Schools, community groups and businesses from across the UK took part in Ronald McDonald House Charities’ annual PJ Day campaign to raise money for the independent charity which provides free ‘home away from home’ accommodation to families with sick children in hospitals across the UK.
Various groups took part by wearing their favourite pyjamas to work or school to raise money, with many holding fundraising activities including holding cake sales, film nights and even a charity step class. Illusion Dance in Oldbury took part by doing their dance classes in their pyjamas. Overall, the PJ Day campaign in Birmingham has raised around £900 so far which will enable the Charity to continue to provide families a place to stay.
Across the UK, there are 14 Ronald McDonald Houses all situated in or near hospital grounds and enable seriously ill children to have their families close by when they are undergoing treatment and to maintain a degree of normal family life.
Last year Ronald McDonald House Charities supported more than 8,000 families with children in hospital, 1,018 of those stayed here in Birmingham.
Ronald McDonald House Birmingham celebrated the day with staff wearing their pyjamas and holding a PJ film afternoon for families.
Charlotte Smith, the Community Fundraiser in Birmingham said “We are so grateful to everyone who chose to take part in PJ Day. Lots of people went to school or work in their pyjamas to raise money for our cause. This money will help us continue on our mission of helping families get a good nights’ sleep when their child is ill in hospital.”
