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Racing car driver Oliver Webb becomes Redevelopment Appeal Ambassador

Racing car driver Oliver Webb becomes Redevelopment Appeal Ambassador

The RNOH Charity has secured a further boost to its £15million Appeal, by announcing racing car driver and European Le Mans champion Oliver Webb as one of its official Appeal Ambassadors. The 23 year old, who is set to race against Formula 1 stars Mark Webber and Jenson Button next year, has ...

Posted by Vicky Brady on 05 December 2014

Saved from a life in a wheelchair

Saved from a life in a wheelchair

In May 2014 Chloe was with her friends at Scout camp when she fell 18 feet from a tree, shattering a bone in her back and leaving another pressed against her spine. Following her fall, Chloe was brought to the RNOH from Southend University Hospital in an emergency ambulance. She was in considerable...

Posted by Vicky Brady on 20 October 2014

A Tribute to Neil Patience

A Tribute to Neil Patience

It is with great sadness that we share the news that Neil Patience recently passed away. Neil’s relationship with the RNOH began in June 2004, when he was diagnosed with chondrosarcoma, a rare bone cancer. He was so grateful for the treatment he received at the hospital, under Professor Tim B...

Posted by Sam Bowie on 22 August 2014

Appeal Chairman over half way on 767 mile cycle fund-raiser

Appeal Chairman over half way on 767 mile cycle fund-raiser

The tail end of a hurricane and a nasty accident with a HGV lorry has failed to halt the progress of Mike Thompson, Chairman of the RNOH Appeal, and his team of cyclists who have passed the half way mark in their 767 mile bike ride fund-raiser around the South of England. Mike, who is CEO of the aw...

Posted by Vicky Brady on 12 August 2014