Staff from local train operator Greater Anglia made a very egg-citing visit to The Princess Alexandra Hospital (PAH) in Harlow recently when they delivered 330 Easter eggs and activity kits to the children’s ward (Dolphin Ward) and Children’s Emergency Department (ED).
The annual delivery is made possible thanks to the generosity of passengers using Greater Anglia stations in Bishop’s Stortford, Harlow Mill, Harlow Town, Sawbridgeworth and Stansted Mountfitchet, who donate Easter eggs or other treats.
The initiative has been running since 2020 and 660 eggs and treats were donated this year, which have been shared (330 each) between PAHT and the Enders Touch Foundation in good time for Easter.
Michael King, who works as the relief ticket office clerk for Greater Anglia at Sawbridgeworth and Stansted Mountfitchet and is the main organiser of the annual collection, was joined by colleagues who helped with the delivery. He said: “I am so grateful to our customers and staff that lend their support to the annual Easter egg campaign.
“We know that these treats will help lift the spirits of young people in hospital over Easter. I couldn’t do this without the help of my colleagues and our passengers, and I want to say a very big thank you for the support they have given once again.”
Natalie Tarrant, Head of The Princess Alexandra Charity, said: “Being in hospital can be hard, but we know these lovely Easter treats and activity packs will help bring some cheer to young people in our care at this time of year.
“On behalf of The Princess Alexandra Charity, I would like to say a very big thank you to Michael, his colleagues and Greater Anglia’s customers for their generous donations.”