Cash for special bed is inspired by young Alice

£10,000 raised by hockey club by hosting series of events including beer festival

- By Post & Times reporter

LEEK Hockey Club has raised an impressive £10,000 for a new Safe Space Hospital Bed at Royal Stoke University Hospital - thanks to a series of dedicated fundraising events.

The campaign, which began in September 2024 and culminated at the club's Beer Festival in April 2025, is a true testament to the community's spirit and commitment to improving the lives of children facing serious medical challenges.

The initiative was sparked by the personal experience of some members of the club whose daughter, seven-year-old Alice, has been battling the effects of CDKL5, a rare chromosome deletion disorder.

Alice, who also suffers from severe epilepsy and developmental delays, became the inspiration behind the fundraising drive. The aim was to provide more specialised beds for children with complex medical needs at the University Hospitals of North Midlands (UHNM).