A KIND-hearted Worcester mum who raised nearly £700 by running the city’s half marathon has donated it to the children’s ward at Worcestershire Royal Hospital.
Annie Bird, from Claines, decided to take on the gruelling half marathon last month to raise money for the Riverbank children’s ward after her two young children were treated on the ward.
The £673 Annie has raised will be used to buy toys for the children on the ward, as well as sensory toys to benefit children with learning disabilities.
She said: “I decided to run the half marathon as a challenge, but thought it would be a good opportunity to give something back to a good cause.
“As my two children have both been treated here on the ward, and everyone here has been so wonderful I thought it would be a good place to donate to.
“It’s also a bonus to see for myself where the money goes.”
Children’s play specialist on Riverbank Ward, Charlotte Hamflett, said: “It’s a huge achievement to complete a half marathon and it’s amazing that Annie has decided to donate this money from it to the children’s ward.
“We’re so grateful for every donation and this money will make a real difference to our youngest patients and children with learning disabilities.”
