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Local Boy's Fundraising Efforts Help Launch Charity Appeal at Lister Hospital

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A 10-year-old boy, Frankie, diagnosed with autoimmune haemolytic anaemia, is helping East and North Hertfordshire Hospitals' Charity launch the Magic of Art Appeal. The charity aims to raise £9,700 for four large murals to be installed in the children's emergency department at Lister Hospital in Stevenage. Frankie, who has been receiving treatment at Lister since October 2023, has already raised £1,629 for the children's ward and has pledged to continue fundraising for the new appeal. The murals, designed by local artists Sash and Yosh, will be installed in areas where patients and families spend most of their time.

Key Takeaways:

  • A 10-year-old boy, Frankie, diagnosed with autoimmune haemolytic anaemia, is helping launch the Magic of Art Appeal at Lister Hospital in Stevenage.
  • The charity aims to raise £9,700 for four large murals designed by local artists Sash and Yosh.
  • Frankie has already raised £1,629 for the children's ward and has pledged to continue fundraising for the new appeal.
  • The new murals will be installed in areas where triaging, breastfeeding, quiet family time, breaking difficult news, and waiting for appointments take place.
  • The murals will be designed to make the children's emergency department more "friendly and welcoming for young patients and families".
  • Beth McNeil, head of fundraising for the charity, believes that the environment can play a powerful role in how patients experience their care.
  • The charity has enlisted the help of Frankie to raise awareness and funds for the appeal.
  • So far, £2,600 has been raised, including funds collected at the Todd in the Hole festival in July.

Statistics:

  • £9,700: the target amount to be raised for four large murals.
  • £2,600: the amount already raised for the Magic of Art Appeal.
  • £1,629: the amount raised by Frankie for the children's ward.
  • 10 years old: the age of Frankie, who is helping launch the appeal.
  • 2023: the year Frankie began receiving treatment at Lister Hospital.

Sources:

  • "East and North Hertfordshire Hospitals' Charity launches the Magic of Art Appeal" by Sophie Skyring (no publication date).
  • "Todd in the Hole festival helps raise funds for Magic of Art Appeal" by Sophie Skyring (no publication date).
  • "Three Baldock 10 year olds raise £320 for charity over the summer" by Sophie Skyring (no publication date).

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