MY Hospitals Charity

26/10/2026

Recently, we met with one of our amazing partners, Wakefield Trinity Community Foundation, to discuss our upcoming fundraising appeal (keep your eyes peeled 👀).

During the visit, our Fundraising Manager Brad and our very own mascot Hari had the fantastic opportunity to grab a photo with their Super League trophy! 📸

Wakefield Trinity made history by becoming Super League champions for the first time, securing a memorable 23–10 victory over Warrington Wolves in the Grand Final at Old Trafford. 🏆

A huge congratulations to everyone at Wakefield Trinity on this incredible achievement! 👏

We’re proud to work alongside such an amazing partner and can’t wait to share more about our upcoming appeal. Watch this space! 👀💜

22/10/2026

💜 Following on from yesterday’s amazing Ward 5 & 6 fundraiser spotlight. Matt took on the incredible challenge of Leeds Endure 24 in support of patients on Wards 5 & 6 at Dewsbury District Hospital.

Back in July, Matt spent 24 hours running to raise funds for a specialist therapy bike that will help stroke and neurological patients with their rehabilitation and recovery.

Taking on such a demanding challenge is not easy, and we're incredibly grateful for Matt's determination and support.

Yesterday, we celebrated Matt’s success with a cheque presentation. Matt raised a fantastic £1806.25 which is an amazing achievement. 💜

Well done Matt & a massive thank you!

20/10/2026

💜 During the month of June, the incredible staff, patients and supporters of Wards 5 & 6 at Dewsbury Hospital came together to take on a 150 Miles Challenge.

From 1st June to 1st July, participants collectively cycled 150 miles on the ward's therapy bike, with both staff and patients contributing miles during rehabilitation sessions and throughout their time on the ward.

The challenge symbolically took the team on a journey from Dewsbury Hospital to Whitby, passing through some of Yorkshire’s most iconic locations along the way.

Today, we celebrated the team’s success with a cheque presentation raising an amazing £10,332.38.

A huge thank you to everyone who got involved and helped make the challenge such a success.💜

16/10/2026

🖍️ Can you help?

We're looking for donations of colouring pens, pencils and crayons for children staying in our hospitals.

These simple items can help brighten a young patient's day and provide a welcome distraction during treatment.

If you'd like to donate, please drop by our Charity Hub in Pinderfields Hospital Atrium between 9am - 4pm Monday to Friday. If dropping off out of these hours please leave the donation with the guides desk with your full name and address so we can send you a letter of thanks.💜

💜 Thank you for your support.💜

16/10/2026

💙 Medical ID Now Available at Dewsbury Hospital💙

We’re delighted to announce that Medical ID is now available at both the Ridings Café and Brontë Café at Dewsbury Hospital! 🏥

With every sale, 15% will be donated to MY Hospitals Charity, helping to support the amazing work they do. 💙

A huge thank you to Rebecca for her fantastic installation and continued support for the charity. Your contribution is truly appreciated! 👏

Thank you to everyone who supports this wonderful initiative. Every purchase makes a difference! 💙

15/10/2026

This weekend, Aaron is taking on the epic Yorkshire Marathon in memory of his best friend, Mathew Nutter.

Mathew sadly passed away in January 2022 from a rare blood cancer. Since then, his incredible family and friends have raised over £65,000 in his memory through sports tournaments, race nights, community events and fundraising challenges, helping to support the Haematology Department at Pinderfields Hospital.

Hear from Aaron on why he's taking on this challenge:

"I've always wanted to contribute to the amazing efforts of Nutter's family and friends in raising money for the Haematology Department at Pinderfields Hospital. My best mate Nutt was sadly taken from us when we were 24. He was the kindest, most loving soul anyone could ever meet. It's important to me that we give back to those who cared for him in his time of need.

For those that know me well, this will be an incredibly hard challenge for me. However, with Nutter in the back of my mind, I know this is something I can absolutely lock in for."

Please join us in wishing Aaron the very best of luck and, if you'd like to support him, donate here:

https://www.justgiving.com/page/aaron-milliner-1

YOU'VE GOT THIS, AARON! 🏃‍♂️💜

13/10/2026

🏥💜 MY Hospitals Charity is proud to have funded this fantastic initiative at Pinderfields Emergency Department, helping make the patient experience more accessible, inclusive and supportive for everyone.

We’re delighted to support projects that make a real difference to patients and help ensure everyone can access the care they need in a way that works for them.

A big thank you to everyone involved in making this pilot possible!💜🏥

If you would like to support us in funding more innovative projects like this find out more on our website below -

https://www.myhospitalscharity.org

🏥 If you are attending our Emergency Department (ED) and are deaf, hard of hearing, neurodivergent, or find it difficult to hear your name being called, you can now request a pager from the reception team in Pinderfields Emergency Department.

The pager will discreetly alert you when it is time for triage or treatment, helping to ensure you don't miss being called while you wait.

You can ask for a pager when you arrive at the Emergency Department reception and return it before you leave. If you are admitted, please hand your pager to the member of staff caring for you.

This pilot forms part of our commitment to making our services more accessible and inclusive for everyone, with Pinderfields being chosen as the first site for this pilot due to the high number of patients who use the department and following feedback from our local communities.

If the pilot is successful, we hope to introduce the pager service at Dewsbury and District Hospital Emergency Department and Pontefract Urgent Treatment Centre in the future. 🩵💚

Thank you to MY Hospitals Charity for making this possible.

12/10/2026

🍎Team Gaffney🍎

Last week, our Fundraising Officer, Sam, had the pleasure of visiting Westmoor Primary School in Dewsbury to talk about how their very own House Gaffney could get involved in fundraising for Dewsbury Hospital.

It was a real honour to meet the amazing students and staff and see just how engaged and enthusiastic everyone was during the presentation.

We loved hearing their fantastic ideas and exploring how we could work together to make a difference to our hospital.

We’re so excited to see what we can achieve together.

Keep your eyes peeled to see what we get up to with House Gaffney.

Thank you for having us 💜🩷

10/10/2026

💛 Volunteer Story 💛

Meet Mohammed, one of our volunteer guides at Dewsbury Hospital.

As part of our Dewsbury 150 celebrations, Mohammed shares his story and what volunteering means to him. From welcoming patients and visitors, to helping people find their way around the hospital, volunteers like Mohammed make a difference to our Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust every day.

Hear Mohammed's story.

09/10/2026

🧸Hari's Cart: taking comfort to the bedside🧸

Not every child in hospital can make it to the playroom. Some are too unwell, some are anxious about leaving their bed space, and others may need to remain in isolation.

That's why Hari's Cart was created.

Stocked with games, toys, fidget items and creative activities, the cart brings play, comfort and choice directly to young patients across our children's areas. Supported by generous public donations and items gifted through the Charity's Amazon Wish List, volunteers take the cart to the bedside, giving children the opportunity to choose something for themselves.

Sometimes the item a child chooses is small, but the difference it makes can be huge. Whether it's a distraction before a procedure, something to brighten a long day, or simply a reason to smile, Hari's Cart helps make hospital feel a little less daunting.

💜 "Hari's Cart contributes to a more positive, less isolating hospital experience."
Cat Breadmore, Fundraising and Impact Officer

Thank you to everyone who has supported this project and helped bring comfort, choice and moments of normality to children during their hospital stay.


Would you like to help keep Hari's Cart stocked? You can donate or purchase items from our Amazon Wish List.

https://www.myhospitalscharity.org/haris-cart