!

We’ve highlighted some of the new projects we’ve funded on pages 4-9, from potentially revolutionary new research in neurology and women’s health, to new artwork for the Adult Critical Care Unit. And of course the allnew Rainbow Centre for children and young people at Newham. We hope you’ll agree it’s looking pretty amazing – and it’s already having a lifesaving impact on young patients.

We’re also looking at the astonishing history tied to the hospitals – turn to page 18 to see some amazing photos showing what healthcare looked like nearly 100 years ago!

On page 22, Suzanne tells her story. It’s about the legacy of a wonderful woman named Sarah Hammond (Suzanne’s sister), who tragically passed away 20 years ago aged just 24. The Sarah Hammond Fun Run continues in her name today, celebrating the impact she had on all those around her.

Thank you as always to everyone who’s reading this. We hope you enjoy it. Let us know what you liked, or with any feedback or questions. You can reach us on bartscharitynewsletter@bartshealth.nhs.uk as well as getting involved on all our social media channels.

Enjoy, Ben Editor

A little bit about us…

We’re the dedicated charity for the five hospitals of Barts Health NHS Trust (Mile End, Newham, St Bartholomew’s, The Royal London and Whipps Cross).

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We support patients by funding equipment, research and other projects to help staff deliver the best healthcare possible.

You can support wards or services of your choice.

Patients in hundreds of different areas in the hospitals are receiving better healthcare thanks to your help.

News in brief

Only got a second? Here’s some news in brief

P8 Vibrant new artwork is helping to brighten The Royal London’s Adult Critical Care Unit.

P12 An eggs-cellent result: You helped us ensure every child and older patient got a gift at Easter!

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Up for a summer challenge? See our list of events!

Perhaps a London to Brighton cycle ride…

P16 Our supporters continue to astound us: 24-hour darts-a-thons, bake sales, runs…

P18 Our “then and now” puts historical photos side-by-side with their modern equivalents!

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Transform Trauma is back! Join us on 9th September for a lifesaving night of music.

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Impact

Somewhere – over at Rainbow Dubbed “a palace for the 80,000 children of Newham”, the new children’s Rainbow Centre at Newham Hospital has officially opened its doors!

Funded with £6.8m from us – one of our largest ever grants – the Centre is set to make a massive difference to young people and their families.

It’s completely rethinking how children’s care is delivered in Newham, bringing together services – for both inpatients and outpatients – under one roof for the first time and limiting the need for transfers between hospitals, reducing risks for young patients.

The suite of state-of-the-art equipment is having a life-changing impact on the children and families of Newham (see The new centre in action).

The area has also been brought to life with colourful “deconstructed rainbow” artwork, light wood to give a more homely feel, and a sensory garden area. The old Rainbow Ward was described as cramped and dark, but it’s now been transformed into a bigger, brighter and more spacious environment.

“It makes me feel excited. It makes me feel happier coming here.”

– Sarah, aged 7, a patient at the Rainbow Centre 04

What’s new? stabilisation room with stateA of-the-art equipment like the Optiflow machine, meaning that even children in the most critical conditions can be cared for light and welcoming A reception area with separate breastfeeding rooms etter facilities for parents B including sofa beds, showers and a lounge area, so they can stay close to their children n adolescents’ room for A teenagers to enjoy their own space away from the younger patients n on-site staff room that A includes showers and lockers, providing more comfort for hospital staff and enabling them to be closer to their patients school room with “smart A board” so that children can keep up with their studies

Impact

The new centre in action A baby born at just 23 weeks had a range of conditions including chronic lung disease. After repeat visits to Rainbow, aged 17 months he was readmitted to the new children’s centre with breathing problems.

Doctors used the new Optiflow machine which helps patients with their breathing in a comfortable way.

If he’d been on the old Rainbow ward, he would have had to be transferred to intensive care at a different hospital and had more invasive therapy.

“It’s unrecognisable, I can’t even imagine it’s the same place – it’s amazing what can be done. Parents and children come in and say “wow”.”

– Sherry Manning, Head of Nursing, Acute and Family Division

Being able to stay and be treated in one place makes a world of difference not just for the patient but for the families too.

This really highlights how the new Rainbow is a “Centre” and so much more than just a ward – bringing together complete children’s services under one roof for the first time.

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Impact

Li fe-

changing research

How can we age more healthily?

This is one of the key questions driving potentially revolutionary new research into Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and dementia.

Professors Gavin Giovannoni and Jack Cuzick CBE (pictured), are joining forces to examine whether simple treatments can prevent or delay the onset of these disorders that affect the brain and nervous system.

With an ever-ageing population, brain diseases such as dementia continue to rise and, by the time the disease presents itself, irreversible damage has already been done. Early identification of individuals at risk is therefore critical in order to prevent the worst effects of the diseases.

This new research will develop ways to spot individuals at risk of developing these diseases, and look at whether simple treatments – such as aspirin for dementia – can delay their onset.

“Brain diseases such as dementia are among the greatest public health challenges of the 21st century. By spotting them early, we may be able to prevent or delay them – and help people age more healthily.”

– Professor Jack Cuzick CBE

Mum’s the word: Leading the way in women’s health It will take on landmark research that could have huge benefits not just locally, but nationally and internationally as well.

The Centre’s suite of research will focus on conception, pregnancy, birth, and post-birth:

Our ethnically diverse local population has a significantly increased risk of maternal and newborn complications, including diabetes – East London has the highest rates in all of England.

We’re helping to establish a pioneering new Barts Women’s Health Research Centre, which will focus on improving the health of mothers and babies.

T he use of novel imaging technology to identify the healthiest embryos for use in IVF treatments H ow we can prevent diabetes during pregnancy and its long-term risks L ooking at the effectiveness of a blood product called “cryoprecipitate” to prevent bleeding during childbirth Whether diet – specifically a Mediterranean diet involving more food such as olive oil and nuts – can improve health and reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes post-birth for women who’ve suffered from diabetes during pregnancy.

To find out more about our research projects, head to bartscharity.org.uk or email us: bartscharitynewsletter@bartshealth.nhs.uk.

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Impact

Home from home

Older people at Whipps Cross Hospital will soon find themselves in much more comfortable surroundings, thanks to a £500,000 project to create “dementia-friendly” wards in summer 2017.

Comfort on Thistle Older patients on hospital wards can struggle with their balance on normal chairs, often meaning their only other option is to be bed-bound.

A new “tilt in space” chair, modelled below by the lovely May, is providing more support for patients on Thistle Ward at Newham Hospital and already making a huge difference.

The chair supports mobility and helps with the transition from the bed so that patients like May can regain their independence and leave the ward sooner.

“Hospitals can be frightening for those living with dementia – people are out of their familiar environments,” explains Lucy Cosgrove (pictured), Dementia Clinical Nurse Specialist and the lead behind the project.

“The changes centre around things that a lot of people wouldn’t consider – a shiny floor looking like water to some patients, for example.

Patient recovery is also being supported by speciallycreated artwork. The doors in the ward have had a makeover – painted in pastel colours they are designed to look like front doors on a residential street. This helps older patients – especially those living with dementia – to remember which room is theirs.

Senior Nurse Dionne Daniel said: “The patients and their relatives are pleased and fascinated by it. One patient even said that he felt like he was at home!”

“We’re improving the overall experience, not just for patients but staff too. I’m a big believer that wellbeing is a big part of a person’s recovery.”

Follow us on Twitter @Barts_Charity to be the first to see pictures of the new wards.

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Impact

Just what the Doctor ordered…

Major new trauma research has big life-saving potential Traumatic injury (including road accidents, falls, violent crime) is one of the biggest killers in the UK – and a huge global health problem.

Termed “CRYOSTAT2”, the new research, funded by us along with the National Institute for Health Research, will examine the use of cryoprecipitate (a blood product) to stem major bleeding after injury.

As Dr Davenport, the lead researcher, says: “As many as four in 10 patients affected by severe trauma die from uncontrolled bleeding.

“Improved transfusion practices have the potential to save millions of lives globally.”

Keep up-to-date with our mission to #TransformTrauma on Twitter: @Barts_Charity.

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Thanks to Dr Parjam Zolfaghari (pictured), Vital Arts, and a grant from us, the Adult Critical Care Unit at The Royal London is now decorated with vibrant bespoke artwork by acclaimed artist Peter McDonald.

Brightening the corridor leading to the unit, the paintings show a candy-coloured world inhabited by quirky figures in various scenarios.

The paintings are designed to highlight the joy of human experience. Speaking about the project, the artist Peter said: “Hearing the positive responses from patients and staff and seeing how art could have a real effect in the day-to-day lives of the people who use See mo the space was very re moving and inspiring.” pictures of the ward on our ne bartsch ws pages: arity.or g.uk/ news.

Impact

Small changes

BIG differences Neil, a Senior Charge Nurse on the intensive care unit at St Bartholomew’s Hospital has introduced bereavement kits to help families cope with the death of a loved one.

Even though the intensive care unit successfully saves lives every day, the nature of the ward means some patients will unfortunately die under their care.

The resource kit includes support books aimed specifically at children, and other items which enable families to take keepsakes of their loved one – paper and ink for making a handprint and small silk bags and ribbons to save a lock of hair.

“Sometimes the little things can make a big difference and it gives something personal and meaningful to families at a difficult time,” he says.

Earlier this year, we were proud to fund the annual Barts Health Hero Awards ceremony that recognises the hard work and commitment of staff across the Barts Health group of hospitals. Huge congratulations to everybody who was nominated!

The event reflected the incredible team ethic that runs through the hospitals we support – everyone has a vital role to play and the ceremony celebrated that perfectly.

We were also delighted to announce the following winners of our Barts Charity awards: Best charity fundraiser team: the Radiotherapy Team created a programme of fundraising activities to raise money for their ward, including bake sales and a dance show!

Best individual fundraiser: The Royal London’s Stuart Peters has tackled several long-distance hikes to fundraise for us – the most recent 1,000k hike in Spain raised £1,828!

Best ambassador team: the Dementia and Delirium Team won this for their persistent desire to go the extra mile for their patients – including marathon running and raffles.

Best individual ambassador: Knut Wilmott has worked closely with us to implement a number of projects that have improved end-of-life care at Whipps Cross Hospital.

We’d like to thank all of the winners and nominees for their hard work for the charity and for their patients. To nominate a Hero of your own – whether it’s a nurse, porter, physician or any other member of hospital staff – visit the Barts Health website.

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Marathon magic

Brighton and London:

our runners tackle 26.2 miles by the sea and in the city!

It was a busy month in April as a total of 18 runners took to the streets of Brighton and London for a range of different causes across the hospitals and research we support.

Here, in their own words, are some of the reasons why these incredible people tackled the marathon challenge:

Brighton “With the number of people living with dementia set to rise to over 1 million by 2025, there is a significant need for continuous improvements to dementia care. Charities like Barts Charity are at the forefront of making a difference to our hospitals in East London.”

Lucy is the lead for the redevelopment of the older people’s wards at Whipps Cross (see p7) and ran Brighton to raise funds for her Dementia and Delirium team.

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“We chose Barts Charity due to the great work and support that St Bartholomew’s provided in treating and caring for our dear friend’s mum, who sadly passed away after a brave and long fight with cancer.”

LUCY

Jason and two of his friends were supporting their friend and the hospital that looked after her mum.

JASON

Marathon magic

TRACY

“Without the amazing team in the cardiology unit my older brother, Keith, would no longer be with us… I’m not a natural runner and I know it’s not a marathon, but to me it will feel like it.”

Tracy ran the Brighton 10k (part of the Brighton Marathon weekend) to say thank you to the Critical Care team that looked after her brother.

London “I’m running the London Marathon to raise money for Barts Charity and the amazing Dementia and Delirium teams that I work with!”

EMMA

Emma’s a Dementia Clinical Nurse Specialist – working with Lucy, one of our Brighton runners, fundraising to improve the experience of patients living with dementia.

LOUISA

“Fundraising in their memory is something I’ve always planned to do. I also have a special affinity with the hospitals as I was a month premature baby and had to be in the intensive care unit at Whipps Cross.”

Louisa was running in memory of her mum and auntie, as well as to show her support after the care she received when she was a baby.

“I would love to give back to Barts for the amazing work you do, to help support families going through similar situations and to support Brogan and of course to do it in memory of Gilly too.”

Stephen’s girlfriend Brogan sadly lost her mum to a brain haemorrhage in 2012. His run was in her memory and to help others in similar situations. STEPHEN

Well done – and a big thank you – to all of these runners, as well as: Jamie, Donna, Danny, Martin, Eleanor, Jenny, Sarah, Andrew and Karen who were all part of our Brighton and London teams.

Did you know?

The average number of steps taken in a marathon is 42,444. Fancy a go?

Register your interest for the 2018 London Marathon by emailing Ellie: bartscharitynewsletter@bartshealth.nhs.uk.

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Egbert’s Eggs-traordinary Challenge

Eggs-traordinary!

Thanks to your su pport, every child and older patient who was in hospita l over the Easter w eekend got a gift – including Easter eg gs and arts and crafts activities.

And the money yo u helped to raise - nearly £2,000 – has gone directly to the ch ildren’s and older people ’s wards to suppor t the work of staff and the care of patient s throughout the ye ar.

Thank you so much!

The Accounts Payable team at Barts Health got their bake-off on with a wonderful cake and bake sale for our Easter appeal.

“The experience brought the whole team together who donated generously.

We look forward to a repeat next year.”

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“I thought the Easter appeal was such a good idea, it’s important for patients to get little treats when everyone else would be getting them outside the hospital. It makes me so sad to think that without things like this, patients would forget that people care about them.”

– One person who donated to our Easter appeal summed it up better than we ever could when she said these kind words.

Upcoming events

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London to Brighton cycle

17th September

London to Paris cycle

19-23 July or 27 Sep-1 Oct / 16-20 May 2018

Mud and obstacles races

British 10k

2nd Sept (Surrey) / 5th Nov (Guildford)

day 9th July (London)

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Interested? Head to bartscharity.org.uk/getinvolved or email Ellie: bartscharitynewsletter@bartshealth.nhs.uk.

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S Q FO R BART

Now summer’s here, why not enjoy it with your friends and family by organising a BBQ or picnic in aid of Barts Charity?

B KE OFF! Great British Bake Off addict? Get baking and sell those cakes for a good cause!

Service of Remembrance November 20th St Paul’s Cathedral

We’ll give you all the tips and fundraising tools you need to get started: email bartscharitynewsletter@bartshealth.nhs.uk 13

Ramadan

Remaining healthy at Ramadan During Ramadan it’s especially important to stay healthy. With the holy month taking place during summer, the longer days can make fasting more of a challenge.

Fasting has been linked to a surge in attendance numbers in the emergency services and a significant increase in complications in certain conditions, such as in patients with diabetes and cancer as well as older people, breastfeeding mothers, pregnant women and children.

During Ramadan, people tend to change their normal dietary habits and increase the intake of sweets, oily and fried items. Here is some advice on how to maintain a healthy diet from Barts Health NHS Trust‌ balanced diet and A adequate fluid intake is essential between fasts

Suhoor, the pre-dawn meal, should be wholesome and filling to provide enough energy for many hours.

It is important to include slowly-digested foods.

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Complex carbohydrates are foods that will help release energy slowly during fasting and are found in grains and seeds, like wheat, cereals, lentils, and basmati rice. Fibrerich foods are also digested slowly; these include potatoes with the skin, all types of bread and breakfast cereals, vegetables such as green beans and fruit like apricots and figs.

Iftar is the meal which breaks the day’s fast. This meal could include dates, following the Prophetic traditions. Try to eat a healthy balanced diet, enjoying some protein from meat, fish, lentils and some vegetables. Try to eat as you would normally and remember to eat only a moderate amount of fat and sugar.

Happy Ramadan!

A small project we funded to improve healthiness during Ramadan successfully: mpowered patients E to be healthier and in some cases give up bad habits such as smoking during this period Encouraged patients not to miss appointments Informed patients on how to avoid unnecessary A&E attendance

Get involved

LoutOfoOr oKur

charity hubs!

We’ve got our own home in St Bartholomew’s Hospital!

Our own “charity hub” can be found on the ground floor of the KGV building. It’s a dedicated space where you can meet our team as well as find out more about the amazing projects we fund and how to support the work of the hospital. There may be biscuits too!

The hub is open 10am-4pm each day.

We’re looking for a team of wonderful volunteers to help us. Know anyone who could be perfect? Please email Simon at bartscharitynewsletter@bartshealth.nhs.uk.

ng …or come alo to say hello and have a cup of tea!

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Thank you

Here are just some of the inspiring people doing extraordinary things for us recently.

Dan Dan finished his incredible journey to World m ajor run six marathons marathons in one year. His trip took him to all the World Marathon Majors: London, Berlin, Chicago, New York, Tokyo, and Boston. He’s raised over £6,000, half of which is supporting our research to fight breast cancer.

£6,000

Jo Jo and the rest of the physio team at Newham Hospital have been fundraising (including a dance show!) to enable them to do more for their patients. They recently bought a new rehab chair for the elderly wards (see p7 for details).

Darren On World Cancer Day, Darren ran the hills of Lee Valley Velopark for the Bodley Scott cancer wards. “I believe I can do more to help the hospital in its fight against cancer as it’s helped my mum, two of my cousins and a dear friend of mine.”

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Thank you

Career Moves

The team raised over £2,000 as part of our charity of the year partnership – with sweepstakes, bake sales, the Hackney Half Marathon and Santa Run. “We have been incredibly proud supporting a local charity and our NHS!”

Kathryn

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Clare and the team at Whipps Cross organised an incredible bake sale, raising funds to help them in the support services they provide to patients with cancer.

ar u r d t s - a- t h on

Along with friends, Katie raised a whopping £1,000 with a 24-hour darts-athon. The epic feat was in memory of her father, who was cared for at St Bartholomew’s.

£2,000

Clare

Kathryn’s partner Martin was treated on The Royal London neurology ward last year, but sadly passed away.

Along with some of Martin’s friends, Kathryn donated over £2,000 to the ward in his memory.

Katie

Charity of the year

A huge THANK YOU to everyone doing something to help us reach more patients.

You can get involved too at bartscharity.org.uk/getinvolved.

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Then and now

#Throwback: The changing faces of healthcare and charity In 1941, hens were kept to provide eggs for patients – this one was brought inside when wartime air raid damage cut off the electricity supply to the incubator. Nowadays you’re more likely to see one of the eggs from our Easter appeal!

Fundraising through the ages: in 1925 the businesses on Fleet Street had a week of charitable fundraising including a float procession to raise money for St Bartholomew’s Hospital.

In 2016 the crowd is gathered for our first #TransformTrauma gig to raise money and awareness for our trauma appeal.

Like these historical photos? Follow us on Instagram (barts.charity) for a weekly #ExtremeThrowbackThursday! As well as all the latest photos from our news and events.

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Then and now

This is what X-rays looked like in 1929. In 2017 we have Cyberknife, which uses a swivelling robotic arm – like those used in car manufacturing – to blast tumours with X-ray beams, treating cancers in hard to reach places.

In the early 1930s, newborn babies are bathed by nurses – now at the new children’s Rainbow Centre, children are enjoying state-of-theart facilities – and still receive amazing care from the staff!

This year’s View Day took place on Wednesday 10th May where guests from across the City joined us and Barts Health NHS Trust staff for the 466th day of its kind!

View Day is an opportunity for us and our supporters, alongside Barts Health, to join together to reflect on the amazing history tied to our hospitals – particularly that of St Bartholomew’s, which dates back as far as 1123.

It’s also a time to look forward to what the future has to hold. View Day was first held in 1551 and remarkably has never been cancelled, despite two world wars!

To find out more about the history of the Barts Health group of hospitals, get in touch with the Archives and Museums at: barts.archives@bartshealth.nhs.uk.

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Sexual health

Hands up if you’ve been tested!

Getting tested might just be the smartest thing you do this summer.

Working with the sexual health team at Barts Health, we’ll be visiting a range of festivals this summer.

If you’re at:

“We know that East London has some of the country’s highest rates of sexually transmitted infections. This is why we’re committed to taking testing out of the clinical setting and directly to local people.

Testing should no longer be seen as taboo – it could be a matter of life and death.”

– Gary Huggan, sexual health advisor at Barts Health NHS Trust

Field Day (3rd June, Victoria Park, London) The Mighty Hoopla (4th June, Victoria Park, London) Lovebox (14/15th July, Victoria Park, London) Citadel (16th July, Victoria Park, London) …come and say hello, get tested, pick up some free goodies (portable phone chargers anyone?) and use a clean loo!

Last year the sexual health service screened nearly 1,300 festival goers during a summer of sexual health outreach. Just over 2% tested positive for chlamydia, and the screenings also revealed two who tested positive for HIV and are now receiving treatment.

Want to know more? Email us: bartscharitynewsletter@bartshealth.nhs.uk

Visit nhs.uk to find out more about more about looking after your sexual health.

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IT’S BACK A life-saving night of music In aid of our trauma appeal, funding extraordinary trauma research that will save lives across London and beyond.

9th September 2017

Village Underground, Shoreditch The fight continues

#TransformTrauma

Be the first to hear about ticket releases by following us on social media or visiting bartscharity.org.uk and signing up in the footer.

IN 2016 1,200 people filled Shoreditch’s Village Underground for the first #TransformTrauma concert.

Together

we shone a light on trauma, the biggest killer of young people in the UK.

Trauma =

road accidents, falls, violent crime, terrorist acts.

And it’s taking too many lives worldwide.

Our research

is changing this. We’re fighting back. In the last five years, over 600 people’s lives have been saved thanks to research we’ve funded.

Visit page 8 to see some of our recent trauma research, or contact us to find out more: bartscharitynewsletter@bartshealth.nhs.uk.

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Supporter story

Why we support Barts Charity: The Hammond family Sarah Hammond was a bright young woman who loved life, music, running and her work in the community.

At the age of 24, her life was tragically cut short when she was hit by a car on the way home from a day trip to Southend with her boyfriend Andrew (pictured, right - below) and a group of friends in 1997.

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Following her death, Sarah’s friends and family were determined to continue the work she’d begun and so the Sarah Hammond Memorial Fun Run was created.

In April 2017 it proudly celebrated its 20th anniversary.

The 5k run at Newham Leisure Centre has raised an incredible £85,000 for Barts Charity since 1997, thanks to the determination of Sarah’s mother Marie (pictured, right - top) and lots of family and friends.

Supporter story

Here, Sarah’s sister Suzanne tells the story…

Sarah’s job at Newham Leisure Centre meant that she worked with many young people. I recall her getting up early some Sundays to take a young teenager who was struggling with drug problems on runs to Beckton Ski Slopes; she believed that running would help him focus and overcome his issues. She also was a founder of the still thriving East End Road Runners Club.

Sarah was a keen club runner as a teenager, donating her sponsorship money to Barts Charity in support of a young family friend Bradley (aged 15), a leukaemia patient at St Bartholomew’s Hospital. Sarah’s contributions helped fund facilities like TVs, toys and equipment for the children’s cancer wards.

“When Sarah died, the idea of The Sarah Hammond Memorial Fun Run was born. The run is held at Newham Leisure Centre, where Sarah worked with her boyfriend Andrew and many of their friends. Both Sarah’s and Andrew’s families plus loyal friends and all of our kids pull together to stage these events.”

When Sarah died, the idea of The Sarah Hammond Memorial Fun Run was born.

Sarah and Andrew’s families and loyal friends all pull together each year to stage the event, culminating in this year’s 20th anniversary celebration. We never imagined that the event would continue for so many years. There is a great atmosphere on the day, and we now have lots of runners who never knew Sarah but come along because they have heard it’s an inspiring event to be part of. The youngest ever participants were Andrew and his wife’s twins Larry and Grace who completed the race as eight-week-old babies, strapped to their parents’ chests.

Marie, now aged 80, has completed every race for 20 years !

One of Sarah’s greatest pleasures was to gather people together to enjoy themselves. She would be thrilled that this event does just that, at the same time as encouraging them to run and fundraise for her favourite Barts Charity.

We are all proud of what Sarah achieved in her lifetime, and proud of what we have achieved in her memory.’’

We’d love to hear from you if you have any thoughts on this story, or would like to share a story of your own: bartscharitynewsletter@bartshealth.nhs.uk.

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