Every year, Sheffield Children’s Hospital raises money by sporting PJ’s to provide care for children across Yorkshire and the UK, and this year was no exception.
Sheffield Children’s Hospital, which is based in the heart of Sheffield has been asking people to wear their pyjamas. The aim of the day is to bring people and communities together to raise money.
The day has been dubbed ‘Theo’s Pyjama Day,’ in regard to the Hospital’s mascot, Theo the teddy bear.
Lucy Cain, Community Fundraising Manager said: “PJ Day is one of our favourite days of the year at the hospital.
“We love seeing so many people getting involved by wearing their pyjamas, comfies, dressing gowns and slippers.
“The hospital staff also get involved as well and it really does bring people together to raise awareness and money for Sheffield’s Children.”
She believes it does make a difference in the vital funds the hospital needs to provide care.
One of the youngest contributors was four-year-old Willow, who has received substantial care from the hospital over the last few years.
Willow was diagnosed with X-linked hypophosphatemia rickets, a rare disorder, affecting only one in 20,000 people.
Willow is now in her first year of school and has collected 15 Theo teddy bears.
The dedication and care given by the hospital motivated her and her family to fundraise.
Willow’s whole playgroup was involved in the day and she even insisted on walking around her local supermarket in Wakefield to gather more donations.
Many schools got involved in the fundraising, including Woodseats Primary School in Chesterfield, who raised over £483 by asking students to bring in £2 if they wore their Pyjamas.
Jack Fellowes, headteacher of the school said: “We were delighted with the kindness of our community for our recent fundraiser.”
He said that the School Parliament chose to fundraise for the Hospital because of the close connection many children shared to it.
Mr Fellowes said: “So many of our children talked about the amazing care they have received over the years.
“We are so lucky to have such an amazing place so close to us.”
For more information and to find out when the next Pyjama Day will be visit: https://events.tchc.org.uk/event/teamtheospjday2024/home