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Southampton race success
We want to say a massive well done to all of our 270 runners who took part in the fifth annual ABP Southampton races. Whether you took part in the marathon, half marathon, 10k or fun run, you are all superstars to us! A special shout out to some of our runners…...
Surprise Transformers visit to children’s hospital
Optimus Prime and fellow Autobot BumbleBee from the hit franchise Transformers made a surprise visit to Southampton Children’s Hospital today (Thursday 2 May). The spectacular truck, the character’s incarnation before he transforms into a giant robot, was a hit as...
Saints squad make annual visit
Players from Southampton Football Club made their annual visit to meet patients and staff at Southampton General Hospital on Wednesday (17 April). The event, organised by Saints Foundation in partnership with Southampton Hospital Charity, saw the Premier League stars...
Eastleigh Football Club supports local children’s hospital
This Easter, Eastleigh Football Club players, management, staff and fans have clubbed together to donate £500 to Southampton Children’s Hospital Charity. Kat Blake from Eastleigh Football Club, said: “There is never a good time to be in hospital and we hope that our...
Hospital trust’s women’s and maternity care rated among best in the world
Women’s and maternity care at Southampton’s university hospitals has been rated among the best in the world. The Princess Anne Hospital was named in a list of 129 top specialist care centres globally by US news magazine and website Newsweek. In addition, Southampton...
Soldier runs epic double marathon
Six soldiers are running a gruelling 52.4 mile double marathon from the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst to University Hospital Southampton. The army officer cadets are carrying out the run on Friday 29th March to raise funds for robbiesrally, part of Southampton...
£12,000 donation from Southern Co-Op
Southampton colleagues have raised £12,000 for a children’s charity “close to their hearts.” Co-operative retail store staff have been fundraising for Southampton Children’s Hospital Charity since last year. They have run many events including cake sales, funding...
Charity provides free Wifi streaming for University Hospital Southampton
New Wifi has been put in place across University Hospital Southampton (UHS) that allows patients and visitors to stream video and audio for free, thanks to funding by Southampton Hospital Charity. The service allows people to keep in touch with family and friends via...
Southampton Children’s Hospital becomes first to offer Duke of Edinburgh Award to patients
Southampton Children’s Hospital has become the first in the country to offer young patients the opportunity to obtain the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) as they transition to adult services. The award, which was created by Prince Philip in 1956, recognises teenagers...
VW Santa run to Southampton Children’s Hospital
More than 100 Volkswagen vehicles arrived at Southampton Children’s Hospital for their sixth annual VW Santa Run on Sunday (2 December). The event had both classic and custom VWs participating in the Santa Run; from split-screens, Beetles, buggies, Golf’s and caddies...
£2 million raised for our children’s emergency and trauma department
The appeal to fund a new state of the art children’s emergency and trauma department at University Hospital Southampton has reached its target. The appeal, which aimed to raise £2 million, was set up by Southampton Hospital Charity in partnership with The Murray...
A little update from the major gifts team
A big hello from the Major Gifts team! Myself and Jeneen are the team who oversees the Children’s Emergency and Trauma Department appeal. It’s really exciting to be writing a blog to update you all on how the appeal is going and what your brilliant support is...
Christmas gifts for patients December 2018
Thank you for your interest in supporting University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust this Christmas. The best gift you can give to the hospital this Christmas is a donation. We rely on charitable donations to enhance the support, care and treatment of...
Young patients celebrate everyday heroes
Young patients at Southampton Children’s Hospital are set to celebrate their ‘everyday heroes’ during a fun-filled week of activities from today (Monday 8 October). Whether it is mum or dad, a brother or sister, a teacher or their favourite member of staff, patients...
TV historian backs children’s emergency department appeal
TV historian Dan Snow has backed the fundraising appeal for a new emergency and trauma department at Southampton Children’s Hospital. The BBC presenter, who has a history slot on The One Show and his own digital history channel Dan Snow’s History Hit, is set to donate...
Children’s hospital expands pioneering tumour rehab service
Southampton Children's Hospital has expanded its pioneering outpatient rehabilitation service for young brain and spinal tumour patients. The team now includes a clinical psychologist and assistant psychologist who will work alongside physiotherapist Kate Gatehouse...
Voice star Donel to become Southampton Children’s Hospital ambassador
Teen singing sensation Donel Mangena is set to become an ambassador for Southampton Children’s Hospital. The city-based 16-year-old, who was runner-up in The Voice UK 2018, will be unveiled at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust’s open day on...
Get your Will written for FREE this September
Throughout September, Southampton Hospital Charity and Southampton Children's Hospital Charity are inviting supporters to have their Will professionally written or updated in exchange for a small donation to the charity. The donation will buy you the time to sit and...
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