Doctors cycle to raise money for Haemophilia patients
Doctor Smita Sinha and her team have taken on a static bike ride at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham to raise money for the Haemophilia patients that are treated at the hospital.
The team, including consultants, nurses and secretaries, cycled for 12 hours in the main atrium of the hospital to raise awareness of the genetic disorder and to raise money for the patients who are treated here at the hospital for it, and also for Unicef.
Haemophilia is mostly an inherited genetic disorder that means that the body can’t make blood clots which are needed to stop bleeding. People who suffer from this will experience longer bleeding after an injury, easy bruising and an increased risk of bleeding inside joints or the brain.
Talking about the bike ride, Smita said: “The cycle went really well. I was really proud of my teams who stepped up to do 30-60 minute slots on the static bikes.
“Along with consultants, nurses and secretaries, we were joined by ex-military serviceman and woman Gareth Duncan and Kaz Smith who are also taking part in my future fundraising challenges with me.”
The team raised an incredible £598.28 which will be split between the West Midlands Adult Haemophilia Unit and Unicef.
Ellie Pocock, Fundraising Assistant at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham Charity, said: “A huge thank you goes to Smita and the teams she put together that took part in the static bike ride.
“The money raised will go towards funding added extras for patients who are treated for Haemophilia at the hospital.”
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