Youngster's thank you to hospital staff

The 10-year-old Rotherham girl was taken to the Accident and Emergency department when she suffered breathing problems earlier this year.

She said that the staff were so kind that she wanted to stay longer!

In return for her enjoyable visit, she collected all her loose change and pocket money, and handed the 40 to the hospital's Bear Two appeal for a specialist ambulance.

The Children's Hospital is trying to raise 120,000 for the state-of-the art mobile intensive care vehicle.

Bethany, who lives in Scholes, said: "The staff were so kind to me. I have been collecting money for the hospital ever since."

Bethany found out about the appeal through Theo's Club - which is named after hospital mascot Theo the bear and is open to all young patients.

Sheffield Children's Hospital Charity spokesman, Kevin Bazeley, said: "It is wonderful that Bethany has chosen to donate her savings to the Bear Two appeal."

Anyone wanting to make a donation should contact the hospital's charity office on 0114 2717203 or visit www.sheffieldchildrenshospital.org.uk. For more information about Bear Two or to support the appeal call Kevin on 07858 025606.