Published on 14 April 2022
Fire crews have raised hundreds of pounds for poorly children.
The team at Margate fire station handed over a cheque for £380 to East Kent Hospitals Charity, taking the total amount they have raised since 2018 to more than £1,000.
The money will go to the Rainbow Ward at the Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital in the town, where it will be used on items to improve the experience of children who need to be treated there.
Dee Neligan, senior project officer for East Kent Hospitals Charity, said the donation would make a real difference.
She said: “Thanks to the support of our communities in raising money for us, we have been able to support numerous projects to benefit the children and families on Rainbow Ward.
“This includes toys and other items to distract them during treatment, as well as mediteddies – fun teddy bears designed to cover drip stands and make the experience less frightening for young children.
“We are incredibly grateful to the whole team at Margate Fire Station for their ongoing support, as well as the generosity of the people of Thanet who donated to this fundraiser.”
