Note this is fundraiser 3/3. Please look at my profile for details of the other two; I aim to raise funds for 3 charities that supported me through a horrendous experience.

In 2021 I was diagnosed with a very rare form of cancer. I had to have a 8 hour operation to remove it and spent 3 weeks in hospital recovering. I spent the best part of 18 months recovering, at one point 6 months into that becoming gravely ill. Without the amazing work of Mr Sudip Sanyal, the entire HPB team at Nottingham University Hospitals and all of the supporting staff in the HDU unit, the radiology department and hundreds of other employees, this challenge would never be happening. So, by way of thanks I’d like to dedicate one of the three ascents of Mont Ventoux to them and appeal to my supporters to donate to their work via the NH charity.

About NH Charity.

Nottingham Hospitals Charity exists to support Nottingham’s four NHS hospitals - including Queen’s Medical Centre, City Hospital, Ropewalk House and the Nottingham Children’s Hospital.

We work with amazing fundraisers, volunteers, patients, businesses, NHS staff and other local communities, all to make hospital care in Nottingham the best it can be.

What we do

Last year, we raised over £4 million, to help fund life-saving equipment, staff development, medical research and enhanced facilities.

We are here if you would like to say ‘thank you’ to our incredible NHS workers, whether they have cared for you as a patient, looked after a loved one or have inspired you in your local community.

Your donations are used in projects where they really matter.

Why we exist

In our 15 year history, your support has funded all kinds of improvements in areas such as:

New facilities, family-friendly wards and comfortable environments for visitors.

The latest specialist equipment, such as state-of-the-art ultrasound scanners.

Medical research for a variety of conditions such as breast cancer, dementia and osteoarthritis.

Funding innovative staff leadership and development programmes that help hospital staff provide the best possible care.

With your help, we can show our thanks for their hard work and dedication in keeping us safe.