DocBike has launched an exciting new ride-out event to bring festive cheer to children and young people at Dorset County Hospital this Christmas.
DocBike’s Santa Toy Run will take place on Sunday, 22nd December 2024, and invites big-hearted bikers to donate an unwrapped gift for young patients staying on Kingfisher Ward at Dorset County Hospital. These gifts will be given to the children to open on Christmas Day.
Kingfisher Ward is Dorset County Hospital’s dedicated ward for children and young people aged 0 to 17 years. It provides a friendly, safe, and welcoming environment where young patients receive care tailored to their needs. The ward’s philosophy is centred on family-focused care, ensuring each child or young person is treated as an individual and supported as part of a family unit.
For many, Christmas is a cherished time to come together with loved ones. Unfortunately, illness or injury means some children and young people will be unable to spend the festive season at home with their families. DocBike’s Santa Toy Run aims to bring joy to these young patients during a difficult time, delivering special gifts made possible by the generosity of the public.
Bikers are encouraged to embrace the festive spirit by donning their best Christmas fancy dress for the 35-mile ride, which begins at The Churchill Arms in Alderholt. Refreshments will be available for purchase at the starting point from 10:00 am, and all participants must sign in by 11:15 am.
The Santa Toy Run will set off from The Churchill Arms at 11:30 am, with bikers warmly welcomed at Dorset County Hospital. Here, they will hand over their thoughtfully donated gifts to staff from Kingfisher Ward.
The DocBike Charity receives no direct Government funding and relies entirely on public generosity to continue its life-saving work. DocBike places highly trained trauma doctors or critical care paramedics on motorcycles to reduce deaths and serious injuries on the UK’s roads caused by motorcycle collisions.
Registration for DocBike’s Santa Toy Run is free, but any donations made during registration to support the charity’s operational costs would be greatly appreciated.
Speaking about the event, Tanya Wynyard, DocBike Volunteer and Landlady at The Churchill Arms, said:
“The DocBike Charity and the team at The Churchill Arms are really excited to be able to give something back by organising a fun event for our biker community, which will also benefit the children and young people in Kingfisher Ward at Dorset County Hospital over Christmas. We hope that people will give generously and come out in support for our very first Santa Toy Run, which is supporting children and young people in our local community.”
Emma Davies, Kingfisher Ward Sister at Dorset County Hospital, commented on the difference the event will make:
“We are extremely grateful to DocBike for their generous donations. This kindness and support make such a difference to the experience of children receiving care in hospital. We truly appreciate their contributions and look forward to seeing the joy and excitement this brings to our young patients.”
Online registration for DocBike’s Santa Toy Run is now open. To support children and young people this Christmas, register today by visiting: www.bit.ly/docbike-toyrun.
More information about DocBike can be found on the charity’s website: www.docbike.org.
