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We’re proud to support a heartfelt event organised by one of our dedicated volunteer blood bike riders, Mark.

Mark’s friend has a deeply personal reason for giving back - his daughter, Cara, needed the expert care of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Nottingham City Hospital. Thanks to the incredible staff there, Cara is now a thriving young girl, full of spirit and strength.

To show their gratitude, Mark and his friend are organising a fundraiser to improve the NICU staff break room by providing much-needed refreshments and comforts for the hardworking team.

Nottinghamshire Blood Bikes is honoured to back this initiative. We'll be calling on our members to get involved, and our Blood Bikes and Cars will be on hand to help transport the donated refreshments to the hospital.

If you’re unable to attend the event in person, you can still support the cause. This page has been set up to accept donations, which will be used to purchase refreshments on your behalf. Every contribution helps us say “thank you” to the NHS heroes who make a difference in so many lives.

Cara’s story is below - an inspiring reminder of the importance of our NHS heroes:

"We can’t help but feel overwhelming gratitude towards the staff at Nottingham Neo Natal Unit. It is an emotion that’s been with us ever since our neonatal journey began six years ago. Our daughter Cara was born via emergency C-section after reduced movements were detected. We spent five intense weeks in Nottingham City Hospital’s NICU, where we received extraordinary care. Today, Cara is thriving—hitting every milestone and living life with incredible spirit. Nothing has held her back. That’s why raising awareness and giving back through fundraising is so important to us. It’s our way of saying thank you and supporting others walking similar paths. NHS NICU staff are truly remarkable. Their unwavering compassion, skill, and dedication during the most fragile moments in a family's life change outcomes and bring hope. Thes

     

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You can RSVP to the event on Facebook at this link! https://fb.me/e/4Cf4EZynh

Updated on Mon, June 23 2025, 9:32 PM

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From the 23rd June 2025 until the 29th June 2025

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