LAUGHTER could really prove to be the best medicine after a comedy night raised thousands of pounds for lifesaving equipment at Tameside Hospital.
The Critical Care Charity Comedy Night: A Dose of Laughter took place at Stalybridge Celtic’s Bower Fold stadium on Friday, April 25.
Now the serious side of chuckles brought by stand-up comedians Tez Ilyas, Seeta Wrightson and David Stanier, as well as music from local band Black Sonic Revolver, has been revealed.
For the event, organised by the hospital’s critical care team, raised £1,922, bringing their fundraising total to more than £3,275.
All proceeds will go to Tameside and Glossop NHS Charity and will be used towards the purchase of electrical impedance tomography (EIT) equipment.
That is a ground-breaking, non-invasive technology that gives clinicians a real-time picture of how a patient’s lungs are functioning.
It helps intensive care staff tailor ventilation more precisely and safely, potentially improving outcomes for the hospital’s most critically ill patients.
Advanced critical care practitioner Sarah Penkett, who helped organise the event, said:
“It was a brilliant night full of laughter and generosity.
“We’re proud to have raised £1,922.25. The equipment we’re fundraising for will make a real difference to how we care for patients and is a real step forward in terms of patient experience.”
The evening was described as a ‘roaring success’ by Tameside and Glossop NHS Charity, which supports fundraising efforts across the hospital.
Emily Burgin, charity manager said: “They say laughter is the best medicine – and in this case, it’s helped fund real, tangible improvements to patient care.
“We’re incredibly proud of the critical care team for delivering such a fantastic event, and especially grateful for the dedication and effort put in behind the scenes.”