Date: 29th October 2026

Halloween Bake Sale Raises over £200 for ROC’s General Appeal

Staff, patients and visitors got into the Halloween spirit this week as ROC hosted a spooktacular Halloween Bake Sale at The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital (ROH), raising an incredible £202.50 for ROC’s General Appeal.

The event brought together a fantastic selection of homemade treats, generously donated by staff members, volunteers and local supporters. We were also delighted to receive support from Becketts Farm, whose contribution helped make the day a sweet success.

A special thank you goes to our dedicated volunteer Dave, who generously gave his time to help run the event. From setting up and welcoming visitors to keeping the bake sale running smoothly throughout the day, Dave’s support played a huge part in the event’s success.

We would also like to thank every member of staff, volunteer and supporter who donated baked goods, purchased treats or helped spread the word. Your generosity and enthusiasm helped create a fantastic atmosphere and raised vital funds for the hospital.

This Halloween Bake Sale marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for ROC as we take over the Hub space at the front of the hospital. The Hub will become a dedicated home for all things charitable, providing opportunities for fundraising, volunteering, events and engagement with our hospital community.

This is just the first of many exciting events planned for the space, and we can’t wait to welcome you back soon for more fundraising activities, awareness days and community events in support of The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital.

Thank you for helping us make a difference, one slice at a time. 🎃🍰💙

Date: 22nd October 2026

Staff, patients, families and members of the local community came together on Monday 19th October 2026 to celebrate #CrazySockDay in support of Paediatric Bone and Joint Action Day, raising an incredible £251 for the Royal Orthopaedic Charity (ROC).

A special thank you goes to Bournville Village Primary School for, not only supporting #CrazySockDay, but for their continued support of ROC over the years. Pupils and staff enthusiastically took part by wearing their craziest and most colourful socks. Each participant donated £1 to support the cause, helping to raise awareness of bone and joint conditions that affect children and young people.

The Children and Young People’s Outpatients Team at The ROH also embraced the initiative, helping to share the campaign with patients attending clinic throughout the day. We are incredibly grateful for their enthusiasm and support in bringing the event to life.

The fantastic total raised will go directly towards supporting the Children and Young People’s Team at The ROH, helping to enhance the experience, wellbeing and care of young patients and their families.

Every year, thousands of children and young people require specialist care for a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions.

These can include:

– Scoliosis (curvature of the spine)
– Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH)
– Clubfoot
– Limb length discrepancies
– Bone and joint injuries and fractures
– Juvenile arthritis
– Bone tumours and musculoskeletal cancers
– Congenital bone and joint conditions
– Foot and ankle deformities
– Complex spinal conditions and disorders

Many of these conditions require ongoing specialist treatment, rehabilitation and support throughout childhood and adolescence. The ROH provides expert care through a multidisciplinary team of surgeons, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and allied health professionals, helping children achieve the best possible outcomes and quality of life.The hospital also works closely with other healthcare partners to ensure young patients receive seamless, child-centred care in a welcoming and supportive environment.

Events such as #CrazySockDay not only raise vital funds but also help shine a spotlight on the challenges faced by children living with bone and joint conditions.

The generosity shown by hospital staff, local schools and the wider community will make a real difference to young patients receiving care at The ROH.

On behalf of ROC, thank you to everyone who wore their crazy socks, made a donation and helped raise awareness of this great cause. 

Are you interested in hosting your own fundraiser like this one? Whether you are an individual, corporate team, community group we are here to help. Simply contact the ROC team on roc@nhs.net.

Date: 16th September 2026

The Royal Orthopaedic Charity (ROC) would like to extend a huge thank you and congratulations to everyone who took part in the Wolf Run on 12-13 September in support of our Oncology Appeal.

Braving mud, water, obstacles, and challenging terrain, teams from Judd Medical and E Manton, alongside The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital Catering colleagues Nathan and Brandon, took on the demanding course to raise vital funds for patients receiving treatment at The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital.

Together, these incredible fundraisers have raised more than £6,600, including Gift Aid, for ROC’s Oncology Appeal.

The Wolf Run is renowned for testing participants’ endurance, teamwork, and determination, making it a fitting challenge for those committed to making a difference for others. Over the course of the weekend, our runners pushed themselves well beyond their comfort zones, demonstrating remarkable dedication to supporting patients and families affected by bone and soft tissue cancers.

Funds raised through ROC’s Oncology Appeal help us continue to enhance cancer care at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, supporting projects and initiatives that improve the patient experience, wellbeing, and hospital environment during what can be an incredibly difficult time.

We are incredibly grateful to our corporate supporters, Judd Medical and E Manton, for choosing to support ROC and for encouraging their teams to take on this challenge. Their commitment to giving back to the community makes a real and lasting difference.

Special thanks must also go to Nathan, Ellie-Mae and Brandon from the ROH Catering Team, whose enthusiasm and determination inspired colleagues across the hospital and helped raise awareness of the appeal.

Every donation, every mile run, and every obstacle conquered will help us continue our mission of enhancing care and experiences for patients and their loved ones.

From all of us at ROC, thank you for your incredible support and congratulations on an outstanding achievement!

If you would like to learn more about our oncology appeal, visit: http://www.rohcharity.org/oncology

Date: 4th August 2026

Earlier this year, Gabby organised a community football fundraiser, bringing together family, friends and local supporters to raise funds for The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, a place close to their hearts. The event was a powerful reminder of what can be achieved when a community comes together with heart, humour and a shared purpose, raising just under £1,500 including Gift Aid for The Royal Orthopaedic Charity (ROC).

The fundraiser was organised in honour of Gabby and Luke’s dad, Laurence. He has lived with Rheumatoid Arthritis for as long as they can remember, a tough, degenerative condition that brings daily pain, limited mobility, and countless challenges.

Over the past couple of years, his health has worsened significantly. He has faced two knee replacements, a hip replacement, and numerous other painful complications, with more treatment still ahead. Despite this, his trademark positivity hasn’t wavered.

“Through every hospital stay, appointment, and physiotherapy session, The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital worked to make a incredibly difficult journey as comfortable as possible, which is exactly why the charity was chosen” says Gabby

Why Football?

The choice of football was no accident. Laurence played for years at different levels and coached countless teams. Football has always been a huge part of his life, and in recent years it’s become something special he’s shared with Gabby and Luke too.

Towards the end of summer, just before his mobility declined further, he was even coaching Gabby herself — a moment that’s become a cherished memory for the family. Sharing the same love of the game has brought light during some very difficult periods.

A Match Full of Spirit

And so, players from across the local community joined Gabby this weekend, supported loudly by friends, regulars, and familiar face. Among them were bar and security staff from Attic Brewery Stirchley.

As Attic Brew Co Tap in Stirchley shared on Instagram:

“Today a few of our amazing bar staff – plus members of security took to the footie pitch to raise much needed funds for ROC. This fantastic charity has really supported the family of Gabby, who you may recognise from pouring you that pint of Intuition on a Saturday night. A spirited game ended in a 6–6 draw with some dubious penalty taking.”

The game delivered everything you could want from a charity match: determination, laughter, competitive edge, and more than a few questionable penalties. Ending in a 6–6 draw, it kept everyone entertained.

A huge thank you goes out to everyone who played, donated, shared the fundraiser, volunteered their time, or simply came along to show support. Events like this don’t happen without generosity, effort, and a strong community spirit — and this weekend proved we have that in abundance.

Gabby’s football fundraiser is a reminder that sometimes the biggest impact comes from local pitches, familiar faces, and people choosing to look after one another.

Here’s to community, resilience, and doing good — even with dodgy penalties.

If you would like to host a fundraiser for ROC in your community, simply email roc@nhs.net, we’d love to hear from you.

Date: 30th October 2025

A huge thank you to everyone who attended or supported our Halloween Cake Sale this week! Thanks to your incredible generosity, we raised an amazing £413.79 for ROC’s General Appeal, helping to support patients, staff, researchers, and students at The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital Birmingham.

We’re so grateful to all the talented bakers who donated their homemade treats, and to the wonderful local businesses who sponsored the event — we truly couldn’t have done it without you!

Special thanks to:

• Becketts Farm
• Sophie’s Spoonful of Sugar
• Brownieliciouz

An extra thank you goes out to our amazing ROH volunteers, Dave and Eden, and Fundraising Assistant, Marie, for their dedication and hard work in making the event such a success. 

Feeling inspired? 
If you’d like to host your own bake sale at home, work, or school, we’d love to help you make it happen — just get in touch with our team!

Date: 11th December 2025

It’s that time of year again! At the Royal Orthopaedic Charity (ROC), we’re bringing a little extra sparkle to the hospital with Festive Dress Day. Staff, patients, and visitors are invited to don their favourite Christmas jumpers, hats, or festive outfits to celebrate the season and show their support for our vital work.

How it works:

• Dress up: Wear your most festive outfit – Christmas jumpers, reindeer antlers, Santa hats – anything that brings the holiday spirit!

• Donate £1: Everyone taking part is asked to donate just £1 towards our Christmas Appeal, helping fund projects that support patients, staff, and researchers at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital.

Why it matters:
Your contributions go directly to ROC’s Christmas Appeal, supporting the renovation of cancer side rooms within The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital. Every £1 counts, and together we can make this festive season brighter for everyone at the hospital.

Click here to find out more about ROC’s Christmas Appeal for 2025.

How to donate:

• In person: Give your £1 donation to your local ROC organiser on the day.

If your in the hospital ROCY and the team will be taking donations throughout the day.

• Online: Donate and make your contribution securely via our website or social media platforms

http://www.rohcharity.org/make-a-donation

http://www.facebook.com/fundROH

http://www.instagram.com/fundROH

Let’s make this Christmas one to remember – for our staff, our patients, and our hospital community! Don’t forget to share your festive outfits and tag us on social media. 🎅✨