Fundraising: Lighting the way together at Sheffield Children’s Hospital
On Monday, I experienced one of those moments that reminds me why community sits at the heart of everything we do at Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity.
As dusk fell outside Sheffield Children’s Hospital, we came together to switch on two very special light displays – our Dragon and Lanterns and Moon and Stars – welcoming in the Year of the Horse and marking the start of Ramadan. It was a joyful, meaningful evening that celebrated culture, generosity, and togetherness, all under one glowing skyline.
These displays aren’t just about lights. They’re about connection. For the children and families who spend time in hospital, they offer comfort, colour and something magical to look up at. For our city, they’re a reminder of the many communities that make Sheffield such a special place.
Events like this don’t happen without incredible teamwork. I want to say a huge thank you to our Estates team at Sheffield Children’s for helping to get everything safely installed and switched on, to AP Lifters for their support with the installation, and to Wildfire, who generously provided sound on the night at no cost.
I’m also incredibly grateful to our Moon and Stars and Dragon and Lanterns supporter committees. Their passion, dedication and countless hours of hard work are what make these campaigns possible year after year.
Most importantly, thank you to everyone who joined us on the night and to all those who have supported the campaigns so far. Together, more than £50,000 has already been pledged – an amazing achievement that will help us continue to make a real difference for patients and families at Sheffield Children’s.
When our community comes together like this, the impact truly shines. Find out more at sheffieldchildrens.org/light-campaigns