24 September 2024
Daredevils made the charity abseil off a ward block at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) a huge success with more than £20,000 raised so far for the county’s acute hospitals.
Ready to abseil off the ward block – Syed Ali Ehsanullah, Urology Consultant
Thirty-nine hospital staff and supporters went ‘Off the Block’ last Saturday (21 September) to raise funds at the event, which had a carnival atmosphere.
Intrepid octogenarians Angela Turner, 82, and Joan Woodhouse, 80, were the first two participants to take on the abseil challenge and they were raising money for SaTH Charity’s Chemotherapy Day Centre, which is close to their hearts.
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) Charity, Lingen Davies Cancer Fund and the RSH League of Friends came together to organise the event.
More than £20,000 has so far been raised for local people who receive treatment at both the RSH and Princess Royal Hospital in Telford. All the money raised will be used to support patients and staff.
SaTH Charity supports the two hospitals to purchase items and equipment for patients which are above and beyond what the NHS budget provides.
Julia Clarke, Director of Public Participation at SaTH, said: “We are so grateful to all of the brave people who went ‘Off the Block’ today and all their families, friends and colleagues who came along to cheer them on.
“It created a great atmosphere on the day and we have raised thousands of pounds which will have a positive impact on our patients and their families for years to come. We want to thank Lingen Davies Cancer Fund and the RSH League of Friends for joining us to put on such a great event. A very memorable day for the Trust.”