Blue Skies News


Winter Wonderland raises money for Neonatal Unit

22/12/2011

TWO sister’s in law have put on their debut event in aid of Blackpool Hospitals’ Blue Skies Hospitals Fund, as part of their new events company.

Inspirational fundraiser thanked for his dedication

22/12/2011

AN inspirational fundraiser who has dedicated his time to charity following the death of his fiancée in February has been thanked in a special presentation.

Local hospital supports bereaved families at Christmas time

08/12/2011

MORE than 140 people from across the Fylde coast remembered their loved ones at a special ceremony at Blackpool Victoria Hospital this week.

Innovative new clinical centre on the Fylde set to revolutionise patient care

05/12/2011

PATIENT care across the Fylde Coast is set to be revolutionised with the building of a pioneering Clinical Research Centre; the first of its size in the area.

Trust Calendar 2012

24/10/2011

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is now selling its 2012 calendar for the bargain price of just £1. The calendar is made up of pictures taken by staff members from around the Trust and all proceeds go to Blue Skies Hospitals Fund. For more information or to buy a calendar please call 01253 657904.

Bereaved families and friends invited to remember this December

24/10/2011

MEMBERS of the public are being invited to remember their loved ones at a special memorial evening to be held next month. Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust will be hosting the Tree of Lights ceremony on Monday December 5th at Blackpool Victoria Hospital to help families pay tribute to lost loved ones in the run up to Christmas

Pink Power helps local Breast Care Unit

24/10/2011

BREAST Care patients of the Fylde Coast are set to benefit from a kind donation from the local branch of a global company.

Sister’s in law are doing it for themselves

21/10/2011

PEOPLE from the Fylde Coast are being encouraged to take a walk in a Winter Wonderland as two sisters in law raise money for their local hospital.

Lytham Lady to raise fashionable funds for local hospital

26/08/2011

A LYTHAM fundraiser is set to hold a fashion evening in memory of her daughter.

Ladies Night brings fun in aid of Breast Care Centre

19/08/2011

A KIND hearted Lytham lady has raised thousands after organising a large scale ladies night in aid of Breast Care at Blackpool Victoria Hospital. Denise Booth organised the ‘I’m Every Woman’ event at the De Vere Hotel in Blackpool in July and raised £2824 for the cause.

Community group hits the right note with annual fundraiser

18/08/2011

THIS year’s Carleton Proms hit all the right notes as it raised more than £4,000 to benefit children in the area staying in local hospitals.

Blackpool Hospital charity nets generous donation from fishing match

18/08/2011

A CHARITY fishing match for staff at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has helped boost hospital cancer services.

An inspirational journey in memory of an inspirational person

25/07/2011

A PRESTON man has completed a gruelling 190 mile bike ride in memory of his fiancé who died earlier this year after being diagnosed with leukaemia.

Blackpool Hospital Ward benefits from microwave donation

25/07/2011

FUNDRAISERS from Poulton have helped to improve the experience of
patients in hospital with the donation of two microwaves for Blackpool Victoria
Hospital’s Ward 25.

Alison Groves Cyclist

12/08/2010

A CYCLIST with a heart for charity has raised money for Blackpool Victoria Hospital.

Sarah Bruce Cycle fundraiser

12/08/2010

A PHYSIOTHERAPIST from Blackpool Victoria Hospital is to cycle from coast to coast to raise money for the Stroke Unit after her father suffered from the debilitating attack.

Susan Langford Fundraiser

11/08/2010

A FAMILY, passionate for fundraising held a fine dining experience to raise funds for Blackpool Victoria Hospital.

Blue Skies Launch

09/07/2010

TWO Blackpool football legends have given their backing to the new name for the charity supporting local hospitals.