Hands Across Wakefield: Celebrating 125 Years of Pinderfields Hospital
Hands Across Wakefield is a landmark event celebrating 125 years of healthcare on the Pinderfields site.
Around 2,000 participants will form a human chain linking two iconic locations: Pinderfields Hospital and Wakefield Cathedral.
This event will bring together individuals, schools, businesses, and organisations to celebrate community, history, and healthcare. It will also raise awareness for MY Hospitals Charity, with participants invited to join for free or donate to support vital local healthcare projects.
Why Sponsor Hands Across Wakefield?
- Associate your brand with a historic and meaningful community event.
- Gain exposure at 26 designated points along the route, where sponsor logos will be prominently displayed.
- Connect with a diverse audience through event promotion, social media, and press coverage.
Sponsorship Opportunities
- Headline Sponsor – Contact Us to Discuss
- Event naming rights: "Hands Across Wakefield, proudly supported by [Your Business].”
- Logo placement at all 26 points along the route, and on all event materials, banners, and digital platforms.
- Media exposure in press releases, interviews, and a dedicated feature on social media.
- Opportunity to address participants during the opening or closing ceremony.
- Custom benefits tailored to your organisation’s goals.
- Community Sponsor – £100
- Logo placement at 1 key point along the route (placard).
- Recognition on the event website and social media as a valued sponsor.
- Certificate of appreciation to celebrate your involvement.
How Sponsorship Supports the Community
Your sponsorship will directly support MY Hospitals Charity’s mission to enhance patient care, improve facilities, and provide well-being initiatives for staff and patients across the Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust.
Join Hands for a Healthier Wakefield!
For more information or to secure your sponsorship, contact:
Callum Pollard
Fundraising Manager, MY Hospitals Charity
📞 07961 066 208
📧 Callum.pollard@nhs.net
Together, we can make Hands Across Wakefield an unforgettable celebration of unity, history, and healthcare.