Sheffield Children's Hospital: Selfless locals share the stories behind their snowflake donations at Christmas

These are just some of the stories behind some of Sheffield Children's Hospital's iconic snowflakes in 2023.
Watch more of our videos on Shots! 
and live on Freeview channel 276
Visit Shots! now

The big, bright snowflakes on the exterior of Sheffield Children's Hospital has become a staple of the city's winter traditions.

The Star spoke with three individuals, including patients, local businesses and student groups, about why they got involved with the snowflakes in 2023.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

Leah Walton, who has raised over £3,000 for the Children's Hospital Charity; Terry Woods, whose daughter received treatment in the hospital; and Alfie Williams, from the Sheffield University Concert Orchestra; all shared the stories behind their donations.

You can watch their interviews in the video at the top of this page.

Comment Guidelines

National World encourages reader discussion on our stories. User feedback, insights and back-and-forth exchanges add a rich layer of context to reporting. Please review our Community Guidelines before commenting.