Ealing: hospital trust run virtual half marathon for dementia

By Hannah Davenport

23rd Sep 2021 | Local News

LNWH Charity Virtual Half Marathon will take place in October. (Image: Hannah Davenport)
LNWH Charity Virtual Half Marathon will take place in October. (Image: Hannah Davenport)

LONDON North West University Healthcare (LNWH) are putting on a virtual half marathon in October to raise funds for the hospital charity and dementia care.

Participants can do the 13. 1 miles by running or walking, either in one go or in stages throughout the month.

This is ahead of the Ealing Half Marathon which will go ahead this Sunday, 26 September.

Money raised by the LNWH Charity Virtual Half Marathon will support several hospital projects including more facilities for dementia patients.

More than a quarter of the trust's hospital beds are occupied by dementia patients, with nearly 9,000 people affected by dementia in Brent, Ealing and Harrow, according to the charity.

This number is projected to rise to more than 12,000 by 2030.

One of the projects will be transforming the décor of its elderly care day rooms into settings reminiscent of the 1940s-60s, to help put dementia patients at ease.

David Jenkins, Joint Director of Charities at Hillingdon and London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust, said: "LNWH charity is absolutely delighted to be hosting its first half marathon and this fundraising event is a fantastic way for people to come together for such worthy causes.

"I would urge people to take up the challenge and support us in our efforts to help patients and our dedicated staff to care and work even more effectively."

All virtual half marathon participants are asked to pay a minimum entry fee of £10 which includes an event T-shirt.

Everyone who completes the 13.1 mile distance and raises money will receive a medal for their efforts.

Those wishing to take part in the race can follow updates on the Facebook and Twitter accounts for the LNWH charity (#LNWHCHARITYCHALLENGE).

Email: lnwh-tr [email protected] to register for the race.

The LNWH NHS Trust covers Central Middlesex Hospital, Ealing Hospital, Northwick Park Hospital and St Mark's Hospital.

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