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Take a look below for all our latest news on community events, fundraising, the difference we are making and much more.
Macclesfield photography company partners with local NHS charity
Macclesfield based photography firm Ollier Photography has announced that they’ve partnered with East Cheshire NHS Charity. They’re offering professional shoots with a 10 x 8 size print for £25. All the money raised from the offer will go towards East Cheshire NHS...
Staff at Macclesfield Hospital set to climb Cheshire Three Peaks
A team of Nurses, Health Care Assistants and an Activity Co-ordinator from Ward 9 at Macclesfield District General Hospital will be taking on the gruelling challenge of climbing Cheshire Three Peaks on Saturday 23rd September in a bid to raise money in support of East...
Get running for your Local NHS Charity!
East Cheshire NHS Charity is offering free places in Macclesfield Running Festival 2023. This follows the announcement that Macclesfield Running Festival has pledged East Cheshire NHS Charity as their official charity partner for 2023. The family event, which is...
East Cheshire NHS Charity launches refreshed look and website
East Cheshire NHS Charity, formerly known as ECHO, is delighted to announce its new look and website. As the official charity of East Cheshire NHS Trust, East Cheshire NHS Charity’s mission is to go above and beyond standard government funding to make our local NHS...
Cardiac Rehab team take part in fundraising challenge
Staff and patients from the Cardio Rehab team at East Cheshire NHS Trust recently took part in their annual fundraising challenge, which raised over £1000. Friends and relatives also joined the team on 14th May to walk the six-mile route on the Middlewood Way, a...
Accordion fundraiser John wins Pride of Manchester Award
A prolific busker from Macclesfield has been honoured for his tireless fundraising for East Cheshire NHS Charity at the recent Pride of Manchester Awards. John Jones, aged 80, has been playing the accordion in and around the hospital and around the local area for over...
Local school hops into action to support East Cheshire NHS Charity
Youngsters from Alderley Edge School for Girls Preparatory School (AESG) had great fun in their bunny hop event to support East Cheshire NHS Charity (formerly ECHO), the charity of East Cheshire NHS Trust. The event which raised over £100 at the end of April involved...
Macclesfield Emergency Department staff climb Snowdon to raise funds for East Cheshire NHS Charity
A team of nurses, doctors, administration staff and health care assistants who work at Macclesfield Emergency Department took on the challenge of Snowdon last Friday (27th April) in a bid to raise money in support of East Cheshire NHS Charity (formerly ECHO), the...
East Cheshire NHS Charity fundraiser completes Manchester Marathon challenge
In a bid to raise as much money as possible for East Cheshire NHS Charity (formerly ECHO) sisters Rebecca and Rachael Calthorpe are tackling extreme challenges in gratitude for the care and support they received as a family from Macclesfield District General Hospital....
Macclesfield Running Festival partners with East Cheshire NHS Charity
Macclesfield Running Festival has announced that East Cheshire NHS Charity (formerly ECHO), the charity of East Cheshire NHS Trust, is the official charity partner for 2023. The family event, which is previously known as ‘Run Macc Fest’, is organised by...
Macclesfield Hotel Shrigley Hall announces fundraising partnership with East Cheshire NHS Charity
Shrigley Hall Hotel and Spa have announced that they will be partnering with East Cheshire NHS Charity (formerly ECHO), between April 2023 – March 2024. East Cheshire NHS Charity helps East Cheshire NHS Trust go the extra mile for its staff, patients and service...
Law firm offers will writing service in support of local East Cheshire NHS Charity
A local law firm is offering people in the local area a free will writing service to help boost donations for East Cheshire NHS Charity (formerly ECHO), the official charity of East Cheshire NHS Trust. Sinclair Law are waiving their fee for writing a basic will and...
Local NHS charity launches new Easter fundraising event
Calling all East Cheshire spring bunnies! East Cheshire NHS Charity (formerly ECHO), has announced their new event for Easter 2023, the Bunny Hop. Local schools, nurseries, childminders, playgroups, clubs, families, and friends are being encouraged to take part in the...
Sisters to take on gruelling challenges to raise funds for East Cheshire NHS Charity
Two sisters are preparing to take on demanding physical challenges to raise funds for East Cheshire NHS Charity (formerly ECHO). East Cheshire NHS Charity helps East Cheshire NHS Trust go the extra mile for its staff, patients and service users. They achieve this...
Granada Reports star hosts return of pancake race!
Crowds flocked to Macclesfield town centre as the annual pancake day race for East Cheshire NHS Charity (formerly ECHO) made a welcome comeback for the first time in three years. Granada Reports’ funny man Paul Crone was looking forward to filming the return of the...
Macclesfield’s annual Pancake Day Race!
Macclesfield’s annual Pancake Day Race is back and it promises to be bigger and better than ever! The annual event will be taking place on Shrove Tuesday (21st February 2023) to raise funds for East Cheshire NHS Charity (formerly ECHO). Teams will compete in a relay...
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