Posted by julie
on 14/10/2009, 4:15 pm
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BBC Sheffield and The Children's Hospital in Sheffield are joining together in the hope of making a difference to thousands of children and their families across South Yorkshire.
The BBC Sheffield Kids' Scanner Appeal wants to raise half a million pounds over the next six months to buy a new CT scanner for The Children's Hospital which is part of Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust.
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The Hospital's current scanner is now over seven years old and is used more than 1600 times a year and in need of replacement.
It shows bones, blood, blood vessels and soft tissue in the body, so from a broken bone to suspected cancer or perhaps a trauma incident and more, a CT scanner can make a huge difference.
Because of the developments in technology a new scanner will provide better diagnosis and treatment for patients which could make the difference between life and death for many children.
The Children's Hospital in Sheffield has been rated the best in the country, providing specialist care to people up to the age of 16. It not only treats patients from across South Yorkshire but from all around the United Kingdom too.
There is a chance that someone you know has been touched by the Hospital in some way. Keep listening to BBC Radio Sheffield in the coming months to hear some heart-warming stories from parents, their children and the hospital staff who make a real difference.
David Vernon-Edwards is director of the Children's Hospital Charity. "We're delighted to be teaming up with BBC Sheffield on radio and online to launch an appeal for this life-saving piece of equipment," he said.
"The Children's Hospital in Sheffield is currently the best performing Children's NHS Trust in the country and we want to continue to be at the forefront of paediatric care, using the best equipment possible.
"We hope everyone will get behind the appeal so our young patients can benefit from the latest in scanner technology as soon as possible."
Be part of it. Make a difference.
This is your chance to make a difference to thousands of children and their families and help with our appeal to raise £500,000. Be part of it and contribute today to the BBC Sheffield Kids' Scanner Appeal.
You can keep an eye on the appeal's progress by checking the thermometer below. As of 9am on Monday 12 October 2009, the amount raised was: £111.088. £50,000 of this came from the Master Cutler's Challenge.
Amount donated so far:
£111,088.00
Donate now online:
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Please send a cheque (no cash please) to:
BBC Sheffield Kids Scanner Appeal
The Children's Hospital Charity
Western Bank
Sheffield
S10 2TH
Get in touch
Let us know about how you are raising money for the BBC Sheffield Kids' Scanner Appeal: kidsscannerappeal@bbc.co.uk
The appeal donation line number is:
0114 271 7203
In the event of the appeal exceeding its target, any surplus funds will be used on other projects in the hospital which will benefit children and their families.
The BBC Sheffield Kids' Scanner Appeal. Be part of it on BBC Radio Sheffield.
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