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A chance to read about our wonderful supporters and their fantastic fundraising news.

Ada’s Army get Santa Fun Run ready!

Ada’s Army get Santa Fun Run ready!

Brave family are backing the Children's Appeal at the Santa Fun Run to fundraise for children just like Ada and support families for years to come at Ipswich Hospital. Read more

Published: 29th November, 2023

Author: Nicole Mann

Ipswich Hospital nurses fundraise to decorate parent rooms

Ipswich Hospital nurses fundraise to decorate parent rooms

Ipswich nurses are fundraising to decorate the parents room at Ipswich Hospitals Neonatal unit, in a bid to make it feel more homely for desperately worried parents. Read more

Published: 13th November, 2023

Author: Nicole Mann

Zeelandia UK supports the opening of Colchester and Ipswich Cancer Wellbeing Centres

Zeelandia UK supports the opening of Colchester and Ipswich Cancer Wellbeing Centres

Zeelandia UK team share their highlights from recent fundraising activity for Colchester & Ipswich Hospital's Charity. Read more

Published: 7th November, 2023

Author: Nicole Mann

Lottery Player Wins Big Just in Time for Retirement!

Lottery Player Wins Big Just in Time for Retirement!

Colchester Hospital staff member wins big just in time for retirement by scooping the make a smile lottery big prize. Read more

Published: 2nd November, 2023

Updated: 15th November, 2023

Author: Nicole Mann

New rehab kit introduced thanks to courageous colleagues

New rehab kit introduced thanks to courageous colleagues

Colchester Critical Care dare devils share how they have used the funds raised from their tandem skydive in June to benefit patient care. Read more

Published: 2nd November, 2023

Author: Nicole Mann

Louise takes on challenge of a lifetime to support incredible service

Louise takes on challenge of a lifetime to support incredible service

Louise took on the adventure and challenge of a lifetime, trekking through the jungle and mountains in Peru to show support for the Cancer Wellbeing and Information Centre. Read more

Published: 22nd October, 2023

Updated: 7th November, 2023

Author: Nicole Mann

Jimmy Doherty joins Welly Walking fundraisers

Jimmy Doherty joins Welly Walking fundraisers

Jimmy Doherty, The Children’s Appeal Ambassador joined fundraising families at Sunday’s Welly Walk, in aid of Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity. Read more

Published: 27th September, 2023

Updated: 31st October, 2023

Author: Nicole Mann

Grateful family donates £11,000 to hospital staff

Grateful family donates £11,000 to hospital staff

A grateful family have donated more than £11,000 and thanked staff at ESNEFT for the care they gave their much-loved wife, mother and friend. Read more

Published: 11th August, 2023

Author: Nicole Mann

Extreme Abseil raises £41,000 for NHS Hospital Charity

Extreme Abseil raises £41,000 for NHS Hospital Charity

Despite the high winds the iconic Extreme Abseil took place on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 July 2023 and raises an incredible sum for patients, staff and volunteers. Read more

Published: 31st July, 2023

Updated: 29th September, 2023

Author: Nicole Mann

Colchester Hospital to receive incredible donation from Wivenhoe couple

Colchester Hospital to receive incredible donation from Wivenhoe couple

In tribute to Rycroft’s memory, his family set up a crowdfunding page in acknowledgement of the NHS and the amazing care. Read more

Published: 25th July, 2023

Author: Nicole Mann

Janette allergy nurse specialist completes sky-high challenge

Janette allergy nurse specialist completes sky-high challenge

Janette celebrated milestone year with friend Sarah and completed a skydive at 120mph Read more

Published: 12th July, 2023

Author: Nicole Mann

Shirley's Three Peaks Challenge hit by horrific weather conditions

Shirley's Three Peaks Challenge hit by horrific weather conditions

Shirley from Colchester's Cancer Information and Wellbeing Centre took on the Three Peaks Challenge only to be hit with terrifying weather conditions. Read more

Published: 12th July, 2023

Author: Nicole Mann

Paediatric respiratory physio Ali completes marathon in style

Paediatric respiratory physio Ali completes marathon in style

Paediatric respiratory physio Ali took on the London Marathon dressed as puddles the duck! Read more

Published: 12th July, 2023

Author: Nicole Mann

Celebrations across our hospitals as the NHS turns 75

Celebrations across our hospitals as the NHS turns 75

Tea party celebrations were had across our hospitals and community sites to celebrate the NHS 75th anniversary. Read more

Published: 12th July, 2023

Author: Nicole Mann

Ringway kit out the Time Garden at Colchester Hospital

Ringway kit out the Time Garden at Colchester Hospital

Ringway Infrastructure Services and their supply chain provide equipment for the Time Garden at Colchester Hospital. Read more

Published: 27th June, 2023

Author: Nicole Mann

Colchester mum to abseil 135ft to thank hospital's neonatal unit

Colchester mum to abseil 135ft to thank hospital's neonatal unit

A mum is taking on a charity abseil for the neonatal unit which saved the life of her baby daughter. Read more

Published: 14th June, 2023

Author: Nicole Mann

Colchester Hospital nurses parachute jump with Red Devils

Colchester Hospital nurses parachute jump with Red Devils

A group of brave nurses swapped their scrubs for jumpsuits as they took to the skies for a freefalling fundraiser. Read more

Published: 12th June, 2023

Updated: 14th June, 2023

Author: Nicole Mann

Taking on two halves to make a whole

Taking on two halves to make a whole

Karen Hobbs and Abi Shirley will tackle the Colchester Half Marathon on 21 May and its Ipswich counterpart on 17 September in aid of Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity. Read more

Published: 19th May, 2023

Updated: 23rd May, 2023

Author: Nicole Mann

Breast care team celebrate Brighton Marathon runner success!

Breast care team celebrate Brighton Marathon runner success!

Michelle Keeble pays a visit to the Ipswich breast care centre and celebrates her Brighton Marathon success. Read more

Published: 19th May, 2023

Updated: 23rd May, 2023

Author: Nicole Mann

Hundreds of heroes hike for hospital charity

Hundreds of heroes hike for hospital charity

Hardy hikers have raised £39,500 for Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity after pulling on their walking boots and trekking across the Essex and Suffolk countryside during the annual Hospital Hero Hike. Read more

Published: 3rd May, 2023

Updated: 23rd May, 2023

Author: Nicole Mann

“Keely was an amazing woman who has left a beautiful legacy”

“Keely was an amazing woman who has left a beautiful legacy”

A grateful husband has thanked staff at East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) for the care they gave his much-loved wife by presenting them with £26,500 raised in her memory. Read more

Published: 18th April, 2023

Author: Nicole Mann

Students raise more than £600 for cancer treatment centre

Students raise more than £600 for cancer treatment centre

Students and staff at school in Clacton have raised more than £600 for cancer treatment centre which is "close to their hearts". Read more

Published: 27th March, 2023

Author: Nicole Mann

Framlingham Ward welcomes Golf Club fore!

Framlingham Ward welcomes Golf Club fore!

St Clements Golf Club members deliver a fantastic donation of £2,000 to purchase Hot Cot Mattresses for tiny babies. Read more

Published: 23rd March, 2023

Author: Nicole Mann

Janette’s Jump at 60

Janette’s Jump at 60

Janette Bartle allergy nurse specialist based at Ipswich Hospital is taking on a sky-high challenge to celebrate two special milestones. Read more

Published: 14th March, 2023

Updated: 15th March, 2023

Author: Nicole Mann

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Santa Fun Run 2023

Santa Fun Run 2023

Join the jolliest run of the year! Our iconic annual Santa Fun Run returns to Colchester Castle Park. Read more

Start: 3rd December, 2023 at 10:00am

End: 3rd December, 2023 at 12:00pm

Published: 12th September, 2022

Updated: 16th October, 2023

Author: Nicole Mann

Location: Colchester Castle Park, High Street, Colchester, CO1 1UG

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