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  • Terminally ill Jacqui raises awareness of sun dangers for Skin Cancer Awareness Month

    Terminally ill Jacqui raises awareness of sun dangers for Skin Cancer Awareness Month

    Cancer patient Jacqui has raised over £300k for Leeds Hospitals Charity to support staff and patients at Leeds Cancer Centre. Read more

  • Ian's Snowdon challenge raises thousands to support people living with MND

    Ian's Snowdon challenge raises thousands to support people living with MND

    “The Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease is very important to us as a family. We’re passionate about supporting other families going through this difficult disease." Read more

  • Tamsin's Story - Skin Cancer Appeal

    Tamsin's Story - Skin Cancer Appeal

    “You can help melanoma patients like me by funding an ultrasound scanner." Read more

  • Run for Rob at the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon 2023!

    Run for Rob at the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon 2023!

    Get your guaranteed charity place and help raise funds for our Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease Appeal. Read more

  • Terminally ill Jacqui raises awareness of sun dangers for Skin Cancer Awareness Month
  • Ian's Snowdon challenge raises thousands to support people living with MND
  • Tamsin's Story - Skin Cancer Appeal
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Theo's Story: 100 Days Challenge

Theo's Story: 100 Days Challenge

The Bowens family are all getting on their bikes support Theo as he hopes to complete 100 laps of his street on his tandem trike this June! Read more

Published: 26th May, 2022

Author: Joanna Parker

Leeds Hospitals Charity launches new trail with Bear sculptures set to take over Leeds

Leeds Hospitals Charity launches new trail with Bear sculptures set to take over Leeds

In June 2023, more than 50 giant Bear sculptures will hide in plain sight on the streets and in the parks of Leeds, raising funds for Leeds Children's Hospital! Read more

Published: 25th May, 2022

Author: Joanna Parker

Our door-to-door fundraisers: An Update

Our door-to-door fundraisers: An Update

We have recently been made aware of people working in West Yorkshire posing as fundraisers from Leeds Hospitals Charity. Read more

Published: 19th May, 2022

Author: Andy Roberts

James's Story: Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon

James's Story: Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon

“During my years as a GP, MND was a ‘hidden disease’ and I was always aware that there was very little we could offer to MND sufferers and their families. Sadly, although awareness has improved the outlook hasn’t as yet." Read more

Published: 14th May, 2022

Author: Joanna Parker

Charity funding supports Gender Identity Development Service at Leeds Children's Hospital

Charity funding supports Gender Identity Development Service at Leeds Children's Hospital

"It’s enabled me to provide much needed support in a highly emotional setting and provide safe spaces for exercise and social activity." Read more

Published: 13th May, 2022

Author: Joanna Parker

International Nurses Day: how your donations help nurses like Lejla

International Nurses Day: how your donations help nurses like Lejla

“We are so lucky to have such committed fundraising and donations by our patients, families and friends. The funds raised and donated help some of the sickest children in the region." Read more

Published: 12th May, 2022

Author: Joanna Parker

International Nurses Day: Claire Lang

International Nurses Day: Claire Lang

Claire Lang is a Clinical Nurse Specialist at the Leeds Motor Neurone Disease Centre and has been supporting our Rob Burrow Centre for MND appeal since it launched in September. Read more

Published: 12th May, 2022

Author: Joanna Parker

Terminally ill Jacqui raises awareness of sun dangers for Skin Cancer Awareness Month

Terminally ill Jacqui raises awareness of sun dangers for Skin Cancer Awareness Month

Cancer patient Jacqui has raised over £300k for Leeds Hospitals Charity to support staff and patients at Leeds Cancer Centre. Read more

Published: 11th May, 2022

Author: Joanna Parker

Ian's Snowdon challenge raises thousands to support people living with MND

Ian's Snowdon challenge raises thousands to support people living with MND

“The Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease is very important to us as a family. We’re passionate about supporting other families going through this difficult disease." Read more

Published: 11th May, 2022

Updated: 12th May, 2022

Author: Joanna Parker

Otis's Story: 100 Days Challenge

Otis's Story: 100 Days Challenge

To fundraise ahead of the British Transplant Games, 4-year-old Otis is taking part in the 100 Days Challenge and hopes to complete 100 laps on his bike! Read more

Published: 6th May, 2022

Author: Joanna Parker

International Day of the Midwife: how your donations help midwives like Julia

International Day of the Midwife: how your donations help midwives like Julia

Thanks to your donations, we’ve funded new ultrasound couches for the unit, to help pregnant women feel more comfortable during their examinations. Read more

Published: 5th May, 2022

Author: Joanna Parker

International Day of the Midwife: how your donations help midwives like Louise

International Day of the Midwife: how your donations help midwives like Louise

"I always say, ‘a happy midwife makes a happy mum’ and support from Leeds Hospitals Charity really does help us improve the hospital experience.” Read more

Published: 5th May, 2022

Author: Joanna Parker

Tamsin's Story - Skin Cancer Appeal

Tamsin's Story - Skin Cancer Appeal

“You can help melanoma patients like me by funding an ultrasound scanner." Read more

Published: 1st May, 2022

Updated: 6th May, 2022

Author: Andy Roberts

Darren's Story: Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon

Darren's Story: Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon

"It will be tough but it’s nothing compared to what Rob and his family have been through, my mum is battling cancer at the moment too so I want to do it for her as well." Read more

Published: 29th April, 2022

Author: Joanna Parker

Leeds Children's Transplant Team launch 100 days fundraising challenge!

Leeds Children's Transplant Team launch 100 days fundraising challenge!

The Leeds Children's Transplant Team, have launched a fundraising challenge, asking participants to raise funds by doing 100 things in 100 days before the British Transplant Games. Read more

Published: 19th April, 2022

Updated: 26th April, 2022

Author: Joanna Parker

Katie's Story

Katie's Story

"Thanks to medical research I, quite literally, have my life back. I want that for everyone with cystic fibrosis." Read more

Published: 14th April, 2022

Updated: 15th April, 2022

Author: Joanna Parker

Run for Rob at the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon 2023!

Run for Rob at the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon 2023!

Get your guaranteed charity place and help raise funds for our Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease Appeal. Read more

Published: 11th April, 2022

Author: Joanna Parker

Rob Burrow receives MBE for services to rugby and Motor Neurone Disease

Rob Burrow receives MBE for services to rugby and Motor Neurone Disease

"It is my honour and privilege to accept this award on behalf of all the MND community.” Read more

Published: 5th April, 2022

Author: Andy Roberts

MRI entertainment system helps distract young patients

MRI entertainment system helps distract young patients

“The TV really helped distract Freddie from his MRI procedure, and it makes the whole room feel a lot more child-friendly and less clinical.” Read more

Published: 5th April, 2022

Updated: 15th April, 2022

Author: Joanna Parker

Jack's Story

Jack's Story

10-year-old Jack has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a severe and progressive muscle-wasting disease. With a gift in your Will to Leeds Hospitals Charity, you can help keep hope alive for families like Jack’s. Read more

Published: 4th April, 2022

Updated: 15th April, 2022

Author: Joanna Parker

Lowell comedy charity event raises £15k for Leeds Hospitals Charity

Lowell comedy charity event raises £15k for Leeds Hospitals Charity

The packed-out event featured some of the UK’s top comedians including Ivo Graham and Rosie Jones. Read more

Published: 1st April, 2022

Author: Andy Roberts

Ian and Rachael Flatt: Our journey with MND

Ian and Rachael Flatt: Our journey with MND

Rachael and Ian speak about the impact MND has had on their lives, why we need a new centre in Leeds, and the difference this would make to families like theirs. Read more

Published: 31st March, 2022

Updated: 6th May, 2022

Author: Joanna Parker

Celebrities keep dancing for Rob Burrow at Strictly Ball Fundraiser

Celebrities keep dancing for Rob Burrow at Strictly Ball Fundraiser

The Burrow Strictly Ball was the idea of the Rugby League legend’s sisters, Joanne Hartshorne and Claire Burnett. Read more

Published: 24th March, 2022

Author: Andy Roberts

Funding Crucial Research into Epilepsy

Funding Crucial Research into Epilepsy

Dr Melissa Maguire describes the impact of your donations on epilepsy research. Read more

Published: 22nd March, 2022

Updated: 20th April, 2022

Author: Andy Roberts

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  • Theo's Story: 100 Days Challenge

    Theo's Story: 100 Days Challenge

    The Bowens family are all getting on their bikes support Theo as he hopes to complete 100 laps of his street on his tandem trike this June!

  • Leeds Bear Hunt

    Leeds Bear Hunt

    Leeds Hospitals Charity is working with creative producers Wild in Art to present a large-scale public art trail set to splosh its way across Leeds in summer 2023!

  • Leeds Hospitals Charity launches new trail with Bear sculptures set to take over Leeds

    Leeds Hospitals Charity launches new trail with Bear sculptures set to take over Leeds

    In June 2023, more than 50 giant Bear sculptures will hide in plain sight on the streets and in the parks of Leeds, raising funds for Leeds Children's Hospital!

  • Memory Path

    Our Memory Path is a beautiful walkway that winds through the landscaped lawn outside the Workhouse Chapel at St James's.

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  • Rob Burrow Centre for MND Appeal

    Rob Burrow Centre for MND Appeal

    Help us raise £5 million to build a specialist Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Care Centre in Leeds.

  • Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon

    Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon

    The Leeds Marathon is back after 20 years and is being renamed the ‘Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon’ in honour of rugby league legend and MND campaigner Rob Burrow MBE

  • The People's Woodland

    The People's Woodland

    in partnership with Leeds City Council, we are creating a fantastic new greenspace for the people of Leeds to enjoy.

  • Who We Are

    Who We Are

    We provide support for eight areas which include Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds Children’s Hospital, Leeds Cancer Centre, St James’s University Hospital, Chapel Allerton Hospital, Seacroft Hospital, Wharfdale Hospital and Leeds Dental Institute.

  • Leeds Hospitals Charity Lottery

    Leeds Hospitals Charity Lottery

    There’s 7 prizes to win every single week, with all other funds used to support hospitals in Leeds.

  • Standard Funding Application

    Standard Funding Application

    Application form for all non-research projects

  • Sponsor the Sparkle

    Sponsor the Sparkle

    Thank you for making our hospitals SPARKLE this Christmas!

  • Applying for Standard Funding

    Applying for Standard Funding

    We work closely with Leeds Teaching Hospitals to ensure funding is awarded to projects that will have the most impact on patient care and wellbeing, making best use of charitable donations.

  • Yorkshire Three Peaks

    Yorkshire Three Peaks

    Take on Yorkshire's three highest peaks and support our NHS Heroes!

  • Total Warrior

    Total Warrior

    Now going into its 11th year - join the muddy fun and support our NHS Heroes!

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