Children being treated on the ward- as well as young people at Chorley and South Ribble Hospital and Leyland’s Broadoaks Child Development Centre – were still able to have a cracking time thanks to the donation of hundreds of chocolate eggs and Easter craft kits by the local community.
Among those tucking in on the childrens’ ward was two-year-old Reggie Greenwood, of St Michael’s on Wyre.
Reggie’s mum, Joanne Greenwood, said: “Not how we’d planned spending our Easter but Reggie was thrilled with his Easter egg for breakfast.”
Those who donated included UCLan’s rugby team, motorbike enthusiasts, building society and supermarket staff.
Roya Armstrong, fundraising manager for Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Charity, who helped to collect the Easter treats, said: “We would like to thank everyone who donated an Easter gift.”
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Staff at Asda's Fulwood branch donated a trolley-full of eggs. Roya Armstrong (in pink), said: "“An egg or colouring set might seem a small thing but its impact on the child who receives it can be massive. In turn, their smiles and joy brings happiness to their families. It’s wonderful to see. We are very grateful.” Photo: submit
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Members of the Neurology Team at the Royal Preston Hospital ensured any young Bank Holiday visitors to its wards received an egg. Photo: submit
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Motorbike enthusiasts from the Two Wheels and Trikes Club and the Dirty Dogs (Huncoat) deviated from their Easter ride-out routes to deliver more than 100 eggs Photo: submit
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Members of UCLAN’s Rugby Union Club, led by captain Thomas Kenyon, dropped off 130 Easter eggs Photo: submit