On Sunday 8th September, fourteen individuals forming #TeamWISHH will be heading to Newcastle upon Tyne for the fantastic Great North Run, known as the “World’s biggest and best half marathon”. With 60,000 runners taking part, the race will see participants running the 13.1-mile route from Newcastle and finishing in South Shields.
The fourteen-strong team includes Hull Hospital staff from the Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, Plastic Surgery, Medical Oncology, Cardiology, Theatres and nurses across a number of specialist areas. They’re joined by friends and family, and supporters of the WISHH Charity.
Physician Associate, Lily Woodford
Our team will be part of 600 runners who are raising funds for their local hospital charities across the United Kingdom who are members, including WISHH of NHS Charities Together.
#TeamWISHH are raising funds to enhance our hospitals for the benefit of patients, from Children’s Emergency Department, the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Other team members are going to be helping kick-start our new fundraising appeals, which will be announced shortly.
Lily Woodford, a Physician Associate student at Hull York Medical School said, “When I decided to take on the Great North Run, I knew I wanted to give something back to the patients who we care for across our hospitals and make such a difference to students like myself and countless others. A significant part of my course and clinical training involves speaking with patients to understand what brought them to the hospital. I am continually struck by their generosity in sharing personal experiences and stories allowing me to practise my examination skills, for the benefit of my learning, which is why I chose to run for WISHH charity.
Anaesthesia Associate, Luke Chatizwa
Luke Chatizwa, Anaesthesia Associate, said, “I am a seasoned runner and have been part of the NHS since 2009. This is a great opportunity for me to a give a little back, and raise money for WISHH to help with their new appeals. I’m looking forward to soaking up the atmosphere and aim to complete the race in 1 hour and 25.”
Lisa Whitton, WISHH Charity Manger said, “A heartfelt thank you to everybody who is taking part in the Great North Run to support WISHH. We can’t wait to hear how our fantastic team get on and hope they all enjoy the day. Every pound raised will help make a difference to patients cared for across Hull Hospitals and will also kelp kick start our new appeals, which we will be launching soon!”
If you would like to support our #TeamWISHH #GreatNorthRun team or our individual runners taking part visit WISHH Charity (THE HULL AND EAST YORKSHIRE HOSPITALS HEALTH CHARITY) (enthuse.com)
We have guaranteed places for the Great North Run 2025! If you would like to be part of #TeamWISHH and beat the ballot, register your interest with us by emailing: hyp-tr.hellowishh@nhs.net