The Ilkeston Hospital League of Friends will stage their annual fundraising bed push on Saturday 20th April 2024 with teams of local businesses, hospital staff and others each taking turns to push a customised hospital bed from the bottom of Bath Street to the Market Place in slots running between 9am and 2pm. Funds raised will go towards provision of services at Ilkeston Community Hospital for the benefit of patients and their families. Please show your support where you can.
Ilkeston Hospital League of Friends Annual Bed Push - 20th April
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