We’re supporting the Parent Facilities Appeal this weekend
Funds raised will improve facilities on the Children's Intensive Care Unit
Text 10LCFC to 70085 to donate £10 to Leicester Hospitals Charity
Our Men’s and Women’s teams will wear special edition Leicester Hospitals Charity shirts for games against Ipswich Town and London City Lionesses.
The appeal aims to raise £32,500 to create private, comfortable spaces for parents of critically ill children to remain close to their loved ones, ensuring families have the emotional support they need during the most challenging moments of their lives.
With only three small bedrooms available for up to seven families, many parents have nowhere suitable to rest. Rooms must be vacated early each morning, leaving them to sleep in waiting rooms, play areas or upright in uncomfortable chairs.
A much-needed parent lounge on the Children’s Intensive Care Unit (CICU) would offer a space to rest, recharge, take a breath and stay close to their child without being far from the care they need.
This weekend, we’ll welcome staff and volunteers from Leicester Hospitals Charity to recognise their incredible work and to fundraise for the Parent Facilities Appeal.
Here’s how you can support:
Bucket Collections: Representatives from Leicester Hospitals Charity will be located around the stadium, identifiable in their branded t-shirts - please drop in a donation if you can.
Text Donate: Text 10LCFC to 70085 to donate £10 to support the appeal or check out further donation options. Digital Donations: Can’t carry cash? No problem! A QR code will be displayed on various digital screens, allowing fans to donate quickly and easily.
Information Stalls: Find out more about the charity, who will have an information stall outside the stadium.
Your donation could help fund:
A comfortable, private lounge for parents to find respite
Secure storage and rest facilities available 24/7
A kitchenette for hot drinks and simple meals
A space that provides dignity, comfort and calm - all within steps of their child’s bedside
Why your support matters?
Over 900 critically ill children are treated on CICU every year
Only three basic rooms are currently available to parents
Families may spend days, weeks, or even months on the ward without any dedicated space of their own
Leicester Hospitals Charity exists to support patients, their carers and the NHS staff who look after them in Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland and beyond.
To donate £10 to support Leicester Hospitals Charity ahead of this weekend’s games, please text 10LCFC to 70085.
Here's further details about Leicester Hospitals Charity.