Teachers and support staff from Clavering Primary School in Hartlepool have raised £2,778.75 to improve the hospital experience for young patients. The group completed a 26-mile walk from Robin Hood’s Bay to Saltburn in April to generate the funds.
The donation is earmarked for the hospital’s play service, a team of specialists who support children undergoing stressful medical procedures, such as surgeries or MRI scans. These specialists use play to help maintain a child’s development while they are in medical care.
Matthew Stoddart, a teacher at Clavering Primary School, stated that the group wanted to fund toys and activities to brighten hospital stays. credited the support of the community for helping the team push through the final miles of their long-distance walk.
Alyson Thompson, team leader on the children’s , expressed gratitude for the contribution. She explained that the funds will support the ward's ambition to develop a sensory room and garden, providing a safer and more relaxed environment for families with complex needs.
Archive : This story is based on reporting originally published by North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust on 2022-09-29. The original source image has been and credited.