Ward 4C/Gynaecology Assessment Unit have held a charity event to raise money for The Fire Fighters' Charity.

The team held a slimming club lasting 12 weeks at the beginning of January on the ward called the 'Fat Club' and set about losing weight and raising money.

It was in order to raise money in memory of the mother of  staff nurse, Deborah Farmer who sadly passed away in a house fire in May 2015.

They managed to raise £360 by through membership of a £1 a week to the club, and members were encouraged to stick to target by paying extra if they gained weight.

In total with further monies to be collected and donations from various organisations including:

• Vinary Hair Salon, Huddersfield - Free Cut & Style Josephs International, Huddersfield - £150
• Sheila Donkersley from OH - 1 hour or x2 30mins neck and back massage
• Occupational health

The presentation of the cheque took place  on the Gynaecology Assessment Unit, which coincided with the 1st anniversary of Deborah’s mother's death.

Deborah told us: "I was overwhelmed by the support and generosity I received for this cause. It also gave us an incentive to continue to fund raise for other charities such as Race for Life and the Overgate midnight walk, to start with".