Last week our maternity team welcomed the Calderdale Council of Mosques who raised a fantastic £3,000 for the Maternity Bereavement Appeal. Throughout the month of Ramadan, donations from the public and collections brought the total raised to £4,062. 

Chair of Calderdale Council of Mosques, Nadeem Mir, said: "Following our meeting with the CHFT Charity team and chaplaincy we supported the need of a bespoke bereavement suite for mothers and families. As Muslims it is incumbent upon us to support anyone in need. Our Imams delivered a Friday sermon at our Mosques requesting donations. Many of our congregation could relate to the need and gave generously.

"Imam, Imran Mollagee, and I were privileged to present a cheque to the maternity team for £3,000."

Fundraising Coordinator for CHFT Charity, Katie Stewart, has been at the heart of this engagement work with our local communities around the importance of the Maternity Bereavement Appeal. Katie said: “It has been fantastic to have this support from our local Muslim community. As I have been out and about at community events, I have heard how we can make sure the new Maternity Bereavement Suite can meet the cultural and spiritual needs of all those who need it.”

There are still lots of opportunities to get involved in the Maternity Bereavement Appeal, which aims to raise £300,000 for a new Maternity Bereavement Suite at Calderdale Royal Hospital by the end of this year. Find out more on the CHFT Charity website: Maternity Bereavement Appeal - CHFT Charity

Pictured left to right are: Matron, Fozia Arshad, Deputy Head of Midwifery, Laura Douglas, Nadeem Mir and Imran Mollagee.