Heartbeat: Christmas toy donations

December 22, 2021

Christmas is wonderful time for many, especially children and young people however being admitted to hospital during the festive period can be a scary and sad experience.

In December 2019, one-year-old Subegh was admitted to Sandwell Hospital with his cousin Thegh admitted nine months before. Subegh was visiting relatives in the Midlands area with his parents. He originally developed a cough but as his symptoms got worse his family decided to take him to hospital where he was admitted to Lyndon Ground Ward.

It’s never nice to be admitted to hospital however during Christmas can be even more difficult. However, in the early hours of Christmas morning Subegh was surprised to wake up to a huge red sack of toys and games. He was delighted with his gifts and ultimately helped his recovery.

From the positive experience, Subegh’s family decided they wanted to show their appreciation to SWB and give something back this year to help others.

Subegh’s family – the Sandhu’s, Kooner’s and Dhillon’s said: “We were so thankful to all nurses, doctors and medical staff on the Lyndon Ward for Subegh’s care over Christmas of 2019. This is why we wanted to repay that kindness we were shown by asking you to accept a selection of toys so that more children can wake up to gifts on Christmas morning if they are in hospital like Subegh was.”

Amanda Winwood, Fundraising Manager for your Trust Charity accepted the gifts on behalf of SWB and said: “I would like to say a massive thank you to Subegh and Thegh’s family for their kind donations of presents for our patients.

“It can be a nerve wracking and anxious experience for any child or young person to have to come into hospital especially around the festive period, so to be able to bring them some joy during their stay is truly a special thing.”

Your Trust Charity would like to say a huge thank you to Subegh’s and Thegh’s family for their kind donation this Christmas.