MY Hospitals Charity announces ‘Hands Across Wakefield’: the city’s biggest charity event!

Rosie Killey competition badge winner for Hands Across Wakefield, holding her certificate

Earlier this month, MY Hospitals Charity announced the launch of its biggest and most ambitious charity event, ‘Hands Across Wakefield’, set to take place on Friday 7 March next year. The event aims to bring together 2,000 community members in a human chain stretching from Pinderfields Hospital to Wakefield Cathedral, symbolizing unity, compassion, and support for healthcare in the community.

The event coincides with the 125th anniversary of Pinderfields Hospital and is the first of its kind in the UK, setting a historic milestone in Wakefield. In a show of inclusivity, Hands Across Wakefield also invites schools, community groups, and individuals to join the event virtually, widening participation and ensuring everyone has a chance to be involved.

MY Hospitals Charity, the fundraising partner of the Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust (MYTT), continues to enhance services that directly benefit over half a million people every year. This includes community-based healthcare, in-home support, and hospital care across MYTT’s three hospital sites.

Keith Ramsay, Chair of Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust said:

We’re thrilled to launch Hands Across Wakefield as a powerful symbol of togetherness in Wakefield. Our community, businesses, and schools are rallying behind this event, and we’re already feeling the buzz across the city.

It’s an opportunity to not only commemorate the incredible legacy of Pinderfields Hospital but also to unite for a meaningful cause.

As a special part of the event, students from across Wakefield entered a design competition for the official event badge. The winner, 11-year-old Rosie Killey from St. John’s CE (VA) J&I School, was recently presented with her badge at her school. Rosie’s design will be worn by participants on the day, serving as a lasting reminder of the event and the impact of community support.

MY Hospitals Charity invites everyone to save the date, join the chain, and be part of a groundbreaking event that promises to be a memorable day of unity and compassion.

For more information on participation or sponsorship opportunities, please contact MY Hospitals Charity at midyorks.myhopsitalscharity@nhs.net or visit www.bit.ly/holdMYhand