Staff Band Night Raises £4,000 to Enhance Children’s Surgical Unit
The UHP Children’s Theatres team organised an evening of live music, celebration and fundraising to improve facilities and care for young people needing surgery in the South West.
Over 100 people came to support the cause at Home Park Stadium, raising over £4,000 for Plymouth Hospitals Charity, which will be used to transform the Southwest Peninsula Children’s Surgical Unit into a supportive and uplifting space for young people.
The team shared, “Although newly renovated last year, the unit looked quite sterile and not very inviting for the children visiting us. We want families to feel more comfortable and relaxed through their surgical journey, and the funds we raise tonight will go towards new seating, decoration and our new sensory room. We are hoping this will be one of many events we host over the next 12 months.”
Local bands, Tokyo Red and Ocean City Groove, performed throughout the night in support of the children's unit. Both acts brought energy to the room, encouraging guests up onto the dance floor. Rob Taylor, Trumpet Player and Backing Singer for Ocean City Groove, said: “My three children, who are now in their twenties, have all needed treatment at Plymouth at some point. I remember how professional and amazing the staff were in supporting them when they were young. I couldn’t think of a better cause to play for tonight.”
A raffle, with prizes generously donated by guests and local businesses, was also held. We’d like to say a massive thank you to everyone who donated and bought a ticket to come along and enjoy the night.
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