Salisbury doctors to cycle 150km for Stars Appeal
They're visiting towns and villages that share their names with wards at Salisbury District Hospital
Two doctors from Salisbury District Hospital are cycling 150kms today (11/4) in support of the Stars Appeal.
Dr Frankie Postles and Dr Nick Monioudis are new to the hospital and the county of Wiltshire having moved south from Cambridge.
As they settled in, the pair have been getting to grips with the many wards at the NHS site.
Many of the wards share their names with nearby towns and villages, such as Amesbury, Pitton and Farley, and the pair are embarking on a trip to visit all 20 that places that are also hospital wards.
The idea came about during a night shift together where the pair wondered how far it would be to cycle to each of them in a single day.
We can support their efforts through their JustGiving page, which has already seen over £1,300 pledged by supporters.
The money will help the Stars Appeal fund vital services around the hospital, invest in state-of-the-art equipment and bring enhancements to the hospital.
Helena Sinclair, of the Stars Appeal, Salisbury Hospital’s Charity, said: “We want to wish Doctors Frankie and Nick the very best of luck with their cycling challenge.
"We’re incredibly grateful for their support and would like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who has donated so generously. The money raised will make a real difference, helping us to do even more for patients, their families, and the staff who care for them by funding projects across Salisbury District Hospital.”