Two consultants from Macclesfield Hospital have raised over £2,295 for the Hospital's dementia ward.

The pair achieved this after walking the Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge.

Back at Macc Hospital!

Dr Michelle Kelly, Acute Medicine Consultant and Dr Katherine White, Consultant in Care of Older People, completed 103 miles between them after walking along the island's stunning coastal path, spectacular southern cliffs and past the iconic Needles.

Monies raised will support the Acute and Elderly Care Ward which specialises in dementia and will help with the refurbishment of the ward's dementia garden and support the organisation of activities, which help patients feel more settled and engaged during their stay.

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Following the event, Katherine said: "It went really well. I completed the full challenge and walked 111km with 24 hours of walking continuously - apart from rest stops!

Superstar Michelle walked 56km, which is amazing with a hamstring injury. It was a tough challenge both physically and mentally but really enjoyable, and the sun also came out!

94 people have donated so far.

"The monies raised will be an amazing help in renovating the much-needed garden space for our dementia patients and their relatives. We're very grateful to all our sponsors who have made this garden a reality."

In addition to the aforementioned total, a further £555 was fundraised through GiftAid.

Dr Katherine 'Kat' White and Dr Michelle Kelly, with Lisa Nixon Activities Coordinator on Ward 9.

Macclesfield: To find out more and donate to their cause, please click here.

East Cheshire NHS Charity goes above and beyond standard government funding to make your local NHS that extra special. From supporting staff health and wellbeing to providing toys to brighten up our young patients' days to making long stay patients feel more at home – their mission is to make a visible difference.

Dementia garden at Macclesfield Hospital. (Image - East Cheshire NHS Charity)

They raise funds to support Macclesfield District General Hospital, Knutsford Community Hospital, Congleton War Memorial Hospital and a range of community services. The Charity is based at Macclesfield Hospital, Victoria Road.

If you'd like to get involved in fundraising for East Cheshire NHS Charity, as an individual, group or workplace, or could nominate them as a charity of the year partner, get in touch with the fundraising team on [email protected] or visit THIS LINK.

Well done!