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Children in Kingfisher Ward of Dorset County Hospital to benefit from bikers’ generosity

DocBike has launched a brand-new ride out to bring festive cheer to children and young people at Dorset County Hospital this Christmas.

DocBike’s Santa Toy Run will take place on Sunday 22nd December 2024 and calls upon big-hearted bikers to donate an unwrapped gift, which can be given to young patients staying in Kingfisher Ward at Dorset County Hospital, to open on Christmas Day.

Kingfisher Ward is Dorset County Hospital’s ward for children and young people aged 0 to 17 years and provides a friendly, safe and welcoming environment for young patients being cared for at the hospital. Staff at Kingfisher Ward adopt a philosophy of family-centred care, with each child/young person being cared for as an individual as well as being part of a family.

For many, Christmas represents a special time of year to come together with family and friends. Sadly, due to illness or injury, there will be children and young people who will be unable to spend Christmas at home with their family. DocBike’s Santa Toy Run aims to bring joy to young patients during this difficult time, with a special gift powered by the generosity of the public.

To get into the festive spirit, bikers are encouraged to don their best Christmas fancy dress outfits, for the special 35-mile ride out which starts at The Churchill Arms in Alderholt. Refreshments will be available to purchase at the starting point from 10.00am, with all participants needing to sign in by 11.15am.

The Santa Toy Run will set off from The Churchill Arms at 11.30am and bikers will be warmly welcomed at Dorset County Hospital, where they will hand over their generously donated gifts to staff from Kingfisher Ward.

The DocBike Charity receives no direct funding from the Government and relies on the generosity of the public to continue their life-saving work, which puts highly trained trauma doctors or critical care paramedics on two wheels, to reduce deaths and serious injuries on the UK’s roads due to motorcycle collisions.

Registration for DocBike’s Santa Toy Run is free, however any donations made while registering to help towards the charity’s operational costs would be very much appreciated.

Commenting on the difference this will make to young patients, Emma Davies, Kingfisher Ward Sister at Dorset County Hospital said:

“We are extremely grateful to DocBike for their generous donations. This kindness and support make such a difference to the experience of children receiving care in hospital. We truly appreciate their contributions and look forward to seeing the joy and excitement this brings to our young patients.”

Online registration for DocBike’s Santa Toy Run is now open. To support children and young people this Christmas, register online today by visiting: www.bit.ly/docbike-toyrun

More information about DocBike can be found by visiting the charity’s website: www.docbike.org.

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DocBike Volunteers ready for the Santa Toy Run

DocBike Volunteers ready for the Santa Toy Run