How to donate to the Leeds Hospitals Charity Play Appeal
The YEP are looking to raise £40,000 which is enough to fund a year of play sessions
Play in Healthcare week is shining a light on the vital role specialised play can have in helping children cope with treatment in hospital.
The Yorkshire Evening Post is supporting Leeds Hospitals Charity’s Play Appeal, we’re aiming to raise £40,000, enough to fund a year of sessions delivered by a Play Specialist and help protect the seven-day-a-week service at Leeds Children’s Hospital.
More than 11,000 children were admitted to Leeds Children's Hospital last year, with specialist Play Specialists delivering an average of 338 therapeutic play sessions every week.
The team helps children understand procedures, manage anxiety and cope with the challenges of being in hospital, while also providing support and reassurance to their families.
Stories from young patients including Jenson and Emma have shown the difference the team can make, with both describing their support as a fundamental part of their hospital experience.
How can I donate?
To make a donation, visit the Leeds Hospitals Charity website and select ‘Donate Now’ in the top-right corner.
You can choose to make a one-off donation or set up a regular gift to support the Play Team.
A donation of £106 could fund a Play Specialist at Leeds Children's Hospital for one day.
How can I donate every month?
You can also become a friend of Leeds Hospitals Charity by making a regular monthly donation.
You can also choose to give £5, £8 or £15 a month, or select a monthly amount that works for you.
Regular donations can help provide the ongoing funding needed to keep the Play Team’s seven-day service available to children and families.
Once you become a Friend of Leeds Hospitals Charity, you will receive regular updates about the charity’s work and the impact of your support, as well as a welcome pack following your first donation.
What will my donation do?
Fundraising will help ensure the Play Team can continue providing the activities, preparation, distraction and emotional support that can make hospitals feel less daunting for young patients.
If you have changed your bank details, want to alter the amount of your regular gift or have another question about donating, you can contact the supporter care team on 0113 539 7020 or email [email protected]
Click the link here to secure your first donation.