VIKINGS IN THE COMMUNITY Vikings visit to mark 70th year of the NHS
WIDNES Vikings first teamer Ryan Ince visited Halton Hospital on Wednesday, July 4, to join in with the 70th anniversary celebrations of the NHS and help to raise funds for Warrington Hospital’s Children’s Ward.
Ince was a special guest at the 1940s inspired teaparty which took place in the hospital’s George Lloyd restaurant with staff, volunteers and patients in attendance.
He also toured the hospital, meeting patients and helping to raise funds for the Warrington And Halton Hospitals’ Charity and their Children’s Ward Appeal.
The winger stopped by Runcorn Urgent Care Centre, a huge focus of the Beat The Scrum campaign, where he met the staff and thanked them for their tireless hard work.
The Beat The Scrum campaign aims to encourage people to avoid A&E for situations that are not serious or life threatening, by instead choosing walk-in centres, urgent care ser- vices, or pharmacies.
Find out how to choose the correct NHS options at www.beatthescrum.com
Ince says: “It was an honour to be invited to be a part of the NHS’ 70th anniversary celebrations at Halton Hospital.
“I really enjoyed my afternoon there and it was great to meet the staff, volunteers and patients during my visit.
“It’s always impressive to see how much hard work goes into making the NHS the great organisation that it is.
“As a team we are all proud to back Beat The Scrum. I was grateful to have the opportunity to meet the team that deliver a fantastic service at the Runcorn Urgent Care Centre, and to hear such great feedback on the campaign.”
A special fundraising collection will take place at Widnes Vikings’ Super League fixture with Castleford Tigers on Sunday, July 29, raising money for an outdoor play area for children being cared for at Warrington Hospital. ●