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Morrisons Foundation Donates Sensory Trolley to Leeds Congenital Heart Unit

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The Leeds Congenital Heart Unit has received a generous donation from the Morrisons Foundation to purchase a state-of-the-art sensory trolley designed to provide a calming and relaxing environment for young patients, including those with additional needs, and their parents and carers. The trolley, known as the 'Rhino Sensory Voyager Hurricane Trolley', features interactive colourful projections, fibre optic lights, and soothing sounds, aiming to relieve anxiety in a hospital setting. This donation is part of the Morrisons Foundation's mission to improve people's lives through charitable grants.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Morrisons Foundation donated £X (amount not specified in the text) to fund the sensory trolley for the Leeds Congenital Heart Unit.
  • The 'Rhino Sensory Voyager Hurricane Trolley' is a mobile multi-sensory trolley designed to create a calming environment for young patients and their families.
  • The trolley will provide periods of calm, comfort, and joy to young patients, making a significant difference to their wellbeing.
  • The Morrisons Foundation has donated over £45 million to charities across England, Scotland, and Wales since its launch in 2015.
  • The Leeds Congenital Heart Unit provides support to children and families affected by congenital heart disease.
  • Ruth Davany, CEO of CHSF, expressed gratitude to the Morrisons Foundation for funding the sensory trolley.
  • David Scott, Morrisons Foundation Trustee, stated that the donation will make a huge difference to the lives of children and young people with heart disease.

Statistics:

  • The Morrisons Foundation has donated over £45 million to charities across England, Scotland, and Wales since its launch in 2015.
  • The Leeds Congenital Heart Unit provides support to children and families affected by congenital heart disease.

Sources:

  • Byline Health (author not specified, date not provided)
  • Morrisons Foundation ("The Morrisons Foundation was set up by Morrisons supermarket in 2015")

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