Fundraising for our Better Days Appeal has been kicked-off with a donation from the Earl Fitzwilliam Charitable Trust.
The Trust granted us a fantastic £2,000 for our appeal to create a dementia friendly dayroom on the Fitzwilliam Ward at Malton Community Hospital.
The Fitzwilliam Ward, part of Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust, helps patients regain independence after being poorly or having treatment like an operation. The ward also provides compassionate palliative care, ensuring comfort and dignity for those in their final days.
Staff from the ward came up with the idea for the appeal after recognising the lack of space on the ward where patients could spend quality time with loved ones or take part in activities and therapy.
Rachel Laud, Service Manager said, “A new day room will create a welcoming space where patients can connect with their visitors, enjoy a change of environment away from their beds and take part in therapeutic activities. We are looking forward to creating a community of donors that will get behind the appeal and help us make our first steps towards our goal. We hope that the community come out in force for this appeal that could have such a positive impact on anyone that needs our service”
We are looking for ideas for events we can attend and to meet with groups who may consider supporting the appeal with their own events or activities. We are also inviting anyone who wants to support the appeal to take part in a local event to raise funds for the appeal.
The appeal is live on Just Giving and anyone who wants to donate can visit the page to help kick start the fundraising.
Rebecca Wilkin from the estate said “The Fitzwilliam Malton Estate is delighted to be associated with improvements to the Fitzwilliam Ward at Malton Hospital through a grant from the Earl Fitzwilliam Charitable Trust. Helping to ensure that local residents benefit from modern healthcare facilities very much fits with the Fitzwilliam Malton Estate’s aspirations for the town.”
To launch the appeal, nurses and healthcare workers from the ward have starred in a short film talking about what the appeal means to them.
Anita Green, Health Stars Charity Manager said, “We are thrilled to launch the Better Days Appeal and hope to hear from the community with ideas for how they can get involved. Every donation, no matter the size, will help us enhance the hospital experience for patients, families, and staff.”
