Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust (ACT)

??♂??? They did it! A brave 15-strong cycling team from Brown & Co., LLP took on a challenging 26-mile ride from St Neots to Addenbrooke’s in memory of their colleague, Danielle Spauls who passed away in August 2023 and was cared for at the hospital . ?? Despite the downpour and splashes from passing traffic meaning that they could even wring out their gloves (!), they pedalled strong, completing the ride in just 4 hours! Nursing staff from the Neuro Critical Care Unit (NCCU) were there to welcome the riders over the finishing line at the Astra Zeneca hub in Cambridge, along with staff from ACT. Jane Olds, Matron of Critical Care at Addenbrooke’s, praised the group of riders who arrived dripping wet and cold but in good spirits. “I’m blown away by the cyclists doing this,” she said. “It’s so impressive. Everybody has such busy lives and to try and squeeze something like this in and raise this amount of money is phenomenal. It will make a massive difference to the patients on NCCU.” #CycleForCharity #InMemoryOfDanielle ??♀??? Could YOUR company make Addenbrooke's even better? Visit https://lnkd.in/eAV7fCiu to find out more

??Today is #RareDiseaseDay.?? We interviewed Dr. Carmen Minea, trainee Consultant Doctor, and Miss Ruby Cross, Clinical Nurse Specialist Inherited Metabolic Disorders, from the Lysosomal Disorders Unit at Addenbrooke’s, finding out many interesting facts about rare diseases along the way. Find out more at https://lnkd.in/enSsYXQX including some interesting facts like how do rare diseases get named? ?? You can support the Rare Diseases Department at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust by visiting https://lnkd.in/efGhej7 ??

Nick Fisk is running the TTP Cambridge Half Marathon on 9 March for Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in memory of his wife, Marissa and to thank the teams that cared for her?? He said: “As a lifelong Brighton fan, I’m not sure I should be sharing this photo; but when my beautiful wife Marissa, a lifelong Palace fan, was diagnosed with Myeloma in 2015, sporting allegiances seemed irrelevant! “And here I am now, nine years later, standing in front of the same map, still missing her and still grateful to the wonderful team at Addenbrookes. “Whilst the eventual outcome for poor Marissa was unfortunately always inevitable, that prognosis did nothing to diminish the tireless efforts of the doctors to find alternative treatment options; equally it did nothing to diminish the wonderful care and kindness of the nursing and support teams who looked after us. “It’s a wonderful hospital, with wonderful people and I owe them! Whilst I’m now up to 16.8k it’s starting to dawn on me that the further I go the longer it takes! Going to need some of Marissa’s courage if I’m going to finish it in one day??!” If you want to do something to support Addenbrooke's visit our website at https://lnkd.in/ebZ_Gsb to find out more

Have you had a good experience at Addenbrooke's? Now's your chance to shine a light on those amazing staff members and volunteers! Check out our initiative - My Thank You. It’s super easy to send a personal note of gratitude. Just visit ?? https://lnkd.in/e6WQJvwn or text THANKS ACT to 84901. Your message really will brighten someone's day! ???? #MyThankYou #GratitudeMatters

Want to make a BIG impact for just a small amount? By donating directly from your salary to Addenbrooke's Hospital, you can change lives effortlessly! ??? Just ￡10 costs you only ￡8 with immediate tax relief! ???? Set it up in minutes and support patients without lifting a finger. ?? Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ec2aDPX8 ? #PayrollGivingMonth #MakeADifference Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

?? Happy #ValentinesDay! If Addenbrooke’s and the Rosie hold a special place in your heart, why not show us the love? ?? Whether you and your team join an event, volunteer, shop online, sign up for our newsletter, donate, or consider leaving a legacy gift, your support will make a world of difference for patients & staff Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust ?? Explore all the ways to spread the love ?? https://lnkd.in/ebZ_Gsb ?? #Valentineslove #showthelove

?? Celebrating the 10th anniversary of #InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience! ??? Meet Filipa Palma Dos Reis Pereira, an inspiring ACT fellowship recipient working on personalised prostate cancer treatments and promising new options for patients. ???? She said: “In a world where some women still doubt their ability to become doctors or leading scientists with equal opportunities, I was raised to believe I could achieve any academic goal I set for myself. "The fellowship awarded to me ACT was a pivotal moment. It not only equipped me with the skills and knowledge to bridge clinical and basic research, but it also gave me the confidence to pursue bold ideas. "This opportunity allowed me to refine my project into a compelling proposal that secured a CRUK-funded PhD. More importantly, this work has led to promising advances in prostate cancer research, with the potential to expand treatment options for more patients. Fellowships like this have a truly transformative impact on careers. To the girls out there wondering if they can be leading scientists, doctors, and researchers—my answer is a resounding yes! Successful careers are made by setting your goals high and going after them, for boys and girls alike. I am surrounded by brilliant women who lead in their fields, support their families, and, like my mother, prove every day that you don’t have to compromise. You can have it all. Go for it!” ?? Find out how research funded by you is improving patient care at Addenbrooke's: https://lnkd.in/ecKGQUzP

?? Exciting News! ?? The UK’s first multi-centre study, led by a dedicated Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust doctor and backed by ACT, aims to revolutionise treatment for children with traumatic brain injuries! ?? This ground-breaking research is set to bring hope and improve outcomes. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e-KDPmZ9 ??ITV Don’t miss this inspiring story on ITV Anglia tonight!

?? It's #PayrollGiving Month! ?? But did you know you can change lives every month for very little effort? By donating directly from your salary via Payroll Giving to Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust you'll not only help those in need but also enjoy immediate tax relief Give ￡10, and it'll only cost you ￡8! ?? It's easy to set up—make a lasting impact without lifting a finger! Find out more at https://lnkd.in/ec2aDPX8 #payrollgiving

?? It's #WorldCancerDay! ?? Today, ACT joined forces with amazing organisations at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to shine a light on enhanced cancer services. ??? We shared how your generous donations help fund initiatives for patients and we were wowed with a VR tour of tumours and robot-assisted surgery! ???? Visit our website ?? https://lnkd.in/etaPPY68 and find out how to get involved in upcoming fundraising events to help support these vital services. ???? #CancerAwareness