Our charity update

The Captain Tom 100

Captain Sir Tom Moore set himself the challenge of walking 100 lengths of his garden to support NHS Charities Together, raising an incredible £38.9 million.

Captain Sir Tom’s family pledged to celebrate his life with the Captain Tom 100, asking people to dream up a challenge around the number 100 and do it between Friday 20 April and Monday 3 May.

The Princess Alexandra Hospital Charity saw three amazing fundraisers take part earlier this month. One of our fundraisers, Paul Richards (pictured centre), cycled 100 miles on an exercise bike in his garden, raising £590.

Paul said: “I have been cycling all my life, enjoying weekend rides and charity events. I even managed the LEJOG (Land’s End to John O’Groats cycle) in 2008, which was a big achievement.

“Suffering with COVID-19 last year definitely affected my lungs and fitness, so I have been fighting to get back to cycling fitness on my exercise bike at home over the past few months.”

Well done Paul - and thank you!

Cricket players wanted for family fun day match

Matching Green Cricket Club is organising a charity cricket match and would like to play a team from PAHT in a 20/20 match.

The club is organising the event as part of a family fun day with a barbecue, stalls and a raffle on Monday, 30 August.

If you are interested in playing in the match, or would like any other details about the event, please email paht.fundraising@nhs.net.