Leighton Hospital construction partner raises £6,600 for Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity

A team from VINCI Building has raised more than £6,600 for Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity after completing the legendary Fan Dance Challenge, one of the UK’s toughest endurance events.

The challenge saw an 18-strong team tackle the demanding terrain of the Brecon Beacons in support of local NHS services, with Regional Director Tony Grindrod taking on an extraordinary personal challenge by completing the route three times, covering some 72 kilometres and multiple ascents of Pen-y-Fan.

The fundraising initiative marks the beginning of a growing relationship between Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity and Integrated Health Projects (IHP), the joint venture between VINCI Building and Sir Robert McAlpine, which was recently appointed to build the new Leighton Hospital as part of the Healthier Futures programme.

To celebrate the achievement, representatives from VINCI Building visited Leighton Hospital to present a cheque and learn first-hand how charitable donations are transforming the lives of patients, families and NHS staff across Mid Cheshire.

The team toured several charity-funded projects, including the transformed Urology Department, where charitable funding has helped provide advanced medical equipment, enhanced interiors and a dedicated patient garden.

They also visited the four seasons Dementia Garden, a carefully designed outdoor space that supports the wellbeing of people living with dementia, and the Meadow Suite, a specialist baby bereavement facility providing comfort, privacy and dignity for families experiencing the heart-breaking loss of a baby.

Emma Robertson, Head of Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity, said: “We are incredibly grateful to Tony and the entire VINCI Building team for their determination, generosity and commitment to supporting local NHS services.

“Raising more than £6,600 through such a demanding challenge is a fantastic achievement, but what makes this partnership particularly special is the desire to understand the impact donations have on local people.

“It was wonderful to welcome the team to Leighton Hospital and show them some of the projects that have been made possible thanks to charitable support.

“From improving environments for patients living with dementia, to supporting families during the most difficult moments of their lives, every pound raised helps us make a real difference.”

The charity supports projects across Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and community services that go above and beyond NHS funding, helping to enhance care, improve patient experience and invest in innovative equipment and facilities.