Throughout June, the incredible staff, patients, families, and supporters of Wards 5 & 6 at DDH will be coming together to take on our 150 Miles Challenge.

From 1st June to 1st July, we’ll be aiming to collectively cycle 150 miles using the ward therapy bike, with both staff and patients contributing miles during rehabilitation sessions and throughout their time on the ward.

This challenge will symbolically take us on a journey from Dewsbury Hospital all the way to Whitby, travelling through some of Yorkshire’s most iconic locations along the way:

* Halifax Piece Hall – 14 miles

* Salts Mill – 27 miles

* Brontë Parsonage – 38 miles

* Cow and Calf on’t Moor – 54 miles

* Mother Shipton’s Cave – 74 miles

* York Minster – 102 miles

* Castle Howard – 118 miles

* Whitby – 150 miles

Wards 5 & 6 are the hospital’s Stroke and Neuro Rehabilitation wards, supporting patients through recovery, rehabilitation, and rebuilding independence after life-changing illness and injury. Every mile pedalled represents determination, resilience, and progress.

Our goal is to raise £8,000 to fund a brand-new therapy bike, helping future patients access vital rehabilitation equipment that supports mobility, strength, confidence, and recovery.

This is just the beginning of our fundraising efforts, with more events planned throughout the summer, including a ward bake sale and community activities.

Every donation, share, and message of support will help us move closer to our target and make a real difference to patients on Wards 5 & 6.

Thank you for supporting our patients, our staff, and rehabilitation at DDH.

Together, every mile matters.