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Marella’s Story - Leeds Hospitals Charity Lottery

“The staff all the way from the cleaners to the top consultants, nurses, doctors have been absolutely wonderful, I can’t begin to thank them, and I will never be able to thank them enough.” Marella signed up to the Leeds Hospitals Charity Lottery after being diagnosed with cancer, she never expected to win and saw her monthly entry as a way to give something back to the hospital. She was ecstatic to receive a phone call to say she’d won the jackpot prize of £1,000, which has helped her treat her family who have been an amazing support to her since she was diagnosed. Find out more about the Leeds Hospitals Charity Lottery https://www. leedshospitalscharity.org.uk/lottery

Employee Support Fund

We know that many people across the country are struggling amid the cost-of-living crisis and were already experiencing financial hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2020, thanks to a generous contribution from NHS Charities Together, we were able to launch an employee support fund to help Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust experiencing financial difficulties. Through the fund, individuals can apply for up to £500, with emergency funding for food, travel and other costs that may be incurred. To find out more and apply, email leedsth-tr.humanresources@nhs.net or find out more on page 13.

Leeds Hospitals Memorial

Since the beginning of lockdown, the way we were able to say goodbye to our loved ones changed dramatically as we all tried to slow the spread of the coronavirus. The Leeds Hospitals Memorial invites everyone in our community to come together and remember loved ones who are dearly missed. Remembering together can help to draw strength from knowing we are not alone. Join us at 7pm on Sunday 9 October at Kirkstall Abbey, or you can register to watch the online broadcast of the event.

Make a dedication and attend the memorial event https://www. leedshospitalscharity.org.uk/ leedshospitalsmemorial

Innovation Grants Funded by Leeds Hospitals Charity

Thanks to a generous gift in a Will, we were able to offer a pot of £100,000 for Innovation Grants. Any member of staff from Leeds Teaching Hospitals was able to apply for a grant of up to £10,000 for an innovation project. We convened a joint Leeds Teaching Hospitals and Leeds Hospitals Charity group to review and score the applications in early January, and we’re thrilled to be able to share some of the 11 successful projects with you. Find out more at https://www. leedshospitalscharity.org.uk/blog/ innovation-grants-at-leeds-hospitalscharity