News
| www.leedsth.nhs.uk
Leeds Hospitals Charity news 250,000 children to benefit from charity-led project transforming the hospital experience Thanks to an exciting project led by Leeds Hospitals Charity, in collaboration with local businesses and national charities, the reception area at Leeds Children’s Hospital has been transformed. Now, from the moment children and their families walk through the entrance of Leeds Children’s Hospital, they will be immersed in a rainforest themed reception area, complete with feature lighting, brightly coloured flooring, and interactive activities to help create a more welcoming environment for everyone. The entrance includes the latest technology, funded by national children’s charity Starlight, to distract and engage patients and their families. This innovative technology includes touchfree motion sensor games, a virtual fish tank, and a floor projector to complete the immersive experience. Esther Wakeman, CEO of Leeds Hospitals Charity said: “We’re so proud to lead such an exciting project which will make a real difference to the experience of some of the youngest and most vulnerable patients in Leeds and their families. None of this would be possible without the support of our donors and the generous help of all the wonderful organisations involved.”
Rob and Lindsey Burrow announced as Leeds Hospitals Charity’s first-ever patrons Rugby League legend Rob Burrow and his wife, Lindsey, have been given the honour of becoming Leeds Hospitals Charity’s first ever patrons. The announcement of the couple’s new role comes just a few months after
24
and Yorkshire. LTHT is currently running over 12,000 clinical trials with over 800 patients involved – Leeds Hospitals Charity wants to make sure as many patients as possible have the opportunity to be a part of a trial here in Leeds. Find out more about the searching online: Leeds Leads Research Fund.
the Burrow family spearheaded the Charity’s Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease (MND) appeal. Rob was diagnosed with MND in 2019, and since then his family have worked tirelessly to help raise awareness and funds for several charities, including Leeds Hospital Charity’s appeal to build a specialist MND centre in our city. Lindsey, who works as a Physiotherapist at LTHT has seen first-hand the difference charitable donations can make, she says: “Rob and I feel is a great honour and privilege to be asked by Leeds Hospitals Charity to be patrons. Together, we will continue to do everything we can to help raise awareness and much needed funds to support the Charity and the Rob Burrow Centre for MND appeal.”
Jacob’s Story – Leeds Leads Research Jacob was diagnosed with Leukaemia at 14 years old, doctors told him he had an 86% chance of survival. Unfortunately, not every child who is diagnosed with cancer will be as lucky as Jacob. Some of the world’s leading scientists and researchers are based here in Leeds actively working on new drug discoveries, better treatments and ultimately cures for health conditions that affect individuals and communities in Leeds
Easy ways to donate to Leeds Hospitals Charity’s shops! As a thank you to those donating much needed items to Leeds Hospitals Charity’s Merrion Centre shop, Morrisons are now offering customers up to half an hour free parking to enable you to easily drop off in store! Simply park in the on-site Morrisons car park on Woodhouse Lane and obtain your voucher from the Leeds Hospitals Charity Shop to redeem at Morrisons customer service kiosk. There are also plans to launch a free collection service for supporters wishing to donate to the charity’s Merrion centre and Crossgates shopping centre stores, thanks to new Leeds Hospitals Charity van, generously donated by local IVECO and FIAT Dealership –Northern Commercials. More information about Leeds Hospitals Charity’s retail stores can be found on the charity’s website.
