New Year, New You!
A new year has begun, and there’s no time like the present to get cracking with some resolutions! We all have goals for the next twelve months, and whether it’s getting fit, giving back or going beyond your comfort zone, we’ve got a variety of events planned to help keep you on track.
If slimming down or toning up is your target, why not sign up to one of our more physical endeavours to keep yourself motivated? This May will once again see the Morrisons Birmingham 10K fill the streets of the second city with scores of fun-runners and experienced athletes alike, and we’re on the lookout for supporters to run and raise money for the QE.
If you want an even bigger challenge, join the QEHB Charity at the Morrisons Great Birmingham Run! This 13.1 mile race is the leading half marathon in the Midlands, attracting thousands of participants and onlookers every year. If you run for us you can choose to use your funds to help any of our patient groups including children with cancer, military casualties and those battling rare diseases.
Still looking for a ‘get fit goal’ but want a bit of variety? Why not become a ‘Born Survivor’ and join the charity at Weston Park to take on the ultimate military obstacle course? With a 10k run and over 30 obstacles to face, challengers will get wet and muddy!
For those seeking an endurance challenge, ‘do summit rewarding’ and join us in climbing Mount Snowdon! Last year over 50 friends, families and individuals joined our team, raising over £10,000 for various departments at the hospital.
And if none of the above can fulfil your thirst for adventure, take your fundraising to new heights by joining one of our tandem parachute jumps! Leap from the skies and raise money for any hospital department of your choice: you decide exactly where your hard-earned sponsorship goes.
To take part in any of our events please visit www.qehb.org/events or email charities@uhb.nhs.uk for more information.
Healthy eating with the Birmingham Mail
Kick start your new year with a host of delicious healthy recipes suggested by Brummies and compiled by the Birmingham Mail. Food lovers have been busily sending their recipes to the Birmingham Mail as part of a new Healthy Eating Recipe Book, all proceeds of which will go towards cancer research at the QE. Get yours for £5 by visiting www.qehb.org/shop
Lend a hand
Did you know you can also support QEHB Charity in your local community? Why not help spread the word by nominating us to become ‘charity of the year’ at your local group, club, school or company? Common opportunities include schemes at your local supermarket or bank.
As well as our fabulous fundraisers, QEHB Charity could not survive without the brilliant volunteers who selflessly give up their time to help run events. From looking after guests at glamorous fundraising balls to manning the hospital atrium stand, their help is invaluable.
If you are interested in becoming a QEHB Charity volunteer please get in touch by emailing charityvolunteers@uhb.nhs.uk
