17 July 2014
They’ve done it!
The ward team and friends of ward 12 have worked tirelessly this year both on and off the ward and have raised over £6000 for a new bladder scanner.
The team previously had access to a bladder scanner on another ward but last year Staff Nurse James Gold decided that the ward would benefit from their own scanner, to enhance the care being provided to patients. After a lot of persuasion from an old friend who is a marathon runner, James signed up to Edinburgh Marathon. He told his colleagues who were delighted to support him – providing that they didn’t actually have to run!
Before long, ‘fundraising fever’ had spread across the whole ward and they organised a bake sale, a handbags and gladrags sale and the Friends of the BGH raised £230 at the annual staff softball tournament (see attached photo).
The Borders Barmy Army ran on treadmills in BGH for a day, between them covering the distance of three marathons while rattling buckets to raise £543.55.
With the support of his team, James completed the marathon and despite it being a tough physical challenge, the thought of the new scanner was enough to get his tired legs over the finish line.
James said “the thing I’ve enjoyed most about the whole thing is seeing the ‘ripple effect’ of the marathon fundraising. The whole team were behind this project and everyone has worked together to achieve our goal”.
Director of Nursing at NHS Borders, Evelyn Rodger said: “I would like to pass on my congratulations to James, Susan and the team for the proactive approach they have taken to purchase an item of equipment that enhances the patient experience in Ward 12. I would also like to thank everyone who donated to enable us to complete the project in such a short space of time.”
