CDDFTCharity

Your local NHS Charity enhancing patient care across County Durham & Darlington hospitals & communities. Thank you for your support.

Fundraise for us, donate or perhaps even volunteer - contact us [email protected] or call 01325 743781 You'll help raise funds to enhance patient care across our hospitals and local communities.

28/08/2026

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ The Great North Run is almost here! 💚

The big day is getting closer! 🎉

If you're out training this weekend, have a great run and enjoy those final miles. Once this weekend is done, it's time to start stepping down the training and getting ready for race day! 🏅

Remember to listen to your body, stay hydrated and give yourself plenty of time to rest and recover.

You've put in the miles, you've done the hard work – now it's nearly time to enjoy the experience! 🙌

Good luck everyone and we'll see you on the start line! 💚

25/08/2026

💚 NEARLY £20,000 RAISED! 💚

A huge well done and thank you to these amazing lads who took on an incredible challenge – running 100 miles in just one day, visiting all of our hospitals along the way! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️

Their determination, fundraising and effort have helped raise almost £20,000 an absolutely fantastic achievement! 🎉

We are super grateful to the lads and everyone who supported their challenge and helped them reach this amazing total.

100 miles. One day. Nearly £20,000. Wow 👏💚

14/08/2026

☀️🏃‍♀️ Training this weekend? Take it easy! 🏃‍♂️☀️

It’s going to be a hot one, so if you're out training for the Great North Run, remember to look after yourself!

💧 Take plenty of water
🌅 Try to run during the cooler parts of the day
🐢 Slow your pace and take it easy
🚶‍♀️ Don't be afraid to walk or take a break
❤️ Most importantly, listen to your body

There’s no need to push yourself in the heat – your health and wellbeing come first!

Stay safe, stay hydrated and enjoy your training, ! 💚

10/08/2026

This is amazing! Thank you Red Sky

08/08/2026

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Just 5 Weeks to Go! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

The countdown is on – there's just five weeks to go until the Great North Run! 🎉

A huge well done to all of our runners who have been putting in the miles, whatever the weather. Your dedication, determination and fundraising efforts are helping us make a real difference for patients, families and staff across our hospitals and community services.

Keep up the fantastic work, remember to stay hydrated, listen to your body and enjoy the journey. The finish line is getting closer!

💚 Thank you for being part of – we'll be cheering you on every step of the way!

31/07/2026

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Great North Run Training Weekend! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Good luck to everyone training this weekend for the Great North Run! Every mile you complete brings you one step closer to the finish line and helps raise vital funds for our charity.

Remember:
Take plenty of water with you.
It's absolutely okay to walk if you need to – listen to your body.
Most importantly, enjoy your training and be proud of every step!

Thank you for taking on this incredible challenge to support patients, families and staff across our hospitals and community services. We can't wait to cheer you on in September!

Post your training pics as well

24/07/2026

🚶‍♂️💚 250 Miles in Memory of an Amazing Mam 💚🚶‍♂️

A huge good luck to Carl Stead, who is taking on an incredible challenge by walking 250 miles in loving memory of his mam, who sadly passed away in May.

Carl is completing his journey to honour her memory while raising vital funds to support our charity, helping enhance the care and experience of patients and their families across our hospitals and community services.

Please join us in wishing Carl the very best of luck with every mile of his journey. If you're able to support his fundraising, every donation will make a real difference.

Check out his fundraising page iin the comments 💚

29/06/2026

As Pride month comes to an end we thought we would leave you with this fabulous woman!

26/06/2026

💚 A Huge Thank You to Helping Hands! 💚

We are incredibly grateful to the Helping Hands Group for their wonderful donation of 50 sets of pyjamas for our Paediatric Outpatients Departments.

Thank you for your continued generosity and support. Your donations make a real difference to our young patients and their families. 🌟

24/06/2026

💚 A massive well done and thank you to Willow Burn Hospice! 💚

We're delighted to celebrate the opening of the Tea Hatch at Shotley Bridge Hospital, thanks to the fantastic team and volunteers from Willow Burn Hospice.

The Tea Hatch is already proving to be a welcome addition to the hospital, offering hot drinks, snacks and a friendly face for patients, visitors and staff.

A huge thank you to everyone involved in making this happen. Your dedication and support are helping to create a warmer, more welcoming environment for our hospital community. ☕✨

Address

Executive Corridor, Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
DL36

Telephone

+441325743781

Website

https://www.cddftcharity.co.uk/

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