Fundraising appeal for Whitby Hospital
It's for enhancements in the building and its gardens.
Last updated 26th May 2021
Local healthcare charity, Health Stars, together with Hey Smile Foundation, have recently set up an ambitious target to fundraise £200,000 for Whitby Hospital.
The aim of this campaign is to raise money, which will add the extra sparkle to the Whitby Hospital and Gardens renovation.
All money raised would be part of the Whitby Appeal, which will pay for additional enhancements in the new building and outdoor areas, including dementia-friendly resources and other ideas from local residents and businesses.
This year, the organisers of the Mulgrave 10k have been working in partnership with Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust, to contribute to the Whitby Appeal.
First run in 2012, the race is held at the Mulgrave Estate and is organised by Loftus and Whitby AC, in conjunction with Mulgrave Community Sports Association. All proceeds from the race are donated to Mulgrave Community Sports Association, which provides wonderful sporting facilities in the Whitby area, such as football, cricket and bowls.
This year, the race will be held with Coronavirus safety restrictions in place, and is set to take place on Sunday 8th August.
Mulgrave 10k Organiser, Tony Hare, said:
"We are so pleased to donate 20 places to Whitby Hospital at this year's race. We hope the proceeds will aid with their fundraising, and also act as a token of thanks to local NHS staff who have shown their dedication to our community during the pandemic."
This month, many people are also getting involved in the Run for Heroes, 5KMay. The idea of this campaign is that you Run 5 (kilometres), Donate 5 (pounds) and Nominate 5 (people) to take on the challenge. It's a fun and inclusive way of getting involved in raising money for NHS heroes, which anyone can participate in.
Health Stars is a local NHS Trust charity whose mission is to promote the development of exceptional healthcare which goes above and beyond NHS core services. This can be through the investment in environments, resources, training and research. Health Stars is proud to invest tens of thousands of pounds into Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust services every year.
If you're interested in making a donation to the Whitby Appeal, or would like to host a fundraising activity to raise money as part of this ambitious goal, contact Health Stars via hello@healthstars.org.uk.