Our Hospitals Charity - James Cook, Friarage & Community Hospitals

04/08/2025

We would like to say huge thank you to Sean Alderson, who raised an incredible £2,583.22 for the Motor Neurone Disease Fund at Our Hospitals Charity!

Sean took on a six-and-a-half-mile pub walk with a twist — carrying his own 63kg keg the entire way to raise awareness and vital funds for local people living with Motor Neurone Disease (MND), a cause that means a great deal to him.

He was joined by a few friends and his son Travis, 20, who carried water and collection buckets to support his dad every step of the way.

Funds raised will help provide important support for MND patients, including access to complementary therapies that can improve quality of life.

Your creativity, strength and heart are truly inspiring, Sean — thank you for making such a meaningful difference! 👏💪 💜

01/08/2025

A heartfelt thank you to Sharon Spensley and her sister Linda for their incredibly generous donation of £4,134 in memory of their much-loved dad, James. 💜

This donation will directly support patients at the Chemotherapy Unit at James Cook and The Sir Robert Ogden Centre at the Friarage Hospital, helping provide those extras that go beyond standard NHS care.

Funds were raised during a fantastic fundraising evening at The Street Head Inn, featuring a marquee, live music, a DJ, and raffles. A huge shoutout to landlord Nigel, Sharon, and Linda for organising such a special event—and to everyone who donated or attended. Your support truly makes a difference. 🫶

25/07/2025

Thanks to funding from Our Hospitals Charity, we were pleased to see the positive impact on our patients who had a chance to try the new RITA tablet in ward 11, which is an interactive tool aimed at patients with memory impairments.

RITA stands for Reminiscence/Rehabilitation and Interactive Therapy Activities and is an all-in-one touch screen system offering digital reminiscence therapy.

A relatively new tool in the fields of nursing and healthcare, the tablet helps blend entertainment with therapy.

Patients experiencing memory loss or impairment in recalling and sharing events from their past are able to reconnect and engage with aspects of their life.

This includes listening to music, watching news reports, playing games, taking part in karaoke and watching films, to name a few.

Dementia lead nurse Anna Wilson said: "This amazing piece of kit will help patients to enjoy a range of activities from games, singing, films and reminiscence material to chair-based exercises - assisting patients to stay more active during their hospital stay.

"The RITA tablet has even been found to reduce the number of falls in other hospitals where it has been used.

"Although it based in ward 11, the mobile tablet can be used across all wards in James Cook Hospital."

15/07/2025

We would like to say a huge thank you to Danby Wiske Women’s Institute for the fantastic donation of £625.00.

Funds were raised in aid of the Hambleton & Richmond Specialist Palliative Care in memory of one of their much loved members Jackie.

We will look forward to meeting with the group again early next year to share how this wonderful donation has made a difference to our patients. 💜

Thank you to everyone who organised, attended and donated, we are so grateful for your kind support. ❤️‍🩹

14/07/2025

A heartfelt thank you to Adam Beadnall and his amazing group of friends for organising and taking part in the incredible ‘Kicks for a Cause’ charity fun day and football match in aid of our Neonatal Unit here at James Cook NHS Hospital . ❤️‍🩹

We are so grateful for your efforts and generosity.

Thanks to your support, the event raised a fantastic £3,881.95 to help care for our tiniest patients and their families. 🥰

Your kindness truly makes a difference 💙👶⚽

11/07/2025

We were delighted to meet staff and members of the Northallerton Methodist Church Choir, who presented us with a generous donation of £835 to The Sir Robert Ogden Centre at the Friarage Hospital. 💜

Funds were raised during a charity concert held titled "A Tapestry of Music" the programme was varied with songs from all genres. Admission was free with donations invited for two amazing charities - The Sir Robert Ogden Macmillan Centre Friarage hospital and Wendy's Wish, a family run charity in memory of Wendy, which raises money for the Eye Tumour Research Fund and to help cancer patients and their families.

The concert was a tribute to two previous well loved members. Wendy Reed who was a church organist and choir accompanist before her death due to ocular melanoma at a young age and Ruth Walker who was a founder member of the first Macmillan fundraising committee in Northallerton.

Our grateful thanks to all who attended and gave so generously and to the wonderful event organisers at Northallerton Methodist Church Choir.

05/07/2025

Happy 77th Birthday to our wonderful NHS, and a heartfelt thank you to all our Incredible colleagues accross South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. 💜🎂🥳

Today marks the 77th anniversary of the National Health Service, a moment to celebrate one of our country’s greatest institutions and pay tribute to the people who make it so extraordinary.

On this special day, we extend our heartfelt thanks to the many staff who go above and beyond every day to make a difference to our patients and their families. ❤️

Yesterday, we hosted a special celebration in our main atrium at James Cook, together with staff, patients and visitors we raised funds and a brew to mark the occasion. 🍰 🫖 ☕️

We were delighted to welcome our friends from Saltburn Ukelele Group and the children of St Patricks RC Primary School, Thornaby, who provided uplifting entertainment throughout the day. 🎤🎶🪕

Thank you to everyone who came along to join in the celebrations, together we do the amazing. 🌟

A big thank you to AlphaGraphics UK for our amazing Alice In Wonderland themed standees and decorations. ❤️

01/07/2025

We always say its the little things that make the biggest difference to our patients.

An easy way of making a gift in kind donation to Our Hospitals Charity is through our Amazon wishlist via the links below, with delivery directly to us. 💜

We're reaching out to our wonderful supporters to help us make a real difference in two very special areas of our hospital.

Critical Care Unit ❤️‍🩹

Items such as toiletries provide extra comfort and dignity to our patients during some of their most
vulnerable moments.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/OBVGKZ2WLCHN/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_2

Snowdrop Suite 🤍

We're also hoping to add to our thoughtful bereavement books, which are given to families who experience the unimaginable loss of a baby. These gentle, compassionate books are small comforts in a time of deep grief.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/61EX8UDXUX2G/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_1

Your support helps us show care,compassion, and kindness when it's needed most. If you're able, please consider making a gift in kind via our Amazon wishlist.

27/06/2025

19/06/2025

Fancy stepping back in time for a night of Rock n Roll?

Dust off your dancing shoes and join us for a fantastic evening including live music and raffle. 🕺 💃 🎵 🎶 🎸

With live band featuring all the hits from 50's all the way through to the 00's! 🎤

🗓Thursday 10th July from 7.30pm

📍 Malleable Social Club, Norton

🎟 Tickets £10, available from the Malleable club or charity hub at James Cook.

📞 01642 550938 or 01642 854296 for more information or to purchase tickets

All funds raised in aid of Our Hospitals Charity - James Cook, Friarage & Community Hospitals

06/06/2025

If you're looking for something to do this weekend then pop along to the Dormans club new for this family friendly event.

Join us this Sunday, June 8th, for an incredible afternoon of entertainment and a charity football match.

🏰Bouncey Castles

🎨Face Painters

🎙Live Singers , enjoy fantastic performances throughout the day!

🍦Sweet Treats from:
Riverside Ices

🎁Tombolas & Stalls:

📍 Where: Dormans club new, Oxford Road, Linthorpe Middlesbrough
🗓️ When: This Sunday, June 8th
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

A huge thank you to the organisers

With special thanks to sponsors:
ALM Property Management 1 Ltd
ASB Football Shirts
Chaps Barbers
Teesside Erimus F.C
Teesside Commercial Cleaning Services
Quartz Mechanical and Electrical

Also thanks to LALOsports for providing the medals and trophy on the day!

🎉⚽️🏆Bring your friends, bring your family, and let's make a real difference, one kick at a time!🏆⚽️🎉

All funds raised will benefit Our Hospitals Charity - James Cook, Friarage & Community Hospitals Neonatal Unit here at James Cook NHS Hospital 💜

29/05/2025

New Chemotherapy treatment area brings personalised care and comfort to patients across Teesside. ♥️

Patients undergoing cancer treatment in Teesside are now benefiting from more personalised, comfortable care, thanks to a newly developed chemotherapy treatment area at The James Cook University Hospital.

We are proud to have supported the chemotherapy department with funding of £70,000 for the development of this enhanced space.

Made possible thanks to generous donations and fundraising efforts, the chemotherapy day unit which supports up to 60 patients a day now features 18 state-of-the-art Comfortline recliner chairs and a welcoming central lounge area, complete with designated treatment zones.

The new specialist chairs, equipped with adjustable recline, leg elevation, and tilt-in-space options, offer improved comfort and support during treatment.

This transformation will significantly enhance patient experience. You can find out more about the new treatment area below.

We’re incredibly grateful for the continued support of our donors—developments like this wouldn’t be possible without your kindness and generosity. 🌟

If you'd like to find out more about how you can donate to support future projects such as these please contact the charity team. ⏬️

📧 ourhospitalscharity@nhs.net
📞 01642 854296
https://www.justgiving.com/southteeshospital

Patients receiving cancer treatment across Teesside are benefiting from more personalised care thanks to a newly designed treatment area.