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Buttercup walkers raise £38,000 for the RNOH

Buttercup walkers raise £38,000 for the RNOH

On Sunday 28 June, hundreds of people turned out for the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital’s 13th annual Buttercup Walk, and raised over £38,000 towards vital new facilities and services for the hospital’s patients. Despite the occasional rain shower, those joining the walk remai...

Posted by Vicky Brady on 06 July 2015

A Tribute to Neil Patience

A Tribute to Neil Patience

It is with great sadness that we share the news that Neil Patience recently passed away. Neil’s relationship with the RNOH began in June 2004, when he was diagnosed with chondrosarcoma, a rare bone cancer. He was so grateful for the treatment he received at the hospital, under Professor Tim B...

Posted by Sam Bowie on 22 August 2014

Fun in the Sun - Buttercup Walk 2014

Fun in the Sun - Buttercup Walk 2014

We are delighted to announce this year’s Buttercup Walk raised over £30,000 for the RNOH Redevelopment Appeal. We want to say a MASSIVE thank you to everyone who came, contributed and helped raise this amazing amount. The day was a resounding success and money raised will ...

Posted by Vicky Brady on 12 June 2014

Buttercup Walk Hero Alex to start Buttercup Walk

Buttercup Walk Hero Alex to start Buttercup Walk

A heroic patient of the RNOH is to start the 12th annual Buttercup Walk alongside Olympic gymnast Max Whitlock. 10-year-old Alex McCartney from South West London has been nominated as the event’s Buttercup Walk Hero due to his amazing bravery. His fundraising effort for the Buttercup Walk has...

Posted by Sam Bowie on 28 May 2014