Trying to raise funds for medical cause

[londonlass17]

Hello all,

I hope this is the correct part of the forum to put this on. I am a local nurse and midwife who is trying to raise some funds for medical treatment for complex surgery which I require on my jaw. 

I would really appreciate any support or just spreading the word around Dulwich!

Thank you in advance x

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/tmjhelp

Edited October 30 by londonlass17
Link wasn't working

[Sue]

The Southwark News  link leads to "page not found"

[londonlass17]

Oops sorry the link is here! https://southwarknews.co.uk/area/walworth/nhs-midwife-forced-to-stop-work-she-loves-due-to-debilitating-disorder/

[Azalea]

This sounds hellish.  Have you thought of contacting BBC local news, both TV and radio as well as the ITV local news?   There is a known shortage of midwives so it’s sad that you are having to stop work.  Woman’s Hour on Radio 4 would be another programme.   

[londonlass17]

Hi Azalea, thank you for this! Yes I’ve reached out to BBC London but if you or people of this forum have any other ideas / connections I’d be very interested to hear them! Obviously Southwark News picked up on it but would like to raise more awareness of the condition and my fundraising for treatment. 
 

and yes it is very sad as I love being a nurse & midwife and am very keen to get back to it but feel frustrated that I have been failed by the NHS at my time in need. 

[londonlass17]

Hi all, thank you so much to the lovely people of this forum who have donated. I still have a very long way to go and appreciate anything anyone is able to contribute ❤️
 

I was wondering if anyone had any ideas for local businesses/establishments that may be able to help? I was thinking maybe Dulwich College? 

the link again is here https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/tmjhelp ❤️

[londonlass17]

Morning all, just giving my fundraising efforts a little boost as seems to have stalled a bit in the hope that people will feel in the Christmas giving cheer! Once again I am really so grateful for any donations and desperate to have this surgery ASAP.

I have tried emailing around Dulwich businesses, Woman's hour as suggested before, BBC local news but not had much success so am open to more suggestions too as how I could try and get more coverage and donations.

Thanks again ❤️ 

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/tmjhelp

[Sue]

Local free paper The Dulwich Diverter may be interested in running a story?

Also, is there any way either PALS or your union could help? Or your GP or your boss?

Good luck, it sounds horrendous 😭

Edited December 4 by Sue

[londonlass17]

Thanks Sue I shall try the Dulwich diverter, sadly not had much luck with GP or PALS 😪

Last push for donations if anyone is feeling generous I’d be so grateful ❤️

Merry Christmas all 🎄 

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/tmjhelp

[Sue]

Long shot, but is this jaw condition even remotely connected with teeth?

Because the department of restorative dentistry at Kings dental hospital is brilliant, and your dentist could refer you there (on the NHS)  which could possibly be a first step to being referred for treatment elsewhere?

Edited 4 hours ago by Sue