Patient stories

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Samantha Gathercole Communications and Media Manager Posted on: 27 Feb 2024

Seven-year-old William's charity challenge for hospital that saved his life

Seven-year-old William, who survived sepsis at the age of three and underwent a double leg amputation, is taking on a special challenge in aid of Nottingham Children's Hospital.

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Samantha Gathercole Communications and Media Manager Posted on: 26 Oct 2023

Why Sallyann is raising money for breast cancer research in Nottingham

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we're spotlighting one of our incredible breast cancer research fundraisers, Sallyann Petts.

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Samantha Gathercole Communications and Media Manager Posted on: 23 Oct 2023

Tree of Courage unveiled at Nottingham Breast Institute

We've unveiled a special Tree of Courage at Nottingham Breast Institute, to recognise all those whose lives have been touched by breast cancer.

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Samantha Gathercole Communications and Media Manager Posted on: 10 Jul 2023

Play specialists help young patients undergo MRI scans without sedation

Thanks to your support, we've funded a new scheme where play specialists help young patients undergo MRI scans without the need for anaesthetic.

Odette lies in a hospital bed. She's wearing a Strong Girls Club t-shirt

Samantha Gathercole Communications and Media Manager Posted on: 05 Jun 2023

Couple runs five marathons in five days to thank hospital for saving daughter’s life

A couple has run five marathons in five days to thank staff at Nottingham Children’s Hospital for saving the life of their young daughter.

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Samantha Gathercole Communications and Media Manager Posted on: 15 May 2023

Dad’s 114-mile hike to thank hospital for saving daughter’s life

A father is hiking more than 100 miles to thank staff at Nottingham Children's Hospital for saving the life of his eight-year-old daughter.

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