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"Alice's Army" Returns to Raise Funds for Bradford Hospital's Neonatal Unit

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Mick Haigh, along with his grandsons, will be running in the Leeds 10k this weekend to raise money for Bradford Hospitals Charity in memory of his granddaughter Alice, who passed away in 2018. This is a continuation of "Alice's Army," a team of runners led by Alice's parents that completed the race in 2023, raising £2,000 for the cause. The funds will go towards the BIG Neonatal Appeal, aiming to build a home-from-home for families with babies born too early or sick who spend time on the unit.

Key Takeaways:

  • Mick Haigh and his grandsons will be running in the Leeds 10k to raise money for the Bradford Hospitals Charity in memory of Alice, who passed away in 2018.
  • The funds raised will go towards the BIG Neonatal Appeal, which aims to build a home-from-home for families with babies born too early or sick who spend time on the unit.
  • Plans for the refurbishment and expansion of the neonatal unit include adding additional en-suite bedrooms, refurbishing living spaces, and creating a tranquil garden area.
  • The indoor play area for siblings and additional en-suite bedrooms for families to stay closer to their babies will also be part of the renovation plans.
  • The Bradford Royal Infirmary's neonatal unit cared for Alice shortly after birth, and all the money raised by Alice's Army will go towards supporting the hospital's BIG Neonatal Appeal.
  • Laura Riach, Charity Director at Bradford Hospitals Charity, expressed her enthusiasm for the continued support of "Alice's Army" and the impact the BIG Neonatal Appeal will have on families.
  • The Big NNU Appeal will allow families to be closer together during the hardest times, and as a charity, it is something they are incredibly proud to support.
  • Mick Haigh played a vital role in raising £2,000 for Bradford Hospitals Charity in the previous "Alice's Army" event.

Statistics:

  • £2,000: the amount raised by "Alice's Army" in the previous event.
  • 10k: the distance Mick Haigh and his grandsons will be running this weekend.
  • 2018: the year Alice passed away.
  • 2023: the year "Alice's Army" completed the Leeds 10k.
  • £: the amount of donations available for Alice's Army's fundraising page can be made here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/michael-haigh-1?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=FB&utm_campaign=009&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR4oFnkaTOgYNjjUK6rIQtM5gNBEksIrLYLWETt0QFU8aGnUswuLWCBid6RfGg_aem_AXkYPoS9oAgNjjnf2XQ9VA.

Sources:

  • Bradford Hospitals Charity's BIG Neonatal Appeal: www.bradfordhospitalscharity.org/neonatal-appeal
  • Alice's Army's fundraising page: https://www.justgiving.com/page/michael-haigh-1?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=FB&utm_campaign=009&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR4oFnkaTOgYNjjUK6rIQtM5gNBEksIrLYLWETt0QFU8aGnUswuLWCBid6RfGg_aem_AXkYPoS9oAgNjjnf2XQ9VA

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