Support Hull Hospital’s WISHH Charity this Christmas

Hull Santa Run

We have teamed up with the Friends of Pickering Park, who are organising the Hull Santa Fun Run and Walk. The event will take place at 11am on the 15th December and is open to all.  We are seeking supporters to join us and champion WISHH to raise funds for our newly launched £100,000 WISHH Baby Loss Appeal, to enhance bereavement facilities across Hull Women and Children’s Hospital.

To find out more and sign up for the Hull Santa Fun Run/Walk visit:  https://www.wishhcharity.org.uk/event/hull-santa-run-2024/ The event was established in 2019 by the Rotary Clubs of Holderness and Humberside Rotary. It’s great to see the Friends of Pickering Park continuing this fantastic event!

To learn more about the WISHH Baby Loss Appeal visit: https://www.wishhcharity.org.uk/2024/10/21/wishh-baby-loss-appeal/

Christmas WISHHes – Star Tree Decorations

Our ‘Christmas WISHH tree decorations’ are available at £5 each to support the appeal. The WISHH Stars will be displayed on trees at Hull Royal Infirmary, at home, or in your workplace. They can be personalised with your own Christmas message, used in lieu of Christmas cards, or written in memory of a loved one. To find out more, visit: https://www.wishhcharity.org.uk/event/christmas-wishhes-2024/

If you would like to buy a ‘Christmas WISHH’ star or to discuss how your workplace or organisation can become involved, please get in touch. WISHH Festive Greetings posters are also available to download from our website, for workplaces, offering an alternative way to send festive messages to colleagues!

WISHH National Elf Service Appeal

Help us bring the magic of Christmas to the area’s sickest children and older patients spending time in hospital over Christmas through the WISHH National Elf Service Appeal.

Lisa Whitton, WISHH Charity Manager said, “It’s wonderful to see the return of our WISHH National Elf Service Appeal, which helps bring the festive spirit to patients cared for across Hull Hospitals.  The funds raised will support buying gifts for children in the Children’s Emergency Department, Eye Hospital, Anlaby Suite, Woodland Ward, Paediatric High Dependency Unit, Acorn Ward, and other specialist areas across our hospitals.

“We would also like to provide gifts for older patients, to include slippers, toiletries, arts and crafts, and reminiscence gifts for dementia patients. These gifts and other items for the wards will help make their hospital stay more comfortable. Some older patients may not receive a gift or have visitors if family live far away, and we want them to have something to open on Christmas day.”

We encourage people of all ages to discover their ‘Inner Elf’ and take part in festive activities to support Hull Hospitals. From festive bake sales and elf-themed days, to festive wear and crafting, there are plenty of ways to get involved and spread the Christmas cheer!”

To find our more, visit: https://www.wishhcharity.org.uk/event/national-elf-service-4/  Let the festive Fundraising commence!

Get Involved

To help us make this Christmas special and to get involved, call Lisa Whitton or Marie Dyson on 01482 622299 or drop us an email at lisa.whitton3@nhs.net We will send you an electronic fundraising pack filled with fun and festive ideas.  

Donations can be made online via our Just Giving page https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/nationalelfservice2024 or by cheque made payable to “WISHH Charity” and posted to us at, WISHH Charity National Elf Service Appeal, WISHH Office, First Floor Administration Block, Castle Hill Hospital, Castle Road, Cottingham, HU16 5JQ.  We also accept bacs transfers. Call us for details.

Your support will enable WISHH to brighten the hospital experience for both young and old this festive season.