This year, one of our team, Matt Hall, will be taking part in Run Alton Towers to raise money for Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity. This is very personal to Matt – he will be running the event with his two sons as a thank you for the treatment and care their daughter and sister, Amelia, seven, received when it was discovered she had a hole in her heart.

Support for Birmingham Children’s Hospital

Amelia had treatment at Birmingham Children’s Hospital after she needed open heart surgery earlier this year. She made a full recovery and Matt was so impressed with the quality of care that he wanted to do something in return. He will be running the 10k race while his sons will be participating in the kids’ race.

So far the family have raised over £1,000, with £300 of that being raised in just one week through donations from Matthew’s supportive colleagues at Sandland Packaging.

Sponsor Matt Hall running the 10k race!

To sponsor Matt, please click here to be taken to his Just Giving page. Matt has set a target to raise £1,000 for the charity so please consider giving as much as you can.

Run Alton Towers

Run Alton Towers is a race at the UK’s biggest theme park, Alton Towers, on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 November 2025 for a 5k, 10k and Half Marathon and kids race around the park. Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity is this year’s official charity partner and are encouraging participation and fundraising support for everyone entering.

Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity

Birmingham Children’s Hospital is the UK’s leading specialist paediatric centre, a world leader in advanced paediatric treatments, and forms part of the Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust. Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity is an official charity that raises funds to go above and beyond the standard NHS services provided by the Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust. It supports the Birmingham Children’s Hospital by providing funds for equipment, research, training, and to improve the hospital’s environment, creating a child-friendly experience for patients and their families.

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