From lab coats to leap of faith – Lucy and Katie take on the skydive for our charity

Healthcare Science Assistants, Lucy and Katie from the Royal Derby Hospital’s pathology department, are swapping their lab coats for parachutes as they prepare to take part in this year’s charity skydive. They have both always wanted to take part in a skydive and were prompted to take action after spotting an event poster in the hospital

Skydiving at seventeen: Teagan’s leap of gratitude for mum’s care

Seventeen-year-old Teagan Sumner from Derby isn’t your average sixth form student — this weekend, she’ll be jumping out of a plane in a daring skydive to raise funds for the high dependency ward at the Royal Derby Hospital and, for Teagan, it’s personal.

Chris Takes on London Marathon to Support Nightingale Macmillan Unit in Derby

Chris Dornan, from Derby, is gearing up to conquer the London Marathon later this month in a bid to raise funds for the Nightingale Macmillan Unit, situated at The Royal Derby Hospital. Securing a coveted spot in this year’s marathon through the ballot, Chris is determined to use the opportunity to support the unit, driven by personal ties as his partner, Hannah, serves as a senior sister there. “I chose to raise funds for the unit as the team there work so hard day-to-day to ensure all patients receive the best care possible and that their families are well supported during their time in hospital”, said Chris.
Amanda takes on the London Marathon

Amanda gains her place at the London Marathon after seven ballot attempts

Amanda Barlow, from Derby, is no stranger to the London Marathon, but this year marks a special milestone. After applying for a ballot place seven times, she has finally secured one and she's using it to raise money for our charity.

Every Mile for Grandma: Ousman’s Marathon Mission

Ousman Khizer has set himself a lifelong challenge to run all six world major marathons. It’s an extraordinary goal that demands time, resilience and determination, but every mile he runs will be in memory of someone very special – his beloved grandma, Sakina Bibi

The friendliest place on the planet: how the NMU helped Eleri live her final chapter

The Nightingale Macmillan Unit (NMU) at the Royal Derby Hospital is a specialist palliative care unit that provides comfort, dignity and personalised support to patients nearing the end of life. Funded in part by charitable donations, the NMU offers more than just clinical care, it provides holistic therapies, creative activities and a warm, welcoming environment where families can spend their final precious moments together.

A beard of many colours: Martin’s year-long charity challenge

Retired gas fitter and Mickleover Golf Club member, Martin Wright from Burton on Trent, is turning heads and raising funds, one colourful beard at a time. In support of Derby & Burton Hospitals Charity, Martin has committed to dyeing his beard a different colour every month from April 2025 to March 2026. His unique idea was inspired by Mickleover Golf Club selecting the hospital charity as their Captain’s Charity this financial year.

Wrestlers raise over £4,000 for the children’s department at Queen’s Hospital Burton

On Saturday 30 March, more than 160 wrestling fans packed into Marston’s Sports and Social Club in Burton for Help the Hospital — a community wrestling show with one big goal: to give back to Queen’s Hospital Burton’s children’s department.

Burton Rotary Club Marks Milestone with 200th Hospital Pack at Queen’s Hospital Burton

Our friends at Burton Rotary Club celebrated a significant milestone on Friday, 9 May, with the presentation of the 200th ‘Home from Hospital Pack’ at Queen’s Hospital Burton. The initiative, led by club ex-president Mel Thomas, has been running since 2021 and is supported by our Charity.
Colin and his family, achieve more success in raising funds for the Nightingale Macmillan Unit

Colin and his family, achieve more success in raising funds for the Nightingale Macmillan Unit

Derby man, Colin Attenborough has raised an additional £900, for the Nightingale Macmillan Unit, with the help of his friends and family.