Westfield provides Cystic Fibrosis patients with gift for the New Year

Westfield Health has generously pledged a further £50,000 donation to help fund a new Cystic Fibrosis ward at Sheffield’s Northern General Hospital.

The unexpected gift was announced when Westfield discovered that the £1 million appeal, established by Sheffield Hospitals Charity to fund a new specialist adult ward for Cystic Fibrosis patients at the Northern General hospital, had yet to reach its target.

Westfield Chairman Graham Moore and Chief Executive Jill Davies presented their donation to Ruth Morrison, the Matron on the ward. The extra donation means that the company has contributed a massive £100,000 in total towards the appeal.

When asked what had prompted the gift, Graham Moore said: “Good health is invaluable, but unfortunately Cystic Fibrosis sufferers have to battle with their health throughout their lives. We’re proud to be able to support the new ward so that we can help make life easier for patients during their frequent stays in hospital.”

David Reynolds, Director of Sheffield Hospitals Charity, said: “We are so close to reaching our £1 million target and are grateful for this extra donation as it means we only have a small amount left to find. Even in the current climate, when everyone is feeling the squeeze, the support from local people and businesses is remarkable.

“Every penny the charity invests in equipment, buildings, research and people at the hospitals will benefit patients now and in the future.”

The ward is part of the Sheffield Adult Cystic Fibrosis Centre run by a team of specialist doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, dieticians, psychologists and social workers on hand to focus on helping patients fight the debilitating condition.