Hi, Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.
As you most probably now know I have committted myself to shedding much blood, sweat & tears for the Evelina Children’s Hospital Appeal in aid to fund a new intensive care incubator for the Neonatal intensive care unit. To fund this vital piece of equipment, I will need to raise at least £19,000 (It costs this much for just one machine).
The Evelina children’s hospital is part of Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust in London and provides everything from routine care and minor surgery through to life saving treatment and intensive care for over 100,000 children every year. The hospital is currently campaigning to raise £1 Million to purchase vital equipment.
The Matron for neonatal medicine at the Trust, Claire Alexander said: "We are very grateful for Rob’s superhuman efforts. We really hope everyone rises to the challenge and supports him all the way”
“Last year we treated 7,000 premature babies born at Guy’s and St Thomas’ and this new *incubator will help keep a number of them warm after their early arrival and give them the best possible start in life."
*Intensive Care Incubators are clear, enclosed cots that control the baby's body temperature and protect them from infection. The incubators have hand-sized holes to allow health care staff to gain access to the baby.
For more information on the Evelina Children’s Hospital and Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust please visit: www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk
You are now wondering what I am going to do for the Cause!
I have committed myself to a set of challenges that will definitely push my sanity and fitness to the limit:
1) February 2010: Norway
For my 1st Challenge, I am heading out to Northern Norway where I will be participating in a week long 200km Husky expedition that will take me into the depths of the Arctic Circle… I have been warned that the temperature can reach as low as minus 30
2) April 2010: London
The Virgin London Marathon - 26 miles... “Marathon” being the operative word. This will require a great deal of training and determination.
3/4) August / September 2010: Scotland / Wales
In preparation for my final challenge, I will be testing my stamina by braving 2 of the highest mountains in Britain; Ben Nevis and Snowdon.
5) November 2010: Tanzania - Africa
Finally my last challenge will be to climb a small hill, 6000 Metre high Kilimanjaro to be precise… A 7-day epic of a hike to the summit will prove to be my most difficult challenge both mentally and physically.
PLEASE SPONSOR WHAT YOU CAN AFFORD AS £3 WILL MAKE A HUGE DIFFERENCE AND HELP REACH OUR TARGET
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ROB.
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