Hundreds run in support of Anna's Hope

Monday, 16 October 2023 10:58

A Stamford based charity that helps rehabilitate children and young people that have brain tumors say they welcome moves by the NHS to adopt their service more widely after the charity proved its worth by funding a therapy team based at Addenbrookes, which became part of Brainbow, which has just celebrated its 10th anniversary.

Hundreds ran in support of Anna's Hope yesterday in Peterborough in the half marathon and 5K fun run. Carol Hughes from the charity says they'll keep fundraising and helping children and young people and their families across the east of England:

"It's great that the NHS are going to take over the service. But, you know, we're not stopping, of course. We are actually working with Addenbrookes at the moment to further develop what we've done. Our ultimate aim is this model does get rolled out throughout the country because, as parents, we shouldn't have to be doing this at all. I've given my last 17 years to doing it.

We actually help over 200 children a year. Nothing's too much trouble for us. And when you come across a 16 year old student who actually came up to me a few years ago and put his hand up and said, high five, I can't thank you enough. I was stuck at home and now I'm in a band and I'm actually learning at college.

I am very passionate about what we do and making a difference for children and young people. And it doesn't just affect the child, you see, it affects the whole family."

More from Local News

Oakham Support and Connections

A new centre for adults with disabilities has opened in Oakham.
Uppingham in Bloom Winter Warmer

There's a chance to raise funds for Uppingham in Bloom's upcoming planting this year in their annual Winter Warmer event.
New mural for Stamford

A new mural of Stamford is on the way in a project funded by South Kesteven District Council.
Local Government Reorganisation

Audio

Rutland County Council and the seven districts of Leicestershire have announced their thinking on the new authorities for local government reorganisation.
RAF Wittering trials vegetable oil

RAF Wittering has been taking part in trials to run its operations on vegetable oil, from trucks to mobile cooking, in a bid to cut the carbon footprint of the force.
Rutland County Council do not support Leicestershire plans

Rutland County Council along with Leicestershire's seven borough and district councils has issued a joint statement saying they do not support Leicestershire County Council's plans to continue with one large unitary authority for the county and that residents deserve better in the upcoming local government reorganisation.
Flying Scotsman at NVR

The country's most well-known steam train has arrived at Nene Valley Railway at Wansford for a series of rail tours and experiences.
A Chorus Line at the Corn Exchange

Audio

A Stamford Theatre Group began its twelfth full musical in five years on Thursday.
The Amber Squad Mini Tour

Audio

A Rutland rock band who achieved national recognition in the early 80s are staging a mini tour starting tonight in Stamford.
Take care when buying second-hand horse boxes

Rutland's rural crime team is warning buyers to be extra careful when buying second-hand horse boxes, with statistics that 1 in 10 listed on selling sites has been flagged as stolen or tampered with.
Matilda Jr and A Chorus Line at the Corn Exchange

Audio

One of the West End's top musicals for children comes to Stamford from today, as Matilda Junior becomes the 11th full production in 5 years for Stamford Showstoppers.
Rutland County Council approves housing developments

The Government's increased housing target for Rutland was one of the reasons planners felt they had no choice but to approve outline planning for a 63 house development on land south of Meadow Lane in Ryhall last night.