CW+, the official charity of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, raised more than £35,000 at its abseil event recently.
Seventy-three participants took part in the two-day challenge, bravely descending the side of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital to raise funds for projects that enhance patient care, support staff wellbeing, and drive innovation across Chelsea and Westminster and West Middlesex University hospitals.
Fundraisers ranged in age from 11 to 87 and included hospital and charity staff, a Chelsea Pensioner, children from Kensington Prep School and CW+ Chief Executive Chris Chaney. The event was supported by a lively crowd of friends, families and local residents.
CW+ fundraiser Ellen abseiled in memory of her brother, who was cared for at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.
She said:
“Every step down that building was for Tom – and for every individual or family who needs the same care, compassion and hope that we were given.”
Chloe Roberts, Public Fundraising Manager at CW+, said:
“We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who took part, donated and supported this special event. Money raised will go directly to projects that benefit our patients and staff.”
CW+ runs a calendar of challenge events throughout the year and encourages anyone interested in supporting the charity to get involved. For more information visit: www.cwplus.org.uk/events/.
