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Issue 1147
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7th January 2021
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Sheffield nurse sets up virtual swear jar to help Chapeltown-based charity A SHEFFIELD nurse has donated hundreds of pounds from a virtual swear jar to a Chapeltown-based rare disease charity. Ian Todd, charge nurse at the Northern General Hospital, decided to ‘fine’ any friend who used a swear word during their group chats on WhatsApp, raising £300 during November. The money has been given to the Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA UK); a national charity based in Chapeltown.
Ian, 28, lives in Crookes and chose the charity in support of his sister Lily, who has the rare disease pulmonary hypertension. The serious condition, also known as PH, causes high pressure in the blood vessels supplying the lungs - putting increased pressure on the heart. Despite her living close by in Rotherham, Ian hasn’t seen 29-year-old Lily for almost a year because of her vulnerability to COVID-19. He said: “My sister is very poorly, and I thought that donating the money to the PHA UK, who have supported our family so
much, would be a nice thing to do.” Ian is pictured with friend Joshua Evers, who was the WhatsApp group member fined the most for swearing in November. Stocksbridge man Iain Armstrong, chair of the PHA UK, said: “This was a fantastic way of raising money safely, and we applaud such a simple but clever idea. We were very touched to receive this donation and I would like to say a big thank you to Ian and his potty-mouthed friends!”
Music Makes Memories FOLLOWING the huge success of the inaugural Music Makes Memories, a second event has now been arranged. This will be at 2pm on Sunday January 17, with the fantastic Jessica Mary Brett. The event shall be raising awareness and funds for the charity, Sheffield Churches Council for Community Care (SCCCC) which gives support to older people across Sheffield. The
event has been kindly sponsored by SOAR and People Keeping Well. Everyone is more than welcome for an hour of brilliant live music - ideal for all the family. The Facebook link to join can be found by searching for Jessica Mary Brett. For further information, please contact Kathy Markwick, Freelance Community Consultant, on 0772 9528844 or kathymarkwick@gmail.com
