Great Start in Life Foundation

13/05/2026

Support our 0-19 colleagues who are taking part in the Great Start in Life Commonwealth Challenge! 🌎

Together, the teams will take on a virtual challenge to 'walk the globe', visiting all 74 countries and territories in the Commonwealth. Every step aims to improve staff health and wellbeing.

Donate to support them here: https://www.hhcc.co.uk/support/campaigns-appeals/the-great-start-in-life-foundations-commonwealth-challenge/

12/05/2026

On International Nurses Day, we would like to extend our sincere thanks to all of our colleagues across our 0-19(25) Services and Public Health Nursing teams.🌈

Every day, you make a meaningful difference to the lives of babies, children, young people, and families across our communities. Your compassion, professionalism, expertise, and commitment are at the heart of the support we provide, often during some of the most important and challenging moments in people’s lives.

As a small token of appreciation, please take a moment to view this special film created by our Great Start in Life Young Advisors and Little People, who wanted to say thank you and recognise the positive impact you have had on them and their families. We would also like to extend our thanks to everyone involved in creating the film and helping to share these important messages of appreciation. Watch it here:

International Nurses Day - 2026

05/05/2026

In September 2026, Will is taking on the iconic Great North Run to support the Great Start in Life Foundation!🌈

Every mile that Will runs helps give children, young people and families get the best possible start in life, and Wills commitment to making a difference is truly inspiring.
You can support him here: https://www.hhcc.co.uk/support/campaigns-appeals/wills-great-north-run-2026/

03/05/2026

Completing a half marathon before she turns 45 has been a personal goal for Suse for many years. Through her joy of running, and dedication to support her local NHS, she is taking on the 45th Great North Run in 2026 to raise funds for the Great Start in Life Foundation.

Every donation will support children, young people and their families across the North of England and Yorkshire. Support Suse here: https://www.hhcc.co.uk/support/campaigns-appeals/suse-great-north-run-2026/

01/05/2026

Lucinda and David have admired the Great North Run ever since living in Newcastle and watching thousands of runners cross the Tyne Bridge. Now it's time for them to take on this challenge together! 👫🧡

They're running the Great North Run in 2026 in aid of The Great Start in Life Foundation, where every donation will support children, young people and their families across the North and Yorkshire.

You can help make their journey even more memorable by donating: https://www.hhcc.co.uk/support/campaigns-appeals/lucinda-and-davids-great-north-run-2026/

29/04/2026

Fundraising is a meaningful way for Josh to give back to his local NHS. That's why he's chosen to support the Great Start in Life Foundation (GSIL) by running the Great North Run in September 2026!

GSIL helps to strengthen the Health Visitor and School Nursing 0–19 service, ensuring all children, young people and their families who access these services, have a Great Start in Life. 🌈

Support Josh here: https://www.hhcc.co.uk/support/campaigns-appeals/josh-great-north-run-2026/

27/04/2026

The Great Start in Life Foundation is delighted that Jake chose to support us in running the 45th Great North Run in 2026! 🏃‍♂️

Jakes support will help raise vital funds that directly supports children, young people, and their families across the North of England and Yorkshire. You can help him reach his target here: https://www.hhcc.co.uk/support/campaigns-appeals/jake-great-north-run-2026/

25/04/2026

Clare is taking on her first Great North Run in 2026 raising vital funds for the Acute Medical Unit where she has worked for the past 13 years!💙

Support Clare in her Marathon journey by helping her fundraise here: https://www.hhcc.co.uk/support/campaigns-appeals/clare-great-north-run-2026/. Every penny donated makes a difference!

23/04/2026

This year, Mel is taking on the Great North Run in support of the Palliative Care and End of Life Team. This incredible team provides comfort, compassion, and dignity to patients and families when they need it most at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust. 🏃‍♀🧡

Please help us support Mel by cheering her on and helping her fundraise! https://www.hhcc.co.uk/support/campaigns-appeals/mel-great-north-run/

21/04/2026

In 2026, Alana will be taking on the iconic Great North Run to support the Great Start in Life Foundation (GSIL)!🌈

Every mile that Alana runs helps give children, young people and families get the best possible start in life, and Alana’s commitment to making a difference is truly inspiring.

You can support her here: https://www.hhcc.co.uk/support/campaigns-appeals/alana-great-north-run-2026-children/