UHNM Doctor swaps scrubs for trainers to raise funds for UHNM Charity

A dedicated doctor from University Hospitals of North Midlands is lacing up his trainers to complete five half marathons in support of UHNM Charity.

Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Siddharth Govilkar will take part in the half marathons to raise funds to improve patient care and experience within the fragility and fracture service at UHNM.

Dr Govilkar said: “After doing Potters’ Arf last year, I’ve taken on the challenge of doing five half marathons across the country for something I care a lot about, which is our Trust but also our service.

“My hope is that the fundraising I am doing will allow us to fund a training course for the line service, which are mid and central lines we use to give patients long-term antibiotics.

“Patients really struggle with having blood continuously drawn out of them and line changes, which can be quite painful. So, we need to develop something where we give them the best overall experience and fundraising for UHNM Charity can contribute to that.”

Driven by a passion for patient care and a desire to give back, Dr Govilkar has already completed two races, the AJ Bell Manchester and Birmingham half marathon, and is on his way to reaching both his fitness and fundraising goals.

He added: “The two half marathons I have completed were a challenge, but I enjoyed them and knowing I am doing it all for UHNM Charity pushes me on. I have three races left to complete, the Potters’ Arf, the Great North Run and the Great South Run, which will help to raise even more funds for the Charity.”

If you would like to support Dr Govilkar, visit his JustGiving page here.