United for our COVID-19 Appeal

Published: 2 February 2022

Torquay United AFC and Torbay Hospital League of Friends have donated essential funding to our COVID-19 Appeal.

During December 2021, supporters of the football club purchased raffle tickets to participate in an advent calendar draw, with prizes awarded every day up until Christmas Eve. A fantastic sum of £685 was raised by fans.

Roy Tuttle, Chairman of the Torbay Hospital League of Friends said: “The event was superb and we are delighted to be able match the money raised by Torquay United fans; doubling the amount to £1370. When it comes to COVID-19, we know that NHS staff have had to look after patients in very difficult circumstances.”

The funding gives a welcome boost of wellbeing support for staff on the frontline and people in our care with COVID-19.

Paul Norrish, our Donations Manager, said: “We are grateful to the Gulls and the Torbay Hospital League of Friends for shining a light on the much needed appeal. The situation remains challenging, and our workforce is responding heroically.”

The COVID-19 appeal continues to support our organisation, and as we move forward will switch focus from responding to recovery.

If you would like to contribute to the fund and to find out more, please visit our Just Giving page.

If you would like to get in touch with the COVID-19 appeal team, please email us tsdft.donations@nhs.net.