From FIT Test to finish line: Andy’s story
When Andy Robinson lines up for the London Marathon this year, he won’t just be running 26.2 miles – he’ll be running to say thank you. Thank you for the staff and services that were…
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Big miles for little lives: Ben takes on the London Marathon for Neonatal Intensive Care
On 26 April 2026, Ben will take on the iconic 26.2‑mile London Marathon in support of our charity, raising funds for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). It’s a cause deeply rooted in his family’s…
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Introducing our amazing 2026 London Marathon Runners
We are incredibly humbled that 16 runners are taking on the London Marathon this year in support of our charity. Our team of 16 is made up of both NHS staff working in our hospitals…
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Your donations in action: bringing contrast enhanced mammography to Royal Derby’s Breast Unit
Thanks to generous fundraising and donations, our charity has helped bring Contrast Enhanced Spectral Mammography (CESM) to patients under the care of University Hospitals of Derby and Burton (UHDB). A clearer picture for patients CESM…
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Donations fund a large-scale mural in Derby’s Nightingale Macmillan Unit
Thanks to the generosity of our donors and supporters, we have been able to commission a beautiful large-scale art project in the Nightingale Macmillan Unit (NMU) at Royal Derby Hospital. The mural helps to provide…
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Burton Albion visit lifts spirits for patients and staff at Queen’s Hospital Burton
Players and coaching staff from Burton Albion Football Club’s men’s and women’s teams paid a special visit to Queen’s Hospital Burton this month, helping to brighten the day for patients and staff in the lead-up to the…
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Derbyshire County Cricket Club brighten the day for patients at Florence Nightingale Community Hospital
Patients and staff at Derby’s Florence Nightingale Community Hospital enjoyed an early dose of festive spirit this week as players and staff from Derbyshire County Cricket Club dropped in for a special visit arranged by…
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Derby County players bring festive cheer to the Royal Derby Hospital
Derby County Football Club helped to bring some festive cheer to the Royal Derby Hospital on Tuesday 2 December, as Head Coach John Eustace and members of the men’s first team squad spent the afternoon…
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The ho-ho-ho-ttest event in town: The Derby Santa Run spreads festive cheer across Markeaton Park
On Sunday 30 November, we watched Markeaton Park transform into a sea of red and white as hundreds of Santas came together for this year’s Derby Santa Run. The event saw 700 people turn out…
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A new day room opens at the Nightingale Macmillan Unit thanks to donations
The Nightingale Macmillan Unit (NMU) at the Royal Derby Hospital has officially opened its new day room – a calm, welcoming space for patients and their loved ones to spend precious time together. What was…
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