I’m running for #TeamBright and Ward 12 in the Great North Run on the 7th of September 2025!

Every step I take will help to provide better facilities for thousands of patients and their families, and support for the trust's incredible staff - allowing them to provide the best of care for patients.

If you can, please consider donating.

1 in 3 elderly patients in care facilities are affected by dementia.

Every step I take in this run is for those who can no longer walk their memories alone.

I'm raising funds to support dementia care in our local hospital, care of the elderly ward—where compassion meets courage every single day. Dementia doesn’t just steal memories; it challenges identities, relationships, and the ability to live with dignity. But with the right care, we can restore comfort, connection, and hope.

We are raising money to fund resources for sensory therapies.

Families often struggle to find support and we refer to our Admiral Nurse team , to support going forward.

A £25 donation could fund 10 Mini Mouth Care Matters pack for our inpatient children.

A £50 donation could buy a specially designed drinking cup for our patients with dysphagia to support safe and efficient drinking.

A £100 donation could purchase speciality books that help bereaved children discuss and understand dying and death.

These are just a few of the ways your support is helping to make a difference to thousands of people. Find out what else your support means to us at bright.northumbria.nhs.uk.

Thank you.