PRESENTS were donated to Warrington and Halton Hospital (WHH) for sick children by the generous staff of a popular nursery chain last week.
Toys and gifts were delivered to the hospital by staff and pre-school children from Kids Unlimited Warrington on December 7.
Joined by pupils from St. Gregory’s High School, the children performed Christmas songs and got into the festive spirit while performing the good deed.
Nicola Daniels, Deputy Manager at the nursery’s Warrington branch said:
“Here at our setting, we feel that it is important it give back to our community and our NHS especially after the recent tough times after pandemic.”
As well as lifting the spirits of the sick children on the hospital wards, the nursery also hopes the donations will help in the process of recovery for each child.
“Working with Helen and the charity has always been a pleasure for us as we have a great relationship and have worked together for years and will continue to do so to help others in need.
“Thank you to Helen and the team at Warrington and Halton Hospitals charity for all the hard work you do every day to raise awareness and funds for important projects,” Nicola added.
Helen Higginson, Head of Fundraising at Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals Charity said:
“We are delighted to receive such wonderful gifts of which will truly make a difference to our young patients experience whilst in hospital.
“Our Children’s ward Activity Coordinator explained that play is a huge part of recovery, gifts such as this will certainly help boost that journey as well as provide the opportunity to make new friends.
“Thank you, Kids Planet Warrington, for your ongoing support. Together we are amazing.”
Along with the trip to WHH, the nursery children also took part in a sponsored elf run to raise money for St Rocco’s Hospice on December 6.
The event was a triumph with parents and grandparents appearing as spectators for the run and a real-life elf paying a visit for the occasion.
Funds raised totalled up to £360 so far to donate to the Hospice that cares for people with life-limiting illnesses.
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