South Yorkshire Supertram raises over £570 for Sheffield Hospitals Charity after launch of new initiative ‘Tramendous Together’
Just over four months into its new journey as a publicly operated tram network, South Yorkshire Supertram has launched a new charity initiative to help match its employee’s charity fundraising and support the local community.
‘Tramendous Together’ is a charity fundraising initiative designed to support and increase the impact of colleagues’ charitable efforts. It aims to encourage and amplify the philanthropic actions of Supertram employees by matching any donations they raise for their chosen charities by up to £2,000 per year.
Tramendous Together is built on the foundation that when we work together, we can achieve greater outcomes. It is an embodiment of the Supertram team's collective values and dedication to not only providing exceptional service to its passengers but also to making a difference in the wider community.
The initiative matches donations up to a total amount of £500 every quarter to not only show its support for charitable causes, but also encourage a culture of generosity and community involvement across the entire organisation.
Sheffield Hospitals Charity are the first to receive a Tramendous Together donation following a UEFA Euro 2024 fundraising campaign by Supertram colleagues. All funds raised will specifically go to the Jessop Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Keith Swallow, Head of Finance and Commercial for Supertram, said: "We are incredibly proud to launch 'Tramendous Together', which signifies our ongoing commitment to supporting the communities our network serves. We are particularly thrilled that Sheffield Hospitals Charity, supporting Sheffield’s beloved NHS, is the first beneficiary of the scheme.
This initiative is a testament to our team's dedication to making a difference. We believe that together, we can contribute to positive change in a very real and impactful way."
The Supertram team raised a total of £572.18 for Sheffield Hospital Charity. This cause holds special significance for two members of the team, David Johnson and Stephen Selby, who both nominated the charity due to their own challenging experiences with premature births and wanting to support the Jessop Neonatal Unit.
David Johnson, Supertram Tram Train Driver, said: “Jessops Neonatal Intensive Care Unit took great care of our twin granddaughters, who were born at just 26 weeks, weighing 2lb3oz and 1lb9oz. The twins were in their care for 107 days before they came home. We are so grateful to the NICU and its staff, who all do a fantastic job, and it means so much to us that they are receiving this donation.”
Stephen Selby, Supertram Conductor, said: “In November 2010, my wife, Gemma, was rushed to Jessops by ambulance, and a couple of days later, our son Edward was born 13 weeks premature. Gemma had lost a lot of blood, and without the specialist care at Jessops Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, it’s possible neither would have survived. 14 years later, both are doing well; Edward is a typical teenager, and despite being born prematurely, he's now well over six foot tall and doing great at school.”
Lauren Thorpe, Community Fundraising Officer for Sheffield Hospitals Charity said:
"We are delighted to receive an amazing £572.18 from the team at Supertram. The funds raised will help the Neonatal Unit at The Jessop Wing. David and Stephen’s stories are truly inspiring and a great representation of how incredible the staff are at Jessop. Thanks to donations from our generous supporters like the team at Supertram we can continue to support Sheffield’s NHS."
Published: Thursday 19th of September 2024