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e n h a n c e m a g a z i n e : a u t u m n i s s u e 2 0 1 7 YOUNGSTER’S ‘BADASS’ FUNDRAISER “As soon as Nick died they both said they wanted to do something in his memory. They said all along it was the right thing to do and they did really well.” page 19 HOST A HOTPOT MONTH page 9 HIDDEN GEMS page 16
Welcome
enhance magaz in e
This will be my last Enhance magazine and the Summer Solstice Abseil and we
as I am moving on from the charity also introduced our ‘Change Through
and I wanted to use this introduction You’ boxes. In this issue the photos say
to say a great big THANK YOU! The much more than I can and I hope that
support and friendship that you have you like what you see.
all shown me has been fantastic and
as I sit here writing this I’m thinking of the We have new announcements with our
many fabulous articles showcasing your ‘Host A Hotpot’ month and news of our
community spirit and the change that ever popular Tree of Lights event. So
you make happen for patients, staff, grab a hot drink and snuggle down for a
volunteers and the community served right old read. If this is the first time that
by the Trust. you have seen Enhance perhaps at one
of the Trust’s venues or even at a friend’s
This year we held our very first Blue Skies house and you would like to be added to
Month in June. All we did was ask you our mailing list please email:
to help us raise awareness of the charity nicci.hayes@bfwhospitals.nhs.uk.
and to raise some money if you could The magazine is also available
– and you did. We held two special electronically at: goo.gl/ADY7kX
events, our Morecambe Bay Walk
Ann Hedley
Interim Head of Fundraising
Check out our new Dingbats feature in
this edition- as requested by our readers!
Dingbats are visual word puzzles from which a well known
phrase or saying has to be identified. See if you can guess
the right answer.
Dingbats...
...Can you guess the right answer?
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Lauren’s Adventure Lauren’s Adventure I’ve said it before, and I shall say it again; being a fundraiser is fantastic! You never know what you will be doing from one week to the next as so many of you come up with fantastic, creative ideas to help raise money to enable us to do fantastic work. August 15th brought me one of those ‘pinch me I’m dreaming’ moments when I arrived on a field at 8am ready for Hornby & District Sheepdog & Sheep Show. The event was organised by the local committee who choose a different charity each year, something which is close to their hearts. Recently, 3 members of their community received life-changing treatment at Lancashire Cardiac Centre based within Blackpool Victoria Hospital so they chose us to benefit this year – fantastic! The day included sheep judging, cake eating, sheepdog showing and lots of awards all surrounded by many different types of sheep and fantastic people. The total is to be announced in October but the day is said to have raised over £2,000 for our Heart of Gold Fund. Although I still can’t tell the difference between a Texal and a Lincoln I am very grateful that I got to spend the day showing sheep and raising the profile of the charity. I would like to say a big thank you to everyone who helped organise and attended the day, it was a huge success. Have you got a fantastic fundraising idea? Whatever your idea, I am here M to help! Give me a call or an e-mail today for more information. Many Thanks, Lauren. lauren.codling@bfwh.nhs.uk Call: 01253 952369 / 07826 908961 3 enhance ma g a z ine
Tree of Lights Appeal and Event
Tree Celebrate
and remember
Of Lights loved ones
Each year Blue Skies Hospitals Fund arranges a Tree
of Lights event in the restaurant at Blackpool Victoria
Hospital. This year it will take place on Monday 11th
December at 7.30pm but sadly this is likely to be the last
time it takes place at the hospital as we are outgrowing
the space.
This event has a special place in people’s hearts because
it enables them to celebrate the life of a loved one in a
positive, deeply personal and very special way at such
an emotional time of year. They help friends, families
and colleagues to come together. The event is open
to anyone, not just people whose loved one was cared
for by our Trust. Chaplaincy staff and volunteers are on
hand to listen to memories and provide support where
people feel a need.
For everyone there is a cuppa and mince pie and the
opportunity to enjoy music and readings in a warm and
friendly atmosphere. Everyone who attends will also
receive a memento of the evening. You are invited not
only to be comforted by remembering a loved one but
also to make a donation and have their name recorded
in our Book of Remembrance which will remain open in
the hospital chapel throughout December and will be
opened at the Tree of Lights event. All monies raised will
be used to support those going through bereavement
throughout the Trust. Please help us with this appeal by
telling your friends and colleagues about the service.
Donations of £20 or more in memory of a loved one will
also receive a special pin badge which will be available
to them on the night.
Monday 11th December at 7.30pm
If you would like to attend the event, enter a personal dedication in the Book of
Remembrance or just make a donation please complete the form opposite and return
it to the address shown. If you would like further information please contact Nicci Hayes
T: 01253 957904 E: nicci.hayes@bfwhospitals.nhs.uk .
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Tree Of Lights
Tree
Of Lights
Title …………..
Forename……………………………. Surname…………………………………
Address:……………………………………….……………………………………
Postcode:…………. Tel No:………………………………..
Email:……………………………………………………………….
(Email to be used for all correspondence)
If you are attending please let us have the number of people in your party: ……………
I enclose a donation of £………(minimum donation of £5 per dedication)
Cheques payable to Blue Skies Hospitals Fund.
Alternatively you can make payment over the phone or please debit my:
Visa Switch/Maestro Mastercard Delta
Card Number:………………………………….
Name on Card: ………………………………………..
Valid From:: …………… Expiry Date: …………….. Issue number: ……
Security Code : ……………………..(last 3 digits on the signature strip)
I would like to add a dedication to the Book of Remembrance in honour of:
1. Forename……………………….Surname………………………………………….
2. Forename……………………….Surname………………………………………….
3. Forename……………………….Surname………………………………………….
4. Forename……………………….Surname………………………………………….
If you are a UK taxpayer, Blue Skies Hospitals Fund is able to claim the tax you have paid on your donation,
increasing the value by a further 25%. In order for us to reclaim the tax, please tick the declaration below
I confirm that I am a UK tax payer and would like Blue Skies Hospitals Fund to reclaim the tax on this donation,
any donations made 4 years prior and any future donations I make, unless I notify you otherwise. I note that I must
have paid enough UK income tax or capital gains tax to cover all of my charitable donations within that tax year
and it is my responsibility to pay any difference.
Please return to: Tree of Lights Appeal, Blue Skies hospitals Fund, Blackpool Victoria Hospital, Whinney Heys Road,
Blackpool, FY3 8NR
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Gig
Gigging The Night Away
Not only are the Fylde Coast NHS employees dedicated
to their work they also have fantastic ideas for supporting
Blue Skies Hospitals Fund.
One such person is Mark Taylor who works in the Stores
department at Blackpool Victoria Hospital. Together
with his colleague Liz Walton he organised a gig night,
the third in aid of the charity. Raising £1,003 the event
clearly struck the right cord with bands and music lovers.
Held at the Stanley Ward Conservative Club in Blackpool,
the monies raised will all be going to the Neonatal Unit at
the hospital. Mark said:
We have organised this event for a few years now and
the bands always support us. The night takes six months
to organise but thanks to their support and the backing
we have had from the Stanley Ward club and their staff
it was a great night and I can’t thank everyone enough.
Bands that played included The AC/DC Experience, Joe
Mercel and the Sweet Aspirations, English Electro, The
Getsettes, Twelve Paces and Free Roll.
Ann Hedley, Interim Head of Fundraising for Blue Skies
Hospitals Fund, said:
It’s great when a community comes together to enjoy
something like this and to raise money for a good cause.
Mark’s enthusiasm and commitment shines through and,
for me, it’s great that no one had to wade through the
mud of a field to enjoy such great music. We can’t thank
him enough for his continuing support.
Mark has something else in mind for next year so watch
this space to see what he comes up with. No doubt it will
be another fabulous event to out do his previous ones.
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Pork Butchers
Continuing Support From...
...The Pork Shop,Poulton
Hint of Pink work with Blue Skies Hospitals Fund to
support the Breast Care Centre at Blackpool Victoria
Hospital. Amongst their many supporters is a butchers
in Poulton le Fylde.
At the start of Hint of Pink several years ago Lee and
Gordon donated £500 to the charity for the Breast
Care Centre. Since then they and latterly just Lee,
as Gordon has retired, have supported us with pork
pies, having a bucket continuously on the counter at
their shop on Church Street, and attending the Hint
of Pink Dinner Dances.
The Pork Butcher’s support over the years has raised
in excess of £4,000 from the buckets alone – amazing
what pennies can add up to!
Hint of Pink and the Breast Care Centre wish to say a
very big thank you to Lee, the staff and patrons for
their continuing support.
SEPTEMBER
28th September: Physiotherapy
Bike-a-Thon at Clifton hospital, Whitegate Drive Centre Fundraising Events
& Fleetwood Hospital
30th September: Change Through You Walks September – December
Two different start points and three walks:
Fleetwood to Bispham Station
Bispham Station to Starr Gate.
Fleetwood to Starr Gate
30th September: Fundraising Day at Norcross Social Club (DWP)
OCTOBER
4th October: Hotpot & Psychic night @ Carousel Bar, Cleveleys
7th October: White Collar Boxing Event @ Hilton Hotel
8th October: Chester Marathon
NOVEMBER
2nd November: Turbo Trainer event @ Booths St Annes
18th November: White Collar Wrestling
25th November: Wesham 10k Race
DECEMBER
11th December: Tree of Lights
9th December: Christmas Fun Day @ Happytots Nursery
15th December: Christmas Jumper Day
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Couch to 5K and Beyond
COUCH TO 5K AND BEYOND
You may have seen our article last month about Lisa Huddleston, Mum of two, who has been
fundraising for the Heart of Gold Fund. Here she tells us about her journey and completing
her first 5k run:
I started the ‘Couch to 5K’ programme initially in September 2015 & really struggled with running.
I occasionally attended a running club and in March 2016 I tried to run a 5K route with the running
club and had really bad chest pain.
I went to see my GP and after a few weeks of tests, I was diagnosed with ALCAPA, an undiagnosed
condition I had been born with. Two months after my diagnosis, on 5th July, 2016, Mr Duncan
performed a double heart bypass and a repair to stop the deoxygenated blood feeding my
heart, at Blackpool Victoria Hospital.
In the months that followed, I attended cardiac rehabilitation courses and having had
a satisfactory cardiac treadmill result in May, 2017, I felt able to begin the ‘Couch to 5K’
programme again, which I started on 7th June. Friends came to run with me to encourage
me, building up from 60 seconds of running to 30 minutes of continuous running over a
9 week period. I found the running easier than I had expected, as now my heart was
functioning as it should, it was still hard though.
In July, I signed up to do my first ever race, the Blackpool Illuminations 5K, on 26th August. I asked
my best friend from School to run it with me, she is a very good runner, and she encouraged me
all the way round. I set off, along with about 1,500 other people, 8pm on Saturday night, with the
lights of the illuminations glowing as it got darker. I ran the whole route, including a steep climb
up a hill between 3 and 4 km, which I wasn’t expecting. I was grateful I had trained on the hills
where I live! The emotion of the last few months came flooding out in tears as a neared the finish
line, to the cheers of my parents, husband and children. I completed the run in 40 minutes 25
seconds and have been collecting sponsorship for ‘Heart of Gold Fund’. So far on my Just Giving
page and paper sponsor form I have raised £532.
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Host a Hotpot
HOST A HOTPOT...
...Well, we are based in Lancashire
Blue Skies Month was such a fantastic time of fun, frivolity and
friendship that we sat down here at Blue Skies and thought what
can we do as winter approaches to help everyone enjoy
themselves again? Sitting around the table we began to
talk about MasterChef and The Great British Menu and our
favourite topic of food, thereby we got around to Hotpot. Si
Of course we have Lancashire Hotpot but there are
variations on the toppings – should it be sweet potato
for the health conscious, some think that traditional is
sacrosanct.
Then there’s veggie and vegan or even a Thai Hot Pot.
Wikipedia says: ‘Also known as steamboat, is a variety of
East Asian food, prepared with a simmering pot of stock at
the dining table. P
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While the hot pot is kept simmering, ingredients are placed into
the pot and are cooked at the table. ’So we think that there’s lots D
of variety and could even be a little bit of competitiveness between
friends over this.
Host a Hotpot in October and your guests may even cook their own food
if you choose the Asian version. Whatever you choose isn’t it a lovely thought to share this warming comfort food
with family, friends and colleagues and to raise awareness of Blue Skies Hospitals Fund at the same time?
Perhaps you could raise a little money by holding a simple supper and asking people to make a donation or asking
your workplace to put it on the menu for a day with a collecting tin next to the checkout for loose change or those
heavy £5 notes?
Whatever you would like to do we would be grateful of your support and of course we’re here to help. To kick off the
month our friends at Carousel Diner have kindly offered to Host a Hotpot and Psychic evening on Wednesday 4th
October. For only £10 there’ll be the finest homemade hotpot served with red cabbage & bread roll (vegetarian M
option available). B
There’ll be a raffle and lots of fun. The Diner is licensed so you can enjoy your favourite tipple as well as perhaps
finding out what the future holds.
I’m afraid that this event is open to over 18s. If you would like to register an event or would like ideas or support
please contact Lauren on T: 01253 952369 E: lauren.codling@bfwh.nhs.uk. We’d love to hear from you.
See the back page of Enhance Magazine
for our Host A Hotpot Poster!
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Abseiling Our Troubles Away
It’s been 4 years since the charity held an Abseil and since “I have abseiled before, but I really enjoyed this. The lady
Blue Skies Month coincided with the Summer Solstice we who loves Milk Tray and receiving the box of chocs, will
decided to do one this year. be my PA, Paula.”
42 intrepid participants supported us to drop 5 floors down Paul Davies of Voluntary Services added to the fun with
the side of the Womens and Childrens Unit at Blackpool his 60s outfit complete with an outrageous wig.
Victoria Hospital. With the support of professionals from
Chorley-based Adventure 21 they have managed to Nicci Hayes, Fundraising Officer, said:
raise a grand total of £8,033.27 after costs.
“The abseil day has been absolutely fantastic. Everyone
People took part for different reasons and as you can see brought such enthusiasm and quickly got over any
some went the extra mile and dressed for the occasion. nerves thanks to the support of the wonderful team at
Some were terrified and went ahead despite their fear Adventure 21. We are proud of everyone who took part
of heights. Often we forget that the staff who work for and celebrated Blue Skies Month.”
the Trust may also have been patients here. Pathology
Manager, Mark Wrigley, made the descent because in
December 2012, he was involved in a major motorway
crash, which left him with life threatening injuries and
kept him in intensive care for two weeks. This near death
experience has left him with a completely different
outlook on life. He said:
£8,033.27
“If there is a challenge in life, you’ve just got to do it. It
will be an experience bauble that I will hang on my life’s
Christmas tree. I want my tree to be so full that it falls over.”
Mark completed his abseil wearing a Spiderman suit.
He hadn’t slept the night before the event as he was so
Raised!
apprehensive. He added:
“Although I am terrified of heights, the instructors made
me feel safe. I’m so glad I have done it. Next time I’ll do
it dressed as another superhero!”
Also taking part was the Trust’s Deputy Chief Executive,
Tim Bennett. He wore a rucksack on his way down and
revealed himself as the Man from the Milk Tray advert,
complete with a box of chocolates. He said:
11 enhance ma g a z ineSandcastle Supports Blue Skies Spiral
Sandcastle Supports
Blue Skies Spiral
As the sun shone down on Blackpool promenade, on
the afternoon of Saturday 22nd July, a spiral of coins
was created outside Sandcastle Waterpark. £190 was
raised on the day through a children’s tombola and the
spiral of coins. There was even a visit from Sandcastle
Waterpark’s very own monkey, Bing.
Blue Skies Hospitals Fund had asked the community
to ‘Turn the Blue Skies Gold with £1 coins new and old.
Leading up to the event collecting boxes were hosted by
Smyths Toys, Marton and M&S, Blackpool Victoria Hospital
and these were used to begin the spiral on the day.
Sandcastle Waterpark have become great partners of
Blue Skies Hospitals Fund. Not only did they host this event
but they have also allowed some of our other supporters
from the National Citizens Service to hold events there
too. They continue to give huge support to the work our
donors enable us to do. Mark Wilkins, Head of Marketing
at Sandcastle Waterpark said:
“We were delighted that Ann and Lauren wanted to
hold their £1 coin and tombola fundraising events at
Sandcastle Waterpark. In supporting health care and
medical research locally, Blue Skies is an amazing charity
that allows fantastic work to be carried out at Blackpool
Victoria Hospital and across Fylde and Wyre for the local
community and visitors to our area. We look forward
to working with the team at Blue Skies on their future
fundraising endeavours.”
Thank you to everyone who donated and enabled the
day to be such a success and a huge thank you to all the
staff at Sandcastle Waterpark for their involvement and
support (and all the coffee that they supplied Ann and
Lauren with on the day!)
12The Blue Skies of Morecambe Bay
Water We Waiting for!
Best and biggest crowd that I’ve ever seen!
On Sunday 4th June the recce of the walk each Skies month and it raised
sun shone down on 336 Friday before the weekend £7,972.98 which is an
adults, 34 children and 26 walkers turn up. Little did incredible total for a first
dogs as they made their we realise at the time that event.
way across the shifting we would be one of the
sands of Morecambe Bay lucky groups to be able to We can’t thank everyone
to raise funds for Blue Skies take part in it this year. A enough for making this
Hospitals Fund. few crossings have been such a success. Without
cancelled due to the your support we couldn’t
Ann Hedley, Interim Head heavy rain and the danger do it and this was a great
of Fundraising said: ‘This which that brings with it. contribution to our special
is the 5th time that myself fundraising month. Anyone
and my dog Misty have Blue Skies attendees came up for a return journey next
taken part in this walk from around the country year?
and the 4th time that I’ve and there was even a
arranged it, although the group from The Meath
1st time that Blue Skies has Epilepsy Charity from
taken part. Surrey.
I am overwhelmed by the By prior arrangement with
number of people who Cedric we were able to
have supported us and I cater for these young
can honestly say that it is people and to ensure that
the best and biggest crowd they enjoyed the crossing
that I have seen taking just as much as everyone
part. The camaraderie was else. A great cheer rose
just amazing!” In total 700 up when one amazing
people took part that day young man managed to
and whilst it was Blue Skies’ complete the journey on his
first time it certainly wasn’t specially adapted beach
for Cedric Robinson, The wheelchair supported by
Queen’s Guide to the the rest of the team.
Sands. For over 50 years he
has led people through the There were also
dangers of this crossing, participants from Cumbria,
even carriage driving the Northumberland, Yorkshire,
Duke of Edinburgh across Derbyshire, Cheshire,
the Bay. Hertfordshire, West Sussex
and even Aberdeen as
Cedric may be in his 80s well as the locals. This
but he still carries out a event was part of Blue
13 enhance ma g a z ineWhite Collar Boxing
K nockout P erforman c e
Fo r Br east Ca re
Bobby Carolan is the owner of from them. For the past 4 years Bobby additional monies into the ring to
Apocalypse Gym in Thornton- and his boxers have dedicated their show their support for the cause. This
Cleveleys. There are two things that time and passion for the charity final act of kindness together with
he is passionate about. The first is his twice a year raising funds for the unit a raffle and the auction of a late
dedication in training young people at their boxing events. overnight stay at a local hotel raised
who wish to try their hand at boxing an impressive £1,850.
and the second is his passion in using The June event began by
the sport to raise funds in support showcasing the incredible work of We’d like to thank Bobby, his team,
of breast cancer services. He does Blue Skies Hospitals Fund and the all his fighters and our wonderful
this by holding White Collar Boxing Breast Care Unit with an introduction volunteers Phil and Pauline who did
events and he held his latest at Viva by Mark Cullinan, Chair of Blue Skies a cracking job selling raffle tickets for
Showbar, Blackpool on 16th June. Charitable Funds Committee and their ongoing support to the charity.
Non-executive Director of Blackpool If you would like to come along to
A mixture of both men and women Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation the next event which is Saturday
sign up for the regime with just Trust. Mark thanked everyone for 7th October at Hilton Hotel or if you
a short time to get themselves their generous participation and are interested in joining the 2018
fighting fit before the big fight night. then introduced Lauren Codling, challenge, please contact Lauren
The course is 8 weeks of intensive Community Fundraiser who spoke
boxing training with group sessions, about how the funds raised would E: lauren.codling@bfwh.nhs.uk
condition training, in ring training and be used.
nutrition coaching. They then raise 9 bouts took place that evening and T: 01253 9552369.
sponsorship for their event and on each was loudly supported by the For more information see the poster
the night additional fundraising takes crowd. The referee and compere opposite.
place. Bobby has a close connection both worked hard to gain support
to Blackpool Breast Care Unit as one from the crowd and the evening
of his close friends receives treatment ended with attendees throwing
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Hidden Gems
HIDDEN
GEMS
There are some areas of the Trust which are less well Dr Tarek Saba, the new CF service lead for the Trust, said
known than others. In this and our future issues we hope
to feature a piece about one of them which we hope I’m elated. It has been so exciting seeing it all coming
will help you to understand the diversity of the Trust and its together after years of hard work and preparation. It
work. This issue features our prestigious new Adult Cystic will make such a difference to have it here in Blackpool.
Fibrosis Service and the article is written by Jane Iceton, People who have CF often have to come for treatment
Project Manager. every six weeks – sometimes for two-to three days per
visit. This can be difficult for visitors, especially if they
We are proud to announce the launch of the 1st new have to travel through heavy traffic. We have specially
Adult Cystic Fibrosis Service in the UK for 40 years. It trained staff, new equipment and new resources, all of
is one of only 37 in the country. Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a which can be offered to other patients.
genetic disorder that mainly affects the lungs but also the
pancreas, liver, kidneys and intestine. Long-term issues The Adult Cystic Fibrosis team has already begun some
include difficulty breathing and coughing up mucus as charity fundraising through Blue Skies Hospitals Fund. In
a result of frequent lung infections. The new service is a June, as part of Blue Skies month, some brave members
huge coup for the Fylde coast. People living with CF in of the team undertook the charity abseil down the side
Lancashire and Cumbria now have access to a highly- of the Women’s and Children’s Unit at Blackpool Victoria
skilled, multi-disciplinary team based at Blackpool Victoria Hospital to help build monies for the General Fund. The
Hospital, involving physiotherapists, nurses, doctors, General Fund helps those areas of the Trust which are
dietitians, psychologists, consultants and pharmacists. sometimes forgotten or don’t attract donations. Since
then the Team have begun to raise funds to enhance the
Emily Bonney, 18, who has CF and recently won a Gold facilities offered by the CF service. The have taken part in
Medal at the World Cheerleading Championships in a Cycle-a-thon to raise funds for specialist equipment such
Orlando, USA is one of the patients. Emily, who is studying as exercise bikes for inpatients, and IPADs with specialised
Health and Social Care at Blackpool and the Fylde apps, to support patients as they manage their condition.
College, said: “It’s great for me that the new service is in It’s all really exciting and the Team are passionate about
Blackpool, especially because I won’t have to travel all making their new Centre the very best in the country.
the way to Manchester. I was treated by the Paediatric
CF Service at Blackpool Victoria Hospital and now I will www.justgiving.com/fundraising/bacfs
be with the adult service. I feel great health wise. I do
eight hours of cheerleading practice every week. I For further information please contact Jane on
love it.” Emily’s dad David, mum Lesley, three sisters and
two brothers, are all very proud of her. David said: “The
T:01253 956608
new service is fantastic. We used to have to travel to
Manchester for some appointments and it was very time-
consuming. With Blackpool getting the go-ahead, it’s E: jane.iceton@bfwhospitals.nhs.uk
great for local people and people across the North West.
It’s also a great thing for Blackpool Victoria Hospital. They
have been working hard on it for a while now.
It’s good to be able to come to our local hospital
because we know the staff.”
16Wish List
WishList
Sometimes we are asked for specific items which will make a great difference to our patients but which might
not automatically be obvious to our supporters. We thought that we would share one of these with you. These
items have been requested by our Community Therapy and Nursing staff.
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These are items that we ask community groups if they might like to support or if someone asks us what is
currently needed. If you, your employer, your social group or friends would like to support any of these or other
articles please either make a donation via our Just Giving page or contact Lauren on
T: 01253 952369 E: lauren.codling@bfwh.nhs.uk
17 enhance ma g a z ineLetter to Santa
Would a child you know
love a letterWould
fromaFather
child you know
Christmas?love a letter from Father
Christmas?
Santa Claus has teamed up with Blue Skies Hospitals
Santa Claus hasFund,
teamed up is
and with Blue Skies
offering Hospitals
to write Fund, andletter
a personalised is offering
to girlsto
write a personalised letter to girls and boys.
and boys.
For these extra-special letters we recommend a minimum donation of £5 each, as
Santa wishesFortothese
support the charity letters
extra-special and make
we arecommend
difference to local
a minimum
patients.
donation of £5 each, as Santa wishes to support the char-
ity and make a difference to local
patients.
Please complete the form below to request a
letter for a child you know and return it to the address shown.
Please complete the form below to request a
letter for a child you know and return it to the address
shown.
Letter from S anta Request Form
(Please continue on a separate sheet if required)
Child’s Name: Male/Female (please circle)
Address:
Post Code:
Sender’s Name:
Telephone:
Email:
Please make your cheques payable to Blue Skies Hospitals Fund and send your order to:
Letter From Santa, Blue Skies Hospitals Fund, Blackpool Victoria Hospital, Whinney Heys Road, Blackpool, FY3 8NR.
Order closing date: Friday 15th December. Offer valid for UK residents only . All orders received on or before 4th December will be sent out by 15th December. All orders re-
ceived from 5th December w ill be posted as soon as possible after receipt, up to Royal Mail’s last posting date which is 21st December.
We’d like to use your information to keep you up to date with the work of Blue Skies Hospitals Fund. Please let us know if you would prefer us not to do this.
18Youngsters Raise More Than £1200
BADASS
FUNDRAISER
Youngsters raise more than £1,200 in memory
Two Blackpool youngsters braved the toughest of at the funeral they have raised more than £1,200 in
conditions to raise money for charity in memory of their memory of Nicholas (Nick) Wood who sadly died in
late stepfather who died at the age of just 39. February this year from a heart condition after picking
up a chest infection. He was due to have treatment
Brayden Camm, 13, and his nine-year-old sister Libby for the condition but died in the Intensive Care Unit at
took part in a Badass Mucker extreme assault course Blackpool Victoria Hospital.
event near Lancaster. Together with their collections
19 enhance ma g a z ineBrayden and Libby said they wanted She said: “As soon as Nick died
to do something in memory of Nick they both said they wanted to do
and to raise money for the Heart of something in his memory. They said all
Gold Appeal run by Blue Skies Hospitals along it was the right thing to do and
Fund, the charity of Blackpool Teaching they did really well.
Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
“Nick would have been so proud
The pair handed the money to of them. They have raised so much
Mr Andrew Duncan, Consultant money and it is still coming in.’
Cardiologist, who thanked them for
their efforts. He said: “This is a fantastic ’LaurenCodling,Community Fundraiser
amount of money and we are really, for Blue Skies Hospitals Fund, said: “It is
really grateful to Brayden and Libby. wonderful to see Libby and Brayden
All the money is put back into care doing something so brave in memory
for cardiac patients and we will make of their stepfather.
sure it is put to good use.’’
We are extremely grateful for their
Mum, Kelly Abraham, said Nick would support and such a fantastic total
have been extremely proud of the which will make such a difference to
pair. the unit.”
Nick would have been
so proud of them. They
have raised so much
money and it is still
coming in!
20Brian
We LOVE
BRIAN!
Our intrepid fundraiser Brian Morris is November last year specifically for charity and by taking on this role
off on his travels again, taking part Blue Skies Hospitals Fund. Overall Brian has made a massive difference.
in a Marathon Walk from Fleetwood Brian has raised over £1,000. Not only All the money he has raised will go
Hospital to The New Thursby Nursing is Brian walking for the charity he has towards helping our patients, their
Home and back again. also become our lead collection box families and our staff. Thank you
distributor,taking approximately 100 Brian, you’re a star!
Bag in hand,Brian will bravely be boxes out in to the community and
taking on the challenge of walking putting them into shops, restaurants,
26.2 miles alongside his trusty friend cafés and churches.
Michael Edwards. This seasoned
walker has taken part in many Once they have been filled by our
sponsored walks before, all in generous local community, Brian
the name of charity, completing brings them back to us. This is a
one in July of this year and one in wonderful source of income for the
YOU
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BRIA TAR
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The Charity for Blackpool Teaching Hospitals
Registered Charity Number 1051570
Make your change into a BIG DIFFERENCE -
help to collect with a LOOSE CHANGE BOX
Your generosity makes a huge difference to our
community and to the people who provide the
care, research and holistic support that they
deserve. On their behalf thank you for being
one of our supporters.
Blue Skies Hospitals Fund is your local charity
supporting the work of Blackpool Teaching
Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
PICK UP A FREE
LOOSE CHANGE BOX
FROM BLUE SKIES OFFICE OR EMAIL
blueskies@bfwhospitals.nhs.uk
Blue Skies Hospitals Fund Blackpool Victoria Hospital Whinney Heys Road Blackpool FY3 8NR
@BlueSkiesFund /BlueSkiesHospitalsFundHost a Hotpot
OCTOBER
What’s on the menu?
As the winter months are coming, what better way to
bring your friends & family together than to cook a
warming, traditional Lancashire hotpot?
During October host your own hotpot & raise
funds to support your community
If you would like to register an event or would like ideas or support please contact Lauren on:
T: 01253 952369 E: lauren.codling@bfwh.nhs.uk. We’d love to hear from you.You can also read
