Family fun day to raise money for hospital charities returns

Children’s entertainer Mister Maker will star at a family fun day, organised by one of Medway Maritime Hospital’s children’s play specialists, Ann McKinnon, at Gillingham Football Club on Saturday 1 June.

Raising money for the hospital’s Children’s Ward and the Evelina London Children’s Charity, the day will be jam packed with family entertainment and will run from 10.30am to 5pm at the Gills’ stadium in Redfern Avenue, Gillingham.

Mister Maker (Phil Gallagher) and Ann McKinnon, Play Specialist, Medway NHS Foundation Trust opening the Family Fun Day on Saturday 13 May

Donna Law, Manager of The Medway Hospital Charity said: “We are very grateful to Gillingham Football Club for hosting our family fun day again this year and to Mister Maker for making it a memorable day for our young visitors.

“Last year’s event raised over £11,000 to improve our children’s ward playroom. It was great to see such community support which helps us to improve our young patients’ experience while in hospital.”

There will be a magician, singers and dancers, and special visits from children’s characters, including Star Wars and Disney princesses, plus some creepy crawlies!

There will also be a raffle, face painting, craft, candles, balloons, guess the weight of the cake and a tombola. Food and refreshments will also be available, including cakes, popcorn and an ice cream van.

Entry costs £2 for adults, 50p for children, with under twos going free. It’s a cash only event so visitors are urged to bring lots of change.

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