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Community pharmacist takes fundraising to new heights for Time Garden Appeal

Community pharmacist takes fundraising to new heights for Time Garden Appeal

Rainbow Pharmacy Superintendent Pharmacist Ashwin Bhatt will take part in the Extreme Abseil on Saturday 6 June in support of Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity and its Time Garden Appeal. Read more

Published: 26th May, 2026

Author: Nicole Mann

Location: Ipswich Hospital

Background Bob Sensory Room & Garden officially opens at Colchester Hospital

Background Bob Sensory Room & Garden officially opens at Colchester Hospital

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Published: 26th May, 2026

Author: Nicole Mann

Location: Colchester Hospital

Brain Buddies

Brain Buddies

A dedicated group of fundraisers known as the Brain Buddies have raised an incredible £52,929 to support people affected by cancer and brain tumours, following a year of inspiring challenges and overwhelming community support. Read more

Published: 22nd May, 2026

Author: Nicole Mann

5th Colchester & Ipswich Charity Golf Day Celebrates Milestone Total

5th Colchester & Ipswich Charity Golf Day Celebrates Milestone Total

28 golfers assembled at Felixstowe on another glorious early autumn day for the 5th Colchester & Ipswich Charity Golf Day. Read more

Published: 20th October, 2025

Author: Nicole Mann

Hero Hikers Brave the Elements to Raise £20,000

Hero Hikers Brave the Elements to Raise £20,000

The much-loved Hospital Hero Hike made a triumphant return on Saturday 4 October 2025, with around 100 participants lacing up their boots to take on the 21-mile challenge from Colchester Hospital to Ipswich Hospital. Read more

Published: 13th October, 2025

Author: Nicole Mann

Extreme Abseil returns to Ipswich Hospital

Extreme Abseil returns to Ipswich Hospital

Taking part is Joe Alexander who - despite his fear of heights - is taking on the challenge alongside close friends for a cause close to his heart. Read more

Published: 21st March, 2025

Author: Nicole Mann

Remembering Uchenna Okoli: A Legacy of Love

Remembering Uchenna Okoli: A Legacy of Love

Loving wife Ola, embarks on a mission to honor her husbands legacy and support others facing rare condition. Read more

Published: 28th February, 2025

Updated: 5th March, 2025

Author: Nicole Mann

Team Abell hit fundraising milestone

Team Abell hit fundraising milestone

The incredibly hard-working Abell Family-"Team Abell"-have hit an incredible fundraising milestone! Read more

Published: 26th February, 2025

Author: Nicole Mann

Annual Santa Fun Run raises over £22,000 for hospital charity

Annual Santa Fun Run raises over £22,000 for hospital charity

Hundreds of fundraisers took to Colchester Castle Park for the postponed Santa Fun Run, raising over £22,000 for Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity. Read more

Published: 17th January, 2025

Author: Nicole Mann

Join the most colourful event of the year

Join the most colourful event of the year

Christchurch Park is set to be awash with colour on Saturday 28 September with a colour run hosted by Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity. Read more

Published: 20th August, 2024

Author: Nicole Mann

Location: Christchurch Park, Ipswich

£29,000 boost for cancer services

£29,000 boost for cancer services

Cancer services have been handed a £29,000 boost thanks to the generosity of a global shipping company MSC Read more

Published: 29th May, 2024

Author: Nicole Mann

Celebrate with us at this year’s Welly Walk

Celebrate with us at this year’s Welly Walk

We're is inviting families to sign up to stomp your way round Jimmy’s Farm and Wildlife Park and help make this year’s Welly Walk its biggest yet. Read more

Published: 25th April, 2024

Author: Nicole Mann

New Light Therapy treatment for Colchester and Ipswich Hospitals Radiotherapy Departments

New Light Therapy treatment for Colchester and Ipswich Hospitals Radiotherapy Departments

Head and neck cancer patients are now benefiting from a new light therapy treatment which tackles a common side effect caused by chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Read more

Published: 23rd February, 2024

Updated: 1st March, 2024

Author: Esme Booth

Kirstie's Journey Navigating Baby Bereavement

Kirstie's Journey Navigating Baby Bereavement

Following the heart-breaking discovery that her third child, Calliope was born sleeping, Kirstie found comfort in the compassionate guidance of a bereavement officer. Read more

Published: 21st February, 2024

Author: Nicole Mann

Family to Honour Father with Hospital Hero Hike Challenge

Family to Honour Father with Hospital Hero Hike Challenge

Family to walk 21 miles at the Hospital Hero Hike to honour their farther and give back to the department who cared for him for over 25 years. Read more

Published: 21st February, 2024

Author: Nicole Mann

Couple’s thanks for Rycroft’s care

Couple’s thanks for Rycroft’s care

A Wivenhoe couple have thanked hospital staff for the care they gave their baby son and are set to donate a share of £60,000 to them in his memory. Read more

Published: 16th February, 2024

Author: Nicole Mann

Novice Boxer Steps into the Ring for Cancer Wellbeing

Novice Boxer Steps into the Ring for Cancer Wellbeing

Novice boxer Kim is stepping into the ring to support the Cancer Wellbeing and Information Centres at Ipswich and Colchester Hospitals. Read more

Published: 15th February, 2024

Author: Nicole Mann

Oncology department receives generous donation from local family firm

Oncology department receives generous donation from local family firm

Regular supporters Whip Street Motors Ltd have made a generous donation to the Woolverstone Wing at Ipswich Hospital. Read more

Published: 22nd December, 2023

Author: Nicole Mann

Annual Santa Fun Run raises nearly £26,000!

Annual Santa Fun Run raises nearly £26,000!

Hundreds of Santa’s braved the cold and took to Colchester Castle Park for our annual Santa Fun Run. Raising a huge amount for your local hospitals and community sites. Read more

Published: 4th December, 2023

Updated: 7th December, 2023

Author: Nicole Mann

Ipswich Hospital nurses fundraise to decorate parent rooms

Ipswich Hospital nurses fundraise to decorate parent rooms

Ipswich nurses are fundraising to decorate the parents room at Ipswich Hospitals Neonatal unit, in a bid to make it feel more homely for desperately worried parents. Read more

Published: 13th November, 2023

Author: Nicole Mann

Lottery Player Wins Big Just in Time for Retirement!

Lottery Player Wins Big Just in Time for Retirement!

Colchester Hospital staff member wins big just in time for retirement by scooping the make a smile lottery big prize. Read more

Published: 2nd November, 2023

Updated: 15th November, 2023

Author: Nicole Mann

New rehab kit introduced thanks to courageous colleagues

New rehab kit introduced thanks to courageous colleagues

Colchester Critical Care dare devils share how they have used the funds raised from their tandem skydive in June to benefit patient care. Read more

Published: 2nd November, 2023

Author: Nicole Mann

Louise takes on challenge of a lifetime to support incredible service

Louise takes on challenge of a lifetime to support incredible service

Louise took on the adventure and challenge of a lifetime, trekking through the jungle and mountains in Peru to show support for the Cancer Wellbeing and Information Centre. Read more

Published: 22nd October, 2023

Updated: 7th November, 2023

Author: Nicole Mann

Grateful family donates £11,000 to hospital staff

Grateful family donates £11,000 to hospital staff

A grateful family have donated more than £11,000 and thanked staff at ESNEFT for the care they gave their much-loved wife, mother and friend. Read more

Published: 11th August, 2023

Author: Nicole Mann

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Santa Fun Run 2026

Santa Fun Run 2026

Join the jolliest run of the year! Our iconic annual Santa Fun Run returns to Colchester Castle Park. Read more

Start: 6th December, 2026 at 10:00am

End: 6th December, 2026 at 12:00pm

Published: 1st June, 2023

Updated: 1st June, 2026

Author: Nicole Mann

Location: Colchester Castle Park, High Street, Colchester, CO1 1UG

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TCS London Marathon 2027

TCS London Marathon 2027

Join the iconic TCS London Marathon as part of Team Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity! We have four exclusive charity places for 2027, so tell us why you would like one and complete an application today. Read more

Start: 25th April, 2027 at 8:00am

End: 25th April, 2027 at 7:30pm

Published: 1st November, 2023

Updated: 24th April, 2026

Author: Nicole Mann

Location: London Marathon, Greenwich, London

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Run For Charity

Run For Charity

Run For Charity is the UK's number 1 destination for charity running. Find a race, fundraise, and run for charity! From Colchester Stampede and Ipswich Half to Manchester and Amsterdam Marathon, get involved! Limited spaces available. Read more

Start: 1st January, 2026 at 8:00am

End: 31st December, 2026 at 8:00am

Published: 31st December, 2023

Updated: 11th March, 2026

Author: Nicole Mann

Location: Popular Running Events, Various Dates and Locations, Worldwide

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Colour Run 2026

Colour Run 2026

Back by popular demand is our vibrant Colour Run! The most colourful event of the year by far! Read more

Start: 12th September, 2026 at 10:00am

End: 12th September, 2026 at 12:00pm

Published: 11th December, 2025

Updated: 2nd June, 2026

Author: Nicole Mann

Location: Christchurch Park, Fonnereau Road, Ipswich, IP4 2BX

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Extreme Abseil 2026

Extreme Abseil 2026

Do you have a head for heights? Join our Extreme Abseil 2026 and take on the tower for Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity. Face your fears and with your help, we can build a dedicated space for our patients facing end-of-life, and their loved ones. Read more

Start: 6th June, 2026 at 9:00am

End: 7th June, 2026 at 4:00pm

Published: 21st December, 2025

Updated: 21st May, 2026

Author: Nicole Mann

Location: Ipswich Hospital Tower, Heath Road, Ipswich, IP4 5PD

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