Our Trust Charity has launched the Ray of Sunshine Campaign today, Monday 14th October. The campaign aims to brighten the care and experience of babies, children, young people, and their families, whether in one of our local hospitals or within the community.
Every year, our children's services treat an average of 34,810 children, from newborns to 18-year-olds. The changes this campaign aims to make will have a positive impact on the care and experience of young patients and their families.
Thanks to generous donations, CHFT Charity funding significantly impacts thousands of children each year. The Ray of Sunshine Campaign will focus on raising funds for several key areas, which include:
- Help me to sleep well
- Keep me entertained and distracted
- Provide me with a homely and visually appealing environment
- Offer me peer support and social activities
- Help me to stay calm and comfortable
- Provide me with play therapy support
- Help my parents or carers feel welcome and cared for.
The campaign isn't limited to one specific area within our Trust - it is targeted anywhere a child or young person may enter, whether they are a patient or visitor.
Head of Charity and Volunteering, Emma Kovaleski, said: “As a mum of three, I know first-hand how important it is to listen to the voice of children and young people, and the charity team and I are so proud to launch this amazing campaign that will enhance our services and bring a ray of sunshine, for now and the future.”
The Charity and Volunteer Team have an array of activities that will be happening throughout the two-week campaign launch, so keep your eyes open. Especially for the Charity's new mascot, who will be making quite the buzz this week to celebrate the launch. Make sure you capture your bee selfie and pop it on social media with the hashtag #CHFTBeeAmazing or send to the team by emailing chftfundraising@cht.nhs.uk
Our Charity would love you to get involved in this campaign however you can, whether that’s hosting a fundraising event or spreading the awareness of the campaign to as many people as possible – together, we can all make amazing happen at CHFT!
Visit Ray of Sunshine Campaign - CHFT Charity for more information.