INTERNATIONAL DAY OF CHARITY: CELEBRATING OUR FAB FUNDRAISERS

          

Today is #InternationalDayOfCharity but every day we are blown away by the dedication of individuals and organisations in the North East who lend their time and expertise to raise money to support the work we do here at Tiny Lives. From plant sales to Tough Mudder challenges and FUNdraising weeks, the creativity of our supporters never ceases to amaze us.

Rachel Hardwick, Fundraising and Engagement Manager at Tiny Lives said, “Every penny that our amazing fundraisers donate goes towards supporting premature and poorly babies and their families from the moment they are admitted to the ward all the way through to post-discharge support. We’re always blown away by the creativity and time that our supporters put into their fundraising activities and love seeing pics of everyone’s achievements.”

Here are just some of the amazing people who have been fundraising recently…

Winn Group – Tough Mudder 2024

13 members of the Winn Group team took on Tough Mudder this summer in aid of Tiny Lives. Winn Group has chosen Tiny Lives as its charity of the year, and as part of that, they took on the notoriously difficult Yorkshire course together, raising an amazing £3094 for neonatal families here in the region. Ross Jackson, Winn Group CSR Team Member said, “It’s great to announce our chosen charity for the current financial year. Tiny Lives does incredible work in the toughest times for families dealing with a difficult start to life for a little one. “We’re kicking off our fundraising for the cause by taking on the entertainment sponsorship for their charity ball later in the year, as well as entering a team in the Tough Mudder event this summer. Credit to our colleagues who took part. I certainly wouldn’t fancy some of those obstacles, but never mind the 10-mile run-in-between! “This is the first of several events across the year that we will deliver to our staff as they fundraise for this worthy cause.”

Jackie Pucci and Hylton Castle Working Men’s Club

Jackie and everyone at Hylton Castle Working Men’s Club raised an incredible £12,837 for Tiny Lives through their fundraising efforts.  Jackie’s granddaughter, Mia, spent time on the unit when she was born, and we were thrilled to receive the cheque from Mia and her younger brother Theo. Their dedication and commitment has made a big difference to babies and families spending time on Ward 35.

Tom, Grace, and the Gosforth Allotment Crew

Tom, Grace, and the Gosforth Allotment Crew raised over £1000 to support premature and sick babies and their families by kindly growing and selling delicious veg on the allotment. The group has supported Tiny Lives for over five years now and we also want to say thank you to Plants Plus who donated a range of plants to sell on the stand too!

Richard Coats Primary School

Richard Coats Primary School chose Tiny Lives as their charity of the week and the whole school got involved with activities throughout the week to raise funds to support our work! Our Louise went to speak at the school assembly at the start of the week to share more information about everything we do to support babies and parents spending time on the neonatal unit. They raised an amazing £727 for Tiny Lives and we couldn’t be more grateful.

If you have a fundraising idea for Tiny Lives we would love to hear from you! Contact louise@tinylives.org.uk or call 0191 230 2112.