I am running the Leeds Abbey Dash 10km on 4th November 2018 in support of this charity:

SPINAL UNIT RECREATIONAL FUND (S.U.R.F).

S.U.R.F What is it?
We are a voluntary organisation that raises money to benefit the
patients on the spinal unit at the Yorkshire Regional Spinal Injuries Centre, Pinderfields hospital, Wakefield WF1 4DG

S.U.R.F Who are we?
We are ex - patients and nursing staff, who are, or have
been associated with the spinal unit.
We have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the welfare and care needs of those who have suffered a spinal cord injury.

How do the patients benefit?
Our patients are often in the unit for many months.
To break the monotony and provide some variation to their hospital stay we organise various trips and activities for the patients i.e. - visits to the cinema, a group meal at a local restaurants, day excursions to places of interest such as Bridlington, a night at the greyhounds stadium, xmas shopping, Christmas lights etc.

Feedback from our many patients who have taken advantage of the various activities / events is extremely positive. It can be a real boost to a patients confidence to venture out in a group of similarly disabled people. Being newly injured or affected by a spinal injury is challenging in so many ways. Often the first time patients venture out of hospital since their spinal cord injury is with S.U.R.F. The benefit to a patients welfare is insurmountable.

S.U.R.F So what else do you do?
We also purchase equipment the patients might need whilst staying in the unit. Items for entertainment or manual dexterity development such as televisions, DVD players, computers, games etc.
We also purchase clothes for patients who are not able to afford items for themselves..