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Donations to Leeds Hospitals Charity support ground-breaking research study for mums-to-be

The ‘Born and Bred in’ (BaBi) Leeds project will see midwives asking pregnant women in Leeds to consent to become part of BaBi Leeds.
Heart-breaking loss of both mother and newborn daughter inspires woman to raise thousands in their memory.

Despite going through the heartbreak of losing her mum and daughter, Arti was determined to do something to help other families with loved ones in hospital.
Yorkshire man raises funds for local hospital charity to mark a year since hospitalisation with rare disease

To mark a year since being admitted to hospital, Scott decided to join the charity’s Leeds Parks Challenge to thank the staff who cared for him.
Jacqui’s Million funds over £40,000 of improvements at Leeds Cancer Centre during the coronavirus pandemic.

Several projects have been granted funding from “Jacqui’s Million” in the last 12 months, despite difficulties posed by the coronavirus lockdown.

Renowned sculptor to gift life-size Capt Tom to Leeds Hospitals

Renowned sculptor to gift life-size Capt Tom to Leeds Hospitals
Determined teenager raises thousands for hospital who cared for her

To thank the NHS heroes who have cared for her, 13-year-old Lizzie decided to give something back to help other children.
Esther Wakeman Video Blog Episode 4: Adam Glaser

Professor Adam Glaser joins Esther to talk about the ground-breaking research projects taking place at the Children’s Clinical Research Facility at Leeds Children’s Hospital.
Grateful new mum becomes Hospital Hero to support local NHS hospitals

“This hospital has done so much for us and it is so important for me to give back and ensure they continue to being able to deliver to the same great service, experience and care that we’ve received to others.”
Esther Wakeman Video Blog Episode 3: Ram Subramaniam

Esther is joined by Professor Ram Subramaniam, a Consultant Paediatric Urologist at Leeds Children’s Hospital, to talk about crucial surgical equipment your donations have enabled us to fund.
Charitable donations fund revolutionary technology to treat patients with bowel conditions

Thanks to your donations, we purchased an Accuvein Finder for the gastroneterology wards at Leeds Teaching Hospitals.
Family and friends of Leeds woman raise nearly £12,000 in her memory

After Vicky sadly lost her battle with cancer on Christmas Day, James set up a tribute page
Yorkshire woman takes on year-long fitness fundraiser

Lucy wanted to take on an endurance challenge to give something back to her local NHS hospitals.
‘Hospital Hero’ completes 100-mile fundraising challenge in memory of Grandad lost to COVID-19

After her grandad lost his battle with COVID-19, Steph signed up to become a Hospital Hero and raise funds for Leeds Hospitals Charity!
Wellbeing of NHS staff supported thanks to £1million of charity funding

Thanks to your donations and £400,000 in funding from NHS Charities Together, we've provided over £1 million to fund a health and wellbeing programme for NHS staff.