Hospital raises hundreds by bike for babies

STAFF and consultants at Renacres Hospital in Halsall took part in Bike for Babies, a 12-hour stationary bike ride to raise money for their new charity for 2018 – IncuBabies.

The 12-hour ride was one of Renacres first fundraising events of the year for this very rewarding new charity, as well as two raffles including an Easter Raffle which in total raised over £750.

There were two exercise bikes set up in the reception foyer so that patients, staff and visitors could support and encourage the participants – who pedalled a total distance of 627.8km (390 miles) in 12 hours, the equivalent of cycling from London to Edinburgh.

There was also an opportunity to enter the competition to guess the miles and win a bottle of champagne.

IncuBabies, a local charity, os fundraising to build a new extension to the Children’s Intensive Care Unit within the Neonatal Unit at Arrowe Park Hospital on Wirral.

The demand for its services is increasing as it cares for babies from a much wider area than ever before so it needs all the help it can get.

Diana Charnley, the physiotherapy manager and acting ops manager who organised the ride, said: “Thank you to all the staff and consultants that have contributed to this event in raising money for a very worthy cause.”

Jackie Morgan, matron at Arrowe Park, said: “It is amazing what they are doing, Renacres is not on our doorstep but they have the understanding that babies in their community often need the care delivered at Arrowe Park Hospital’s neonatal unit and want to help.

“I’d like to say a heartfelt thank-you to the amazing staff and consultants for raising money and the Renacres patients for their contributions and support.”

Wendy Williams, GP liaison officer at Renacres Hospital who organises the fundraising events and activities, said: “I am pleased to announce we managed to raise £466.57 for our Charity of the Year.

“Renacres Hospital is committed to charitable giving and I am so proud of what we have achieved.”

If you would like to get involved with Renacres fundraising efforts this year, please contact wendy.williams@ramsayhealth.co.uk