Staff at Queen Elizabeth Hospital get ready to run GEAR 10K

Nurses, doctors, and an array of healthcare professionals at Lynn’s Hospital are ready to get their running shoes on as they take on the race of the year in Kings Lynn, the Recipharm GEAR 10K. 

This year, a 21-strong contingent from the QEH team is joining the ranks, each with their own motivations and goals for the 10K on Sunday 5th May. 

Over the past nine months, employees from various departments have been diligently preparing for the race.

From charge nurses to junior doctors and cancer support officers, many employees have been training hard.

Among them are critical care colleagues and running partners Katie Kavanagh and Cathryn Smith, both eager to return to the sport after a hiatus.

Cathryn expressed her gratitude for the opportunity and said: “I wanted to run GEAR to motivate myself back into running after a back injury and surgery stopped me three years ago.

“Thank you for allowing me to do just that.”

Another participant, Mark Demonty, aims not only to conquer the 10K but also intends to join his six-year-old son in the ‘Mini GEAR 2K’ race following his own run.

Mark, a senior information analyst, said: “I started a coaching role with a local girls’ football team, which I still do, but I’m trying to get back into my running this year.

“I’m also more than happy to support a charity that has already done so much for our hospital and the local community.”

In addition to training and seeking sponsorships, some of the hospital’s team have actively engaged in other fundraising activities.

So far, the 21 runners have collectively raised more than £1,600 in total.

Entries for the Recipharm GEAR 10K are still open. To find out more and sign up click here