Filipino fundraising fiesta raises almost £1,200 for UHNM Charity

Members of UHNM’s Filipino community have come together to raise almost £1,200 for UHNM Charity by holding a fundraising fiesta.

There was dancing, singing and food at the Royal Stoke as colleagues from both UHNM’s hospitals celebrated 23 years since the first cohort of Philippine staff started working at the Trust.

Nadine Opiniano, Head of Nursing for UHNM’s Medical Division said: “A Filipino Fiesta is about building friendships and celebrating diversity, as well as raising money for UHNM Charity in the generous spirit of ‘bayanihan’.

“Filipinos like giving something back, and its heart-warming to know that people from various backgrounds are here to support this noble initiative.”

Ma Theresa Cusay, Pleural Nurse Specialist who organised the event said: “The event was about sharing joy, love and unity to all through music, dancing, and food.

“It was a team effort from our diverse Filipino workforce at UHNM ranging from nurses to healthcare support workers to porters and we are delighted to have raised so much money for UHNM Charity.”