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Discharge Lounge team raise funds for Centre

05 September 2023

A group - including Shirley and some of the Discharge Lounge team and staff from the Sandra Chapman Centre - are pictured in the Centre garden with a large cheque. There are ten women in the photo - three are seated in the middle on a wooden bench which is covered by an arch-shaped roof. Three, including a senior nurse, stand on one side and three nurses in blue uniforms on the other. Another nurse in a dark blue uniform kneels down next to those who are seated, including Shirley. The three under the wooden arch hold the large cheque between them. All the women are smiling and looking at the camera. 

Our Discharge Lounge team, plus friends and supporters, have raised an amazing £2,344 for our Sandra Chapman Centre to show support for a colleague who is currently receiving treatment at the Centre.

Kay Hart, Discharge team Co-ordinator, and colleagues organised a team to take part in the Lowestoft’s Park Run and the runners raised the incredible amount through sponsorship and donations.

The money has been raised to show support for Shirley Pendergast, who has worked in the Discharge Lounge and on wards at the James Paget for many years.

Kay said; “Shirley is a colleague and a dear friend and the amount raised is testament to how well loved she is. We were running/ walking to raise her spirits, but additionally to raise some much needed funds for the Sandra Chapman Centre. We asked people to show their support for our lovely mate during her difficult journey and so many responded – thank you all.”

Maxine Taylor, James Paget Hospital Charity Manager, said; “Thank you to everyone who took part in the Park Run and all those who made a donation. The money raised will help support patients using the Centre and we are very grateful for your support.”

The team who took part in the fundraising are pictured in a group on Lowestoft seafront. The South Pier amusements, shops and yacht club are visible behind the group of around a dozen people who are all dressed in running clothing and some wearing pink.