3 July 2020
Gina Richmond, of Wem Cricket Club, presents the cheque to Julia Clarke, Director of Corporate Services at SaTH.
Splash of colour Two colourful paintings have been donated to SaTH by pupils at a primary school in Telford.
From Mumbai to Wem! Friends and family of Wem Cricket Club have been walking, running and cycling the distance of Wem to Mumbai and back, to raise money for SaTH charity.
Richmond, said: “We wanted to show our appreciation for all the hard work the NHS are doing in the pandemic. Especially as some of our club members have been working on the frontline Over 80 people took part, old and during the crisis. Being able to raise enough money for both a young, to join in with the challenge. Choosing whether to new defibrillator and a donation run, cycle or walk just over 8,000 to SaTH has been wonderful. We are so proud of our community!” miles together over 20 days. The £1,500 donation is being put The total raised was split into ‘Small Things Make a Big between two main causes; purchasing a new defibrillator for Difference Fund’ which was set up for staff to make requests for the club in Wem and donating small items (value up to £300) £1,500 to SaTH Charity. that can help make a big The club chose Mumbai as the difference to their working destination for the challenge, as environment. this is the hometown of their Email we.supportsath@nhs.net newest professional club to make a request from the Small member. Things Make a Big Difference Club spokesperson, Gina Fund.
The children from St George’s School wanted to show their support and appreciation to the NHS, by presenting artwork they created to SaTH. The first painting features a field of flowers and the other is artwork designed by the pupils; it includes the NHS logo, a rainbow and messages of gratitude. Both pictures are located in the control centre at PRH .