Robbie the Robot Appeal
£920,906.23 raised of £1,890,000.00 target
82 donations
My Target:
£1,890,000.00
£920,906.23 raised so far
How to make a donation
Donate online at - www.justgiving.com/robbietherobot
By mobile internet Scan this code on your smartphone to go straight to Reading and District Hospitals Charity's page.
By text message to donate £10 Text ACUU63 £10
to 70070
My story
'Robbie' the Robot at the Royal Berkshire Hospital
In late 2008, thanks to a generous legacy, the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust was able to make an initial down payment to acquire a da Vinci robot, the latest in state of the art robotic assisted surgery, nick-named 'Robbie the Robot'.
In 2010 and 2011 the second and third annual instalments were paid from charity fundraising and generous public support. Two further annual instalments and a final payment of £365,000 are needed totalling £975,000 to ensure 'Robbie' remains at the Royal Berkshire Hospital.
Initially surgeons were using Robbie to perform prostate cancer operations, but 'his' use has also expanded to include kidney removal, gynaecological and colorectal operations.
'The robot offers a less painful procedure with a quicker recovery time and fewer side effects and has so far proven to be equally effective as open surgery for dealing with cancer, as well as being less likely to cause impotence or incontinence.' Surgeon, Lt. Col. Zaheer Shah
Reading and District Hospitals Charity together with the The Royal Berks Charity are committed to raising the remaining money needed to keep the da Vinci robot in Reading.
Please give your support and keep 'Robbie' the Robot in Berkshire.
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My charity
Reading And District Hospitals Charity
Charity Registration No. 1007779
The Reading and District Hospitals Charity is an independent charity dedicated to the support of patients and former patients of hospitals in Reading. An umbrella charity assisting those who would want to donate and fundraise in support of various different wards and departments of Royal Berkshire Hospital.
Donations 82
Just been operated on by Robbie and his able assistants! Recovery time for my Op was unbelievably quick. Money well spent
Donation by Colin Hewitt on 29/05/12
£100.00
+ £25.00 Gift Aid
Well done Helen, Graham, Sam and Adam. A mad but very worthwhile challenge. The blisters were very impressive!
Donation by Jacky Rogers on 25/05/12
£25.00
+ £6.25 Gift Aid
Donation by Anonymous on 18/05/12
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
Well done Helen and Graham - all that training paid off!!
Donation by Dave Husbands on 16/05/12
£25.00
+ £6.25 Gift Aid
Well done to Helen and Graham,
Donation by Tim Boylin on 15/05/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Well done to Helen and Graham Paige. Great effort for a worthy cause. Love Ruby and Steph
Donation by Steph Schofield on 15/05/12
£30.00
+ £7.50 Gift Aid
In memory of Chris Hawkins. Thanks for being a good friend and helping us over the years. Will miss you.
Donation by Steve, Helen, Lucy and Polly Jenner. on 03/05/12
£30.00
+ £7.50 Gift Aid
Donation by jo Armaghani on 27/04/12
£6.00
+ £1.50 Gift Aid
In memory of Chris Hawkins, definitely one of the best!
Donation by William Runacre on 17/04/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
With fond memories of Chris Hawkins.
Donation by john & ros mccormack on 17/04/12
In memory of such a friendly neighbour, Chris Hawkins.
Donation by Sue and Nigel xx on 12/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
In fond memory of Chris Hawkins - a brother-in-law who always had a twinkle in his eye!
Donation by Terry & Denise Mangles &family on 12/04/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
In memory of Chis Hawkins who will be greatly missed
Donation by Steve Allen on 12/04/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
In memory of Chris Hawkins, a much loved brother-in-law and mate
Donation by Roger & Sue Mangles on 10/04/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
All the best
Donation by Ian Oliver on 05/04/12
£15.00
+ £3.75 Gift Aid
In memory of my much loved Uncle Chris xx
Donation by Lynne Griffiths on 03/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
As an altenative to giving a Christmas Card last year, the Waitrose Retail Systems Developement team, would like to dontate £60.
Donation by Haden Pentecost on 19/03/12
£60.00
Donation by Anonymous on 02/03/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Donation by Penelope Freeston on 27/02/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Donation by Janet Sheedy on 23/01/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Thanks for all your help last year
Donation by Anon on 19/01/12
£500.00
+ £125.00 Gift Aid
In memory of John Hooper
Donation by Anne Maybury on 13/01/12
FastTrack Fit Camp held a Family Fit Camp today. We are delighted to contribute £400 to this excellent local charity! Happy New Year to you!
Donation by Heidi Strickland-Clark on 02/01/12
£400.00
Very Best Wishes - Keep up with the good work!
Donation by Roger D'Arcy on 26/12/11
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
With grateful thanks to the team on Hopkins ward and Robbie. George and Jane
Donation by anonymous on 22/12/11
Donation summary
- * Online donations£5,906.23
- Offline donations£915,000.00
- Text donations£0.00
- Total raised£920,906.23
- Gift Aid£1,303.28
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