Fundraising: Theo’s Egg Run brings the community together
As Easter fast approaches, I’m so excited for this year’s Theo’s Egg Run in support of Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity.
On Sunday April 5, hundreds of motorcyclists will once again ride across Sheffield, ending their route at Weston Park opposite Sheffield Children’s Hospital. Supporters join us in Weston Park to wave the bikers in, and it’s a brilliant way to mark the Easter weekend.
As community fundraising officer at the charity, I love seeing how this event brings people together. It’s always such an amazing event, and last year even though I was on maternity leave, I still went along with my family to soak up the atmosphere.
This is the 26th year of Theo’s Egg Run, and over £110,000 has been raised for Sheffield Children’s since it started. Through this fundraising by all the incredible supporters who attend Egg Run, an incredible legacy of specialist equipment, arts and play, and new ideas has been created at Sheffield Children’s.
This year the event will support the eye department at Sheffield Children’s, funding specialist equipment to make eye tests easier for children and young people.
A standard part of an eye exam, called refraction testing, can be challenging for many children, as it involves the use of eye drops and requires a clinician to be close to their eyes using lenses and glasses.
The new equipment will make these tests quicker and more comfortable, helping to make clinical care kinder for young patients, particularly those with additional needs.
The event wouldn’t be possible without organiser Michael Peat, and charity patron James Toseland, and we’re so grateful for their support.
To join us on the day and help make the difference for Sheffield Children’s, visit sheffieldchildrens.org/eggrun to find out more.