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Worcester City Runs Raises £7,802 for Hospital Charity

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A team of 30 runners completed the Worcester City Runs on Sunday, September 14, raising a significant £7,802 for Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity. The funds will be used to enhance patient experiences across the county's hospitals by funding improvements and comforts beyond core NHS services. The charity aims to support projects, equipment, and care initiatives that are not funded by the NHS, improving the experience of patients, families, and staff.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Worcester City Runs team of 30 runners raised a total of £7,802 for Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity.
  • The funds will be used to enhance patient experiences across the county's hospitals by funding improvements and comforts beyond core NHS services.
  • Laura Gregory, community and events fundraising officer for Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity, praised the team's efforts, stating that every pound raised will make a real difference to patients and families in the hospitals.
  • Runners included hospital staff raising money for their departments, as well as former patients and their families, such as Jonathan and Courtney Reynolds, who ran in support of the Children of Worcestershire and Herefordshire Cancer Fund.
  • The charity supports projects, equipment, and care initiatives that are not funded by the NHS, helping to improve the experience of patients, families, and staff across the county's hospitals.
  • The couple's son Reese was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in December 2023 and is currently undergoing a two-year and two-month treatment plan.
  • The Children of Worcestershire and Herefordshire Cancer Fund has provided Reese with access to little things like fresh fruit vouchers and bigger things like Halloween parties, which have helped make memories and feel more comfortable during hospital stays.

Statistics:

  • £7,802: The total amount raised by the Worcester City Runs team for Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity.
  • 30: The number of runners who participated in the event.
  • 2 years and 2 months: The duration of Reese's treatment plan for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia.
  • December 2023: The month Reese was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia.

Sources:

  • Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity (exact name as mentioned in the original text)

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