Barry finds unexpected joy and companionship after winning the £1,000 jackpot in our charity lottery. Read more
What doctors thought was long Covid, turned into something much worse for then 15-year-old Chloe... Read more
John last did a 12-hour spinathon in 2018. Read more
Chris started fundraising after being diagnosed with lung cancer. 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
John completes a 12-hour spinathon to raise money for Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity and the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity. Read more
Luka is fundraising for Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre after losing his aunt to cancer in 2022. Read more
Ed is taking on a year of challenges to raise money for our hospitals. Read more
Amanda was treated for a brain tumour 30 years ago. 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
Louise Nicholls, BWHC fundraiser and cancer survivor, shares her story of being treated for thyroid cancer at BHOC. 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
Challenge meets Challenge: Simon is marking the four-year anniversary of his heart surgery. Read more
This World Cancer Day James Iddon, NHS Matron and patient at Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre, shares his story. 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
Liv was diagnosed with breast cancer aged 21 and is being treated at Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre. Read more
Bob was diagnosed with COVID-19 at the start of the pandemic. Read more