Harrogate Hospital charity staff members are taking on the National Three Peaks challenge to fundraise for new equipment at the hospital's ICU.
Fundraisers to take on three peaks for new equipment at Harrogate Hospital A number of teams are gearing up for the National Three Peaks challenge to fundraise for new equipment in Harrogate Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
Harrogate Hospital & Community Charity (HHCC), staff members from Harrogate District Hospital’s ICU and other HHCC fundraisers are planning to conquer each of the highest peaks in Scotland, England and Wales within 24 hours - a total walking distance of 23 miles and a total ascent of 3,064 metres.
Those taking part will start their journey at Ben Nevis on Tuesday 3rd October, completing both Scotland’s highest mountain and Scafell Pike, England’s highest mountain, before nightfall.
The next morning will be the final stretch of the journey as the team plan to ascend Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales, and complete the challenge just as the sun rises on Wednesday 4th October.
The funds raised during the challenge will go towards the purchase of a MRI compatible ventilator which will allow clinical staff to accurately assess patients during transfer and ensure they can receive MRI scans while they remain ventilated.
Eve Geldart, Lead Critical Care Nurse in ICU said:
[caption id="attachment_72503" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] The fundraising team raising money for new equipment at Harrogate Hospital.[/caption]"As a service that is required to provide urgent lifesaving treatments to patients, it is important that we are able to perform specialised investigations like MRI in a timely manner.
"Currently, we would need to transfer intensive care patients to another hospital to get an MRI as we don't have the specialised equipment that is needed to monitor and support their breathing during the test.
"An MRI compatible ventilator and patient monitoring system will allow us to provide this investigation for our patients at Harrogate District Hospital for the first time ever."
Sammy Lambert, Business Development, Charity and Volunteer Manager has said:
"I’m excited to be taking part in the National Three Peaks challenge and can’t wait to start training and fundraising to raise vital funds, going above and beyond the provision of the NHS!
"Three years ago I had a horrendous injury and dislocated both my ankles.
"Following surgery to get me back on the road to recovery, I’m looking forward to this challenge and hoping to stay upright!"
Dan Thirkell, Mobilisation Manager said:
Read more local stories from Your Harrogate here."As an active member of the HHCC Team, I have taken on a range of challenges however this will be my first time undertaking the National Three Peaks.
"I greatly appreciate any support you can offer by helping to reach our fundraising target and facilitate ICU with this much needed equipment."

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