Other Events
- 2nd – 3rd September, Bedford Running Festival: Sign up now to gain your free space at this event! All you need to do is fundraise a minimum of £500. You will receive a free running vest to show your support of our Charity. Email fundraising@ldh.nhs.uk
- 22nd September, Corporate Lunch: Jason Leonard, Rugby World Cup winner, is our guest speaker, raising funds for the Little Feet Appeal. To book your seat at this event, contact Charmaine.Norrish@bedsft.nhs.uk
- 21st October, Wear Pink for Breast Cancer: Don your pinkest outfit, hold a pink party or a pink run and raise funds for our breast cancer units.
- 1st November, grow a beard or moustache for Men’s Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and fundraise for us.
- 29th & 30th November, Light Up A Life: The official ceremonies to switch the lights on. Each light is sponsored raising funds for NICU Accommodation and Maternity Bereavement. To sponsor a light, email fundraising@ldh.nhs.uk or call 01582 718 289.
- 1st December, Give a Gift Appeal: to donate your gift for a patient or to donate funds to purchase a gift, contact fundraising@ldh.nhs.uk or call 01582 718 289.
How can you get involved?
You can:
- Host a teddy bear’s picnic
- Hold an afternoon tea
- Hold a staff room tea party
- Wear blue and drink a brew
- Have a garden party
- Guess how many tea bags/sweets are in the jar
- Name the bear
- And if none of the above is quite your cup of tea, why not dream up your own creative idea? We’d love to see what you get up to.
Contact the team to let us know you are fundraising for us, to get some more great ideas or to get some kit from us, which can include balloons, pens, collection tins, etc.
Email fundraising@ldh.nhs.uk or fundraising@bedfordhospital.nhs.uk
Call 01582 718 289 or 01234 792 213.
You can also make a donation in support of any ward or appeal.
NHS 75th birthday
On 5th July 2023, the NHS celebrated its 75th birthday. Treating over 1.3 million people every day, it is a source of pride, gratitude and love for so many – and cares for us no matter who we are, or where we are from.
Altruistic values have always been at the heart of the NHS and throughout history, NHS charities have been right alongside, providing extra support that helps staff, services and patients. From raising money for new buildings and facilities, to funding innovative technology and life-changing research, and most recently helping the NHS through the COVID-19 pandemic, the legacy of charitable giving to the NHS spans decades, and has shaped the healthcare we all receive today.
Why should you still get involved?
This is an excellent opportunity for communities to come together and pay tribute to the staff and volunteers who work tirelessly every day to care for us in our times of need. 75 years is a significant amount of time to have our beloved NHS and this is a wonderful opportunity to say thank you for our everyday services that run regardless of what is happening.
Our staff are here 24/7 looking after our family and friends so we at the charity are truly grateful for everything they do.
How can you get involved?
The NHS’s 75th birthday took place in July 2023 and people across the country were asked to join the NHS 1000 mile challenge to mark the occasion. Those taking part were asked to walk, run, swim or cycle (or a combination) the distance of 1,000 miles in the year. That’s an average of 2.74 miles per day.
You can still support the birthday and our NHS Trust by:
- Hosting a teddy bear’s picnic
- An afternoon tea
- A staff room tea party
- Wear blue and drink a brew
- A garden party
- Guess how many tea bags are in the jar
- Name the bear
- And if none of the above is quite your cup of tea, why not dream up your own creative idea? We’d love to see what you get up to, so don’t forget to post your activities on socials using the hashtag #NHS75
Contact the team to let us know you are fundraising for us, to get some more great ideas or to get some kit from us which can include balloons, pens, collection tins, etc.
Email fundraising@ldh.nhs.uk or fundraising@bedfordhospital.nhs.uk
Call 01582 718 289 or 01234 792 213
You can also donate via our JustGiving page.