Over 250 tickets were sold and we were overjoyed with the turnout on the day (the sunshine certainly came out for us and made it an extra special). Spectators supported the event by purchasing raffle tickets, supporting the tombola and bidding some big money on our silent auction, all of which were items kindly donated to us by our wonderful partners, sponsors and local businesses.
“It was such a fantastic day, everyone was so welcoming and all good sports regardless of the results. It was so nice to do something normal especially after everything we have all been through with the pandemic” Melissa Daly – Porter at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham and cricket player for UHB.
Team ROH took home the trophy, but in our eyes every player was a winner for taking part. Overall we managed to raise almost £2,000 on the day which will be split 50/50 over both trusts’ Children & Young People’s departments.
“These funds will enable us to take larger strides towards enhancing the care given to patients referred to Children and Young People’s services at ROH as well as give greater support to parents and families too” Monica Allen – ROH Children & Young People’s Services Manager