Postman Pat runs for the Friends

Postman Pat will be running in Hyde Park on Sunday 3rd September to raise cash for the Friends!

Pat, with the help of Anya Hollis, will attempt the 5 Kilometres of the Hydroactive Women's Challenge, and hopes to raise £5000 for new monitors for the Intensive Care Nurseries. You can sponsor Anya online - do dig deep.

Anya, of Egham in Surrey, said that the Neonatal Unit at St George's Hospital in Tooting has a very special place in her heart, and she hopes to raise funds to give sick babies the best possible chances.

The Unit cares for around 500 babies each year. Some are looked after for a few days, some will remain on the Unit for many months until they are well enough to go home. Babies will be treated on the Unit for a variety of reasons; some are born many months prematurely, some are born full term but require immediate treatment for an infection, a health condition or breathing problems.

The Friends have around 30 runners attempting the race. You can see who's been brave enough and pledge your support here.

Read about the whole team in the Wandsworth Guardian.