What doctors thought was long Covid, turned into something much worse for then 15-year-old Chloe... Read more
At the start of the pandemic she was working with cancer patients on the Covid-19 assessment unit, and now she is administering the Covid-19 vaccine. Read Tamsin's story... Read more
Bob was diagnosed with COVID-19 at the start of the pandemic. Read more
Expectant first-time parents Joe and Emma talk about their experiences at St Michael's Hospital. Read more
Read the inspirational stories below of our fantastic fundraisers going above and beyond for their local hospital charity.
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Our charity volunteer knitters have been hard at work, crafting pairs of knitted hearts and soft blankets for patients at the end of their life, providing comfort and connection when it matters most. Read more
We want to shine a light on some of the incredible long-service volunteers who have generously dedicated their time and energy to supporting their hospitals over the years. Read more
Hilary and Dina met while volunteering and quickly became best friends, supporting each other while making a difference in their local hospitals. Read more
Just one year after life‑changing surgery to remove her stomach, Julia ran the Bath Half Marathon and has raised an incredible £1,000. Read more
Gary rowed an incredible 10km every day throughout February to say thank you for the lifesaving care his dad received after surviving a sudden cardiac arrest. Read more
Lauren received care by the Snowdrop team following the devastating loss of her baby, Finn, at just 20 weeks during her pregnancy. Read her heart-felt story. Read more
Jim and Pennee have been married for 47 years and together since they were teenagers. In June last year, days before a planned holiday in Cornwall, Jim suffered terrible chest pain while at home and was rushed to A&E …. Read more
Matt is running to say thank you for the care his mum received at the Bristol Heart Institute. Read more
Harrison was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis at three weeks old. Watch his video to find out more about how Bristol Royal Children’s Hospital changed his life. Read more
Sophie has shared her heart-warming story about her baby daughter Violet and how the NHS went above and beyond to create lasting memories for her family. Read more
Liv was diagnosed with breast cancer aged 21 and is being treated at Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre. Read more
"Bristol is a city that pulls together. One in two of us will get cancer." Read more
"Cancer’s taken me to the darkest place I’ve been in my life. But it’s also given me strength." Read more
"I want patients to feel like they’re my priority for the half an hour that I see them. Because they are." Read more
"I’m 30 and I’ve witnessed three relatives reach the end of their lives due to cancer." Read more
Charlotte and Matt spent Christmas last year preparing for the birth of their third child, Evie, who was diagnosed with a cleft lip at their 20 week scan. Read more
Caroline - a staff member and patient at the BHI - completed the Cotswolds 24 hour relay race. Read more
Hannah is treated for Cystic Fibrosis at Bristol Royal Infirmary and, as a result, spends a lot of time in hospital – including a stay in hospital over the Christmas holidays. Read more
John fundraised for the BHI after recovering from a heart attack in 2009. Read more
John Rowe is lending his support to Bristol & Weston Hospital Charity's BHI Appeal after a triple heart bypass in 2017. Read more