Community spirit in action: Muslims for MRI raise incredible £170,000 for local NHS Trust’s MRI Appeal

A local community network and campaign, called Muslims for MRI, has successfully raised an outstanding £170,000 in support of MY Hospitals Charity’s MRI Appeal, smashing their target of raising £150,000. The Muslims for MRI network includes 60 local mosques plus businesses, charities and individuals from across Wakefield and Dewsbury.

To mark this incredible achievement, a celebratory event was held at Pinderfields Hospital, where members of Muslims for MRI were warmly welcomed by hospital staff and charity representatives. As part of the celebration, attendees were given a guided tour of the newly completed and now operational MRI suite, made possible in part thanks to their fundraising efforts.

The group also had the opportunity to view a commemorative plaque that will be installed on the Suite in honour of their generosity and commitment to improving local healthcare services.

MY MRI Appeal aims to enhance diagnostic services across the Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust by funding advanced MRI equipment which will help reduce waiting times and improve outcomes for patients across the region.

Keith Ramsay, Chair of MY Hospitals Charity and Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust said;

“We are incredibly grateful to all those involved in the Muslims for MRI campaign for their outstanding support. Their efforts have directly contributed to the creation of a modern, efficient MRI suite that will benefit thousands of patients each year. This is a true example of community generosity making a tangible difference.”

Mr Iqbal Bhana for Muslims for MRI shared;

“We are humbled and proud to support such an important cause. This project brought people together from all walks of life to support the NHS, and it’s a moment of pride for our community to see the results of that unity and compassion.”

An opening ceremony took place earlier this month to showcase the new MRI suite at Pinderfields which is now operational, delivering faster, more accurate diagnostic imaging to patients, and standing as a testament to the power of community-driven support.