Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust’s charity ‘dreamdrops’ has received an amazing donation of over £500 for the Holly Ward at Hinchingbrooke Hospital.

Sally Burgess from St Ives recently took on the mammoth challenge of Climbing Snowdon, by herself, in under 3 hours! In July she will attempt to swim 100 lengths in 1 hour 50 minutes and in October she will take part in the Great Eastern Run – 13.1 miles.

Sally said: "My son Malcolm was very ill in December 2017. He was looked after on Holly Ward and received care at home after being discharged.

"I decided to raise money for dreamdrops to give something back to the wonderful staff that looked after Malcolm and our family.

"Climbing Snowdon was a huge challenge but also an amazing experience. I met some wonderful people on the day, everyone was really friendly and the views were stunning!"

Anne-Marie Hamilton, Chairman of dreamdrops said: "We are delighted to receive this wonderful donation. I am thrilled that the climb went so well and cannot believe how quickly Sally managed to climb Snowdon; it is a terrific achievement, particularly as she did this ‘solo’ without any back up team!

"The money raised with go towards some new comfortable armchairs for the parents to use on Holly Ward. After nearly 14 years with the original chairs, the parents will be able to sit in comfort whilst on the ward. We cannot thank Sally enough."

If you would like to find out more and donate to Sally’s cause please visit her Just Giving page at: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/sallystriplechallenge or if you would like to find out more about dreamdrops please visit the website at:
http://dreamdropschildrenscharity.org/donations-and-fundraising/