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8 April 2026

We're proud to announce the successful completion of our Baby Loss Appeal, which has raised £100,000 to enhance bereavement facilities within Hull Women and Children’s Hospital. The appeal has funded the full refurbishment of the Bereavement Suite, which supports more than 100 families each year. The newly improved suite provides a peaceful, homely and private environment...

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24 October 2025

https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/wishhnes25The festive season is fast approaching, and the WISHH National Elf Service Appeal is back for 2025, spreading Christmas cheer and bringing smiles to patients across Hull Hospitals.The appeal, run by the WISHH Charity, invites local people, schools, community groups, and businesses to get involved by fundraising or donating to help make this Christmas brighter...

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16 October 2025

The WISHH Charity’s Baby Loss Appeal has now reached an incredible £83,000, following two major fundraising events last month that raised over £10,500 thanks to the dedication of hospital staff and friends.A team of eleven runners proudly represented WISHH at the Great North Run, raising more than £7,800 for the Charity. Meanwhile, eight walkers completed...

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9 September 2025

This weekend, a determined team of eight hospital staff and friends will be taking part in the Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge for WISHH.On Saturday 13th September, the team will embark on a 24-miles, 12-hour trek through the breath-taking scenery of the Yorkshire Dales.  Setting out from Horton-in-Ribblesdale at dawn, the challenge will see them summit...

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5 September 2025

This International Day of Charity, we're focussing on a young man from South Cave whose cancer journey took him to the top of Africa’s highest mountain. Freddie is hoping to inspire other young people diagnosed with the disease.Twenty-seven-year-old Freddie Cole, who works as an Operations Manager at Drewtons, was diagnosed with Stage 4 Burkitts Lymphoma...

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27 August 2025

Having come from a cycling family, Ella Shepherd has decided to cycle the length of the UK from Land’s End to John O-Groats, with a brief stopover in Glasgow, to take part in Sir Chris Hoy’s Tour de 4. Ella’s inspiration is her Dad John, who is living with stage 4 stomach cancer. Ella starts her...

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18 August 2025

Eleven runners are representing the WISHH Charity at this years Great North Run, seeing 60,000 runners take part in what is dubbed as the “World’s Biggest and best” half marathon. Our fantastic team are just one team of seventeen of representing NHS Charities across the United Kingdom involving over 650 runners taking part in this...

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14 August 2025

The WISHH Baby Loss Appeal has raised over £60,000 to date as we strive to reach our £100,000 target to enable us to enhance the bereavement facilities across Hull Women and Children’s Hospital.The appeal will enable WISHH to:Enhance six quiet rooms within the Women and Children’s HospitalRefurbish the bereavement suite enabling families to make precious...

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23 July 2025

The WISHH Charity is proud to announce its #TeamWISHH runners for the 2026 TCS London Marathon! After an overwhelming response to our ballot draw, we are thrilled to introduce our #FantasticFour. Four determined individuals who have each pledged to raise at least £2,500 to support WISHH and the hospital areas close to their hearts.These inspiring...