Five members of Team Snape present the Fundraising Cheque with pub manager Tia Dyett, at The Castle Arms, Snape.
This week, Cystic Fibrosis Care celebrates the incredible efforts of ‘Team Snape’, a group of 10 local residents who took part in the Great North Run on 8th September to raise funds for the charity. The team—David Milner, Russ Simms, John White, Jane White, Graham Finlay, Poppy Danahay, Katie Shooter, Neil Aitken, Hollie Hammett and Harry Millions—have been actively fundraising, both through online donations and community events, to support CF Care’s work.
Alongside their participation in the Great North Run, several team members organised their own fundraising activities.
Russ and Sarah Simms hosted a coffee morning at their home in Snape for local cyclists and villagers, raising over £1,000. The event took place in beautiful surroundings, with delicious food provided by the Simms family and their helpers. CF Care would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all involved for their generosity and support.
John and Jane White held a cream tea afternoon at their historic home. Despite the windy weather, they raised nearly £500, with overwhelming support from the local community. Their efforts were further boosted by a £460 donation from Adrian Orford of the Castle Arms Inn in Snape. CF Care is deeply grateful to everyone who contributed.
Hollie Hammett also held a workplace raffle, raising £190, adding to the team’s fundraising success.
CF Care Director, Patricia Kilpatrick, expressed her gratitude: “We want to thank the members of Team Snape for their incredible hard work and dedication. The funds raised will go towards purchasing Pari e-Flow rapid nebulisers for hospital CF units in Yorkshire and the North East, making a real difference in the lives of patients.”
The fundraising comes at a critical time following the recent discontinuation of the i-Neb nebuliser. The i-Neb, a portable and efficient device used by many Cystic Fibrosis (CF) patients to administer life-saving medication, was discontinued by Philips in May 2024. This has left patients and their families in urgent need of alternatives. The Pari e-Flow Rapid Nebuliser, which CF Care is raising funds to provide, offers faster, quieter, and more portable treatment, drastically improving the daily lives of children and adults with CF.
The NHS currently provides only older compressor-style nebulisers, which are large, noisy, and inconvenient. In contrast, the e-Flow rapid is small and portable, enabling patients to carry out treatments in as little as five minutes, compared to hours with older devices. This makes the e-Flow a game-changer for children who need to manage their condition while leading active lives.
Team Snape’s efforts will directly support CF units across Yorkshire and the North East, ensuring that more patients have access to these life-changing devices.
CF Care is calling on more supporters to take part in the Pari e-Flow Challenge. By raising just £700, your workplace, club, or community can fund a nebuliser that will drastically improve the quality of life for a CF patient.
As Patricia Kilpatrick explains, “With the I-Neb no longer available, the need for the e-Flow has never been greater. Together, we can ensure every person with Cystic Fibrosis has access to the tools they need to breathe easier and live more freely.”
For more information on how to get involved or to donate, please visit JustGiving Campaign
https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/cfcare-eflow-campaign
or www.cysticfibrosiscare.org.uk