We’d like to say a massive thank you to sisters Jen, Yve and Jane and to the supporters of their Friends of Harvey and Emerald Ward Facebook group for providing those little extras to our orthopaedic patients. Following the death of their mum last year, the three sisters wanted to give something back and chose …
Young bookworms can now curl up in two new book nooks and read their favourite stories during their stay at Medway Maritime Hospital thanks to a donation of eighty books. Child-Friendly Medway donated the books and installed the book nooks in the Magpies Centre and the children’s day surgery ward on Sunderland Day Case Unit. …
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Dozens of gifts for children in hospital this Christmas have been donated by a family after they were inspired by the generosity shown to their two young girls while being cared for at Medway Maritime Hospital last Christmas. Luna Avery, now five-years-old, became poorly during the festive period. After what initially seemed like cold symptoms …
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Christmas came early for six-year-old cancer patient Amelia O’Shea when she returned to Medway Maritime Hospital’s children’s ward last week. As well as ringing the end of treatment bell, and receiving a gift from nursing staff to mark the end of her chemotherapy treatment, Amelia and her family were able to play with the toys …
The Medway Hospital Charity has set up an online gift wishlist to bring festive joy to patients this holiday season. These gifts will make a huge difference to patients who are in hospital over the festive season and beyond. We are always blown away by the generous donations we receive from our local community each …
A Family Fun Day at Gillingham Football Club to raise money to refurbish the children’s ward’s playroom at Medway Maritime Hospital has raised more than £11,000. Organised by Ann McKinnon, Play Specialist at Medway NHS Foundation Trust, the event on Saturday 13 May was incredibly popular with hundreds of families attending. It was supported by …
On Tuesday 20 December we were delighted to welcome DJ Steve to Medway Maritime Hospital, to celebrate his fundraising success and to say thank you for raising more than £9,000! Steve Parish, started doing DJ sets live on his phone back in November 2020, following the clap for keyworkers. The DJ nights took Facebook by …
The Medway Hospital Charity held it’s annual Christmas Fair at Medway Maritime Hospital on Friday 9 December 2022. It was a huge success with visitors, patients and staff all enjoying the lovely Christmas songs whilst browsing the various stalls and buying gifts. Cheryl Jones, Fundraising Officer for the Medway Hospital Charity, said “It was wonderful …
A young patient had the honour of switching on the Christmas tree lights at Medway Maritime Hospital on Friday 2 December.Three-year-old Kenzie Prevett, who has had complex needs since birth, was most recently an inpatient on Dolphin Ward after suffering seizures and an infection. He was accompanied during the switch-on by his twin Stevie, mum …
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Donna, our Charity and Fundraising Manager, was delighted to welcome Niamh and Zachary Davies yon Thursday 10 November for a cheque presentation of £115.45. Niamh held a cake sale to fulfil her Brownies’ Charity Badge and raised a fantastic amount to support patients and staff at Medway Maritime Hospital. The nine-year-old also shared her fundraising …
