New Walk and Picnic gets underway for our hospital!
Young children and toddlers are set to take on their greatest challenge yet, going on a walk, with a picnic along the way and a Theo Bear at the finish to help build a new Emergency Department at Sheffield Children’s Hospital.
The Children’s Hospital Charity are calling on families, nurseries and toddler groups from across the region to get involved. One of the first to sign up was Wingerworth Tots and Toddler group in Chesterfield motivated by the care playgroup member, two-year-old Alfie received at the hospital.
Alfie was diagnosed with severe Haemophilia back in January 2018. He hit his head on a doorframe which caused the family to take him to their GP. After the bump continued to get worse, a night-time nosebleed prompted them to take him to Chesterfield Hospital.
A few days later, a follow-up appointment at Sheffield Children’s Hospital revealed that Alfie had severe Haemophilia, despite the family having no prior history of the condition.
Mum Nicola explains: “Alfie always bruised very easily and we’ve had several trips to the doctors with various bumps. It was a total shock. The last year has been a rollercoaster to say the least.”
Alfie needed infusions every other day at Sheffield Children’s Hospital to help replace the clotting factor in the blood that is missing or low in those affected by haemophilia. He also then needed immune intolerance therapy, which required daily high-dose injections at the hospital.
The family now visit Sheffield Children’s Hospital every three months for blood tests and consultations, with injections at home now part of his daily routine.
“The care we have received and still do receive is outstanding. There’s lots of information to take in and this has been gradually explained to us. The staff have been a rock for us. They’re always on the other end of the phone, and they’ve even been to our house to give us a break from travelling” Nicola continued.
To say thank you, Alfie’s playgroup, Wingerworth Toddlers and Tots, have signed up to The Children’s Hospital Charity’s new event, a sponsored walk and picnic. There are no set rules on the challenge; it can be any length, inside or outside, nearby or far away.
Once registered, participants will receive a free fundraising pack which includes a handy guide, sponsorship forms, stickers and even a tasty picnic recipe!
Children who raise £1 will get a special Theo badge, those that raise £30 receive their own Theo bear and events which raise over £150 go into a draw to win a visit from Theo Bear himself with lots of goodies from The Children’s Hospital Charity.
Register here today to receive your free fundraising pack.