The 30-strong team laced up their trainers and successfully crossed the finishing line today completing the 10K course in King’s Lynn’s town centre.
They all had their own motivations and goals, and collectively they have raised £3,541 for the hospital’s charity, with more donations still to come in.
The hospital’s charity exists to help to improve patient experience by supplementing the funds provided by government to provide additional medical equipment, research, training and facilities for patients and staff.
Miguel Vaz Guedes, an advanced critical care practitioner, completed the run in 49 minutes. He said: “I am really pleased with my time. The atmosphere has been amazing, and I am so proud to have ran for the hospital’s charity.”
Mark Demonty, a senior information analyst, at the Trust, completed the run in 1 hour, 6 minutes. He then took part in mini-GEAR, a 2K run for children with his six-year-old son Joseph. He said: “I am so proud to have run in aid of the hospital’s charity. It’s such a worthy cause which working at the Trust I can see every day hugely benefits our patients.”
Mia Rose Howard, a corporate receptionist at The QEH, completed the 10K race with her friends Masie and Olivia Cupit, whose beloved grandmother died following a stroke last year. Sisters Masie and Olivia, wanted to express their appreciation by fundraising for the hospitals West Raynham ward where their grandmother received treatment.
Critical Care colleagues and running partners, Katie Kavanagh and Cathryn Smith, also completed today’s race fundraising for the hospital’s charity. As well as Acute Medical Unit (AMU) colleagues, George Saunders and Kylie Fox.
The full list of runners included:
- Aishwarya Sharma
- Alice Dennis
- Amanda Dobbing
- Amy Fox
- Annabelle Solomon
- Caroline Carter
- Cathryn Smith
- Charlotte Bates
- Eleanor Ess
- Emma Henry
- Emma Pollington
- Emmanuel Cabales
- George Saunders
- Georgina Ward
- Jane Cummings
- Katie Kavanagh
- Kylie Fox
- Maisie Cupit
- Mark Demonty
- Martin Gardner
- Meriden Cabales
- Merwyn Agcaoili
- Mia Rose Howard
- Miguel Guedes
- Nitisha D’Souza
- Olivia Cupit
- Rachel Bocking
- Rachel Swift
- Richard Jones
- Rose Woods
Samantha Taylor, QEH Charity Manager, said: “A huge congratulations to everyone who took part in today’s GEAR 10K, and a massive thank you to the individuals who ran on behalf of the hospital’s charity.
“The money raised will really make a huge difference to our patients, their families and our staff. The charity enhances patient, carer and staff experience through supporting projects, activities, and training over and above that provided through NHS funding.”
If you would like to show your support to The QEH by donating to the charity, please visit our JustGiving page or email Charity@qehkl.nhs.uk for further information.
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