Nurses From The Qe Set To Take On Great Birmingham Run
Nine nurses from the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QE) in Birmingham are gearing up to run the Morrisons Great Birmingham Run to raise funds for Cure Leukaemia.
The team all work on blood cancer ward 625 at the hospital and administer some of the treatments made possible by funds raised for the charity. They are set to join another strong Team Cure Leukaemia for the 13.1 mile half marathon on Sunday October 18th for an event that has raised over £200,000 for the charity in the last two years.
September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month and Kate Rogers, Laura Conway, Jennifer Slater, Rebecca Walker, Kiran Ali, Rachael Cooke, Jaclyn Smith, Mark Everitt and Melissa Magson are aiming to raise as much money as possible to benefit the patients they treat every day.
Kate Rogers, ward 625 sister said, “we're all really excited to be taking part in the Morrisons Great Birmingham Run! We'll run as a team and get through the 13.1mile course knowing that we will be helping the patients we treat every day. The work Cure Leukaemia support makes such a difference to the lives of blood cancer patients in our region and we are determined to raise as many funds as possible to save more lives. We'd urge people to give what they can as any donation big or small can do so much.”
James McLaughlin, Cure Leukaemia's Chief Executive said, “it is fantastic to have such a strong team from the QE representing the charity in the Morrisons Great Birmingham Run. Our purpose as a charity is to help support and fund specialist research nurses who can then administer pioneering treatments to patients battling this terrible disease, so to have a team of ten running this October will be a very proud moment for everyone associated with Cure Leukaemia. Please get behind these wonderful people and help raise vital funds that will help save lives.”
Places are still available to join the Nurses in Team Cure Leukaemia. To sign up email Joe@CureLeukaemia.co.uk today!
To donate to the Laura and the team go to: www.JustGiving.com/625
Related Articles
1/11
Your road to Greatness in Birmingham
The AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run is back on Sunday 7 May. Expect iconic landmarks and incredible local support along the 10k and half marathon route.
Reigning team champions return to Birmingham
As winners of last year’s Business Challenge, Solihull School returns to the start line for the AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run.
Groundbreaking Joint Venture for Future of Athletics in the UK
UK Athletics (UKA), The Great Run Company (GRC) and London Marathon Events (LME) today announced the creation of a new joint venture, Athletic Ventures.
Doting Brothers Set to Race in Memory of Baby Sister
Two loving brothers from Newcastle-Under-Lyme are limbering up to take on the AJ Bell Junior and Mini Great Birmingham Run in memory of their little sister.
Great Birmingham Run scores a hat-trick!
With a month to go before the AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run, the three football clubs are encouraging fans to run for their community foundations.
Arup are up for the challenge on Sunday 5 May
39 runners from engineering giant Arup are taking on the AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run Business Challenge.
Taking it in Their Stride in Memory of a Friend
One team of Great Birmingham Run runners is gearing up for a challenge that goes beyond the miles they'll pound on the pavement.
10 Reasons you should run the AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run
As we countdown to event day on 5 May, we spell out 10 reasons why you should get involved and (if you haven’t already!) sign up.
Emon’s expert tips for training during Ramadan
A reality TV star who ran back to back marathons while fasting during Ramadan is now aiming to inspire his fellow Muslim runners.
Power of Running: Andrew Porter
Andrew Porter, 47, has ran every Great Manchester Run 10k since it started in 2003. Read Andrew's story.
Power of Running: Halee Robinson
After falling out of love with running Halee signed up for the Great Birmingham Run and hasn't looked back. Read Halee's story.
