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Here's what we and our supporters have been up to this February!

UHNM Charity Funds £4 million development to University Hospitals of North Midlands Cancer Centre

Work has begun on a £4 million development programme to improve facilities for cancer patients at University Hospitals of North Midlands.

The Cancer Centre at Royal Stoke University Hospital is to benefit from changes to its entrance and environment to enhance the patient journey, supporting local patients to live well with cancer.

Funded by UHNM Charity and the Denise Coates Foundation, the improvements will include a new entrance, a pharmacy, a multipurpose group room, two private rooms, an information centre, a refreshment area and a new waiting area for patients. Read more>

Nine-year-old Freddie completes sponsored silence for sister’s hospital care

A Stafford school boy has completed a fundraising vow of silence to thank the hospital staff who cared for his sister.

Freddie Horne, 9, made it through an entire day at school without making a sound, raising almost £5,000 in the process.

UHNM Charity’s share of the proceeds will be used to improve the patient experience on the Oncology Unit at Staffordshire Children’s Hospital at Royal Stoke where Freddie’s sister Mabel, 4, received treatment for leukaemia. Read more>

Cultural Association put their best foot forward for UHNM Charity

Members of the Kerala Cultural Association have stepped up for UHNM Charity and raised over £1,300 to improve patient care and experience at UHNM through a sponsored walk.

Members of the association walked from Trentham Gardens to the Royal Stoke.

James Thomas Mailapparambil, KCA president said: “The Kerala Cultural Association, or KCA, was established in 2004, and is made up of members from a south-Indian state called Kerala. A significant number of nurses from Kerala have migrated to Stoke-on-Trent since the year 2000, leading to the the formation of the KCA. Over the past 20 years we have done a lot of charity work for our local communities including fundraising activities with local businesses and organisations, community clean-ups and food bank donations."

“This year we thought of doing something different for UHNM, who provide employment to 90% of our members. After meeting with UHNM Charity, we decided to take part in an EPIC Walk from Trentham Gardens to the Royal Stoke University Hospital" Read more>

Patient experience for both children and adults is further improved thanks to UHNM Charity

A new and improved Clean Cast Saw is now being used at Royal Stoke's Fracture Clinic, helping to take the anxiety out of having plaster casts removed.

Dawn Barker, Fracture Clinic Senior Sister said: “We reached out to UHNM Charity to help the clinic to fund the purchase of the new saw for the plaster room, which we felt would be of value to our patients and help them to feel more at ease. Read more>

Parents of premature twins raise over £3,000 for cuddle cot

Parents of premature twins have raised over £3,000 for UHNM’s Forget Me Not Suite.

Karis Thompson and Jack Burgwin, from Stoke-on-Trent, fundraised for UHNM Charity in memory of daughters Ayda Lane and Remi Love who were born at 19 weeks.

The funds have enabled staff to purchase a cooling ‘cuddle cot’, a lightweight, portable unit that provides grieving families with an opportunity to spend time with their loved ones away from a clinical setting.

Karis said: ““We wanted to fundraise for UHNM Charity so the Forget Me Not Suite could buy the cuddle cot because of the difference ours made to us. We especially wanted other families to be able to benefit and go through the same experience we did, and be able to bring them home. Some people don’t get the chance to, and I can’t say how much it helped us and helped us to grieve." Read more>

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Save the Dates: UHNM Charity's Spectacular Events in 2024!

Get ready for a year filled with glamour, fun, and generosity as UHNM Charity unveils its lineup of spectacular events for 2024! Mark your calendars and join us for three unforgettable occasions, each promising to be bigger and better than ever before.

UHNM Euros with Newcastle Town FC at Roe Lane

Kick off the summer with football excitement at Roe Lane on June 29th. The UHNM Euros is not just a tournament; it's a family fun day filled with thrilling matches and exciting activities for all ages. Lace up your boots, gather your team, and join us for a day of sportsmanship and community spirit. Secure your team's spot now at the UHNM Charity Shop.

UHNM Charity Ball: Hollywood Edition

Prepare to step into the glitz and glamour of Hollywood on November 8th at the exquisite DoubleTree by Hilton. Thanks to our esteemed title sponsors LD Property and WDPS Stoke Ltd, this year's Charity Ball promises to be an evening of elegance and extravagance. Walk the red carpet, mingle with fellow supporters, and enjoy an unforgettable night while supporting a great cause. Buy tickets now!

UHNM Golf Day

Tee off for charity at the scenic Barlaston Golf Club on June 14th. Back for the third year running, the UHNM Golf Day promises a day of friendly competition, picturesque views, and fundraising for a great cause. Thanks to our loyal title sponsors LD Property and WDPS Stoke Ltd, this event is sure to be a hole-in-one. Gather your golfing buddies and join us for a day on the green. Buy tickets now!