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18.08.2023 - 07:13 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Hughie Higginson was first diagnosed with leukaemia in 2020 and was too poorly to leave hospital for weeks. After around a month and a half on the ward, he was finally able to go up to the roof of the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital and breathe fresh air for the first time in more than a month.
The precious play area at the top of the hospital is used by thousands of young patients like Hughie – many of whom may be staying at the hospital for weeks, months or even years – to be outside, enjoy time to play and get a welcome break. But the much-loved park is in 'desperate need of a revamp' after 14 years of constant use, according to hospital leaders.
And knowing just how important the playground is during dark times, little Hughie has decided to take on the cause. He, along with his best friend Freddie, are kicking off a huge fundraising appeal to give the children's play area a complete makeover.
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Hughie and Freddie’s Play Appeal has been launched by the friends, and the hospital’s own charity, so the much-loved play area can be given a total revamp and bring it back to life. Hughie and Freddie are calling on supporters to help reach the ambitious £300,000 needed for the roof top play area at the hospital.
Hughie is still a patient of the hospital, receiving treatment on the oncology unit for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. Hughie, aged 13, said: “When I was first diagnosed in September 2020 I was in hospital for weeks. When I went up to the roof top play area it was the first bit of fresh air I’d had in about five or six weeks.
"I wasn’t well enough to leave the hospital, so it was such a nice feeling being outside again but knowing
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