A new sensory room for the Starfish children’s ward at Watford General is one step closer to reality thanks to the Fullerians Ride for Lola. Members of the Fullerians RFC community pedalled 355km to Paris on 16 March finishing at the Stade De France two days later, raising over £20,000 for the sensory room appeal.
Lola McCabe, a young patient whose life was turned upside down following a leukaemia diagnosis, inspired this amazing fundraising effort.
Lola, 4, was able to virtually join the Fullerians on their endeavour, as keeping the team company was Dobbie, Lola’s toy house elf who wore a GPS tracker enabling Lola to follow their progress.
with the Ride for Lola Team and their £20,000 donation to the Starfish Ward
‘The care Lola has received has been amazing and whilst her prognosis is good, she has a long journey ahead of her. It has been an honour to put all of our love, efforts, and hard-earned money towards a project close to our hearts and maybe even something that will help a future Fullerian, friend or family member in the future.’
Lola’s dad Richard McCabe
The sensory room will be an important addition to the ward, creating a therapeutic space for young patients to explore during some of the toughest times children and families can face.
‘This is an amazing achievement that will bring hours of pleasure to all the children on the Starfish ward during their stay in hospital.
Senior Sister and Starfish Ward Manager Kerry Beasley
A great big thank you to all involved, it will be wonderful to see the finished space.’
More information, including a simple way to make a donation to the appeal, can be found on the Ride for Lola JustGiving page.