The family and friends of two young men who were involved in a fatal car accident in April have purchased a special postural chair costing £6,000 for the neurosurgical unit’s ward 24 high dependency unit (HDU) at James Cook.
A fundraising family has provided a special lead screen which will help to fully protect hospital staff when x-rays are being taken and increase comfort for them during long days in theatre.
Trevor Smith from Castleton, North Yorkshire, wanted to do something amazing to thank the caring staff on cardiology wards 30 and 31 at The James Cook University Hospital who looked after him when he had major heart surgery.
There were no losers at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s Star Awards – just a raft of inspirational stories which showcased local health services at their very best. The awards – held to recognise the work of staff, volunteers and fundraisers who have really made a difference to a patient or service – attracted hundreds of entries this year in ten different categories.
Where will you be enjoying your cuppa for the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning on Friday 25 September? Why not join our Macmillan volunteers at The James Cook University Hospital for a cup of coffee, a spin on the tombola and a delicious cake or two?
MINI manicures, make-up tutorials and taster massages are just some of the fun activities to enjoy at Trinity Holistic Centre’s charity ladies night. The Refresh and Renew event takes place on Wednesday 16 September from 7pm to 9pm at the centre at The James Cook University Hospital.
Sainsbury’s Local, Acklam Road store has chosen the South Cleveland cancer research fund as their charity of the year for 2015/2016.
A South Tees fundraising team has undertaken the gruelling 315 mile London to Paris cycle challenge to raise over £2,600 for the South Tees Hospitals Cutting Edge Fund.
MB based on Skippers Lane, Middlesbrough has supported local good causes since its establishment almost 30 years ago in 1987. The Middlesbrough local hardware and decor showroom has chosen oncology ward 14, which looks after cancer patients at The James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough as their first official charity partner.
There was fun on and off the pitch at Carillion’s family cricket day on Sunday. The charity match and family fun day at Acklam Park Rugby and Cricket Club raised more than £2,280 for the Trinity Holistic Centre.