Local businesses and NHS staff have raised a whopping £3,031 for hospitals in the region this Christmas by joining the National Elf Service.
The event is organised by York & Scarborough Hospitals Charity and encourages people to dress as an elf for the day to raise funds.
Other activities included a dress down or up day, holding a cake stall at work or simply having a quiz night with friends or in the local pub.
Community Fundraiser, Maya Liversidge, said: “It’s been brilliant to see people get involved and have some fun whilst making a difference to their local hospital services. A huge thank you to everyone who took part - we know things remain difficult for many people and every penny goes towards enhancing patient care and staff wellbeing across our hospitals.
“We have some great fundraising events coming up this year for anyone who likes a challenge and loads of ideas for how you can support your local hospitals. Otherwise we will look forward to welcoming this year’s elves once again in December.”
Funding has so far provided reusable water bottles for ICU, Scarborough Hospital, Calm Rooms’ for staff to take a time out from a stressful situation, books which focus on providing support to children when a parent/relative is seriously ill or may have died and a training mannequin for the Clinical Education Team.
People can get involved with York & Scarborough Hospitals Charity throughout the year.
Events include Helvellyn Sunset Walk on Saturday, May 14 and York 10k on Sunday, August 7.
York and Scarborough Hospitals Charity raises money to improve the experience and environment for everyone who uses or visits the hospitals of York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
They support staff to make the hospital experience the best it can be for all who visit and stay with us. In 2020/21 York and Scarborough Hospitals Charity raised and spent in excess of a million pounds to improve patient care and wellbeing, buy additional equipment and carry out refurbishments in the hospitals.
To find out more about their challenge events this summer visit www.yshospitalscharity.org
For more information about the charity, please visit www.yshospitalscharity.org
If you would like to organise your own fundraising event, they can also help you with your fundraising and provide items such as posters, leaflets, donation envelopes, collection tins & buckets.
You can also contact our dedicated Community Fundraisers if you have questions or need advice.
For fundraising in York & Selby
Email Joe.Fenton@york.nhs.uk or call 01904 721755
For fundraising in East Coast & Ryedale
Email Maya.Liversidge@york.nhs.uk or call 01723 236210
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