About Our Shining Stars
Light up our hospitals and make a difference this Christmas.
Every Christmas, Our Shining Stars brings our community together to light up our hospitals with beautiful illuminated stars, spreading festive cheer while raising vital funds for patients, families and staff.
Since launching in 2020, the campaign has raised over £80,000 thanks to the generosity of local businesses, schools, community groups and individuals across South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw. This year, our stars will once again shine across our hospital buildings and Bawtry High Street.
Doncaster Royal Infirmary
Bassetlaw Hospital
Montagu Hospital
Bawtry High Street
But behind every shining star is something even more special: the difference your generosity can make.
Over the years, your support has helped fund a dedicated bereavement suite in the Emergency Department at Doncaster Royal Infirmary, improvements to hospital wards, play equipment for children receiving care and initiatives supporting staff wellbeing.
These are the little extras that can make difficult days a little easier, hospital stays more comfortable and moments with loved ones more meaningful.
And this Christmas, we’d love you to be part of it.
Whether you choose to sponsor a star yourself or bring people together to fundraise for one, there are so many ways to get involved. From workplace collections and school fundraisers to community events and individual contributions, every effort helps us make a difference.
Together, we can light up our hospitals this Christmas and support projects that make a lasting difference long after the decorations come down.
Help us light up our hospitals!
Choose Your Shining Star
Every star makes a difference, no matter its size.
This Christmas, you can help light up our hospitals by sponsoring a star or bringing people together to fundraise for one.
With four different star sizes to choose from, starting at £300, there’s an opportunity for individuals, families, schools, community groups and businesses to get involved.
You don’t need to raise the money alone! Whether it’s a festive fundraiser, workplace collection, bake sale or community event, we’ll provide support and resources to help you reach your target.
Your star can be a way to remember someone special, celebrate the care you’ve received or simply give something back to your local hospitals. And if there’s a particular ward or department close to your heart, you can choose to direct your fundraising towards supporting them.
Our Shining Stars
Could you, your business, school or community group sponsor a shining star for Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals Charity?
Our Starry Sky
Dedicate a virtual star to remember someone you will never forget this Christmas time, to thank someone for the care they gave or to simply say thank you to your local hospital charity.
Testimonials
Every year we’re so grateful to receive support from businesses, community groups, families and individuals. Below are just a few examples of the wonderful people who have supported us, whether as a one-off or as a continued supporter.
GXO Logistics have sponsored a star since we launched the appeal in 2020.
“Sponsoring the star came about because we asked our colleagues on-site which local charity they would like to support, and people kept on suggesting the hospital. So, we started fundraising and delivering presents to the Children’s Ward and have carried on ever since. We have sent colouring books, Easter eggs, and even managed to raise funds to purchase a video game console with a stand and a TV for the ward.
It has really resonated with everyone on-site, and we now have colleagues asking when the gift tree will be back up again,” Jones continued. “People are really invested in it and with the site being only five minutes down the road, they can drive past and see the star that we have sponsored. We’re very pleased to do what we can to help our local hospital.”
Retford Oaks joined us as sponsor in 2021.
“Retford Oaks Academy are pleased to sponsor a star at Bassetlaw and Doncaster hospital this year. It will continue to send out a message of hope and thanks to all of our NHS colleagues who work closely with the school and are parents of our students.
During the first lockdown in 2020, one of the students in our keyworker hub requested that we showed some message of thanks to parents, like his, who were working hard through the pandemic, which led us to lighting our windows with NHS and Care logos. This simple message of support started with one student expressing their gratitude to those parents and community members who were passing the school on their way to difficult shifts throughout the lockdown.
This heartfelt support continues to all of the workers, patients, and visitors during the Christmas period.”
The Cross family have sponsored a star in memory of their Mum for the last two years.
“My Mum found herself in hospital throughout December fighting against Covid-19 but she sadly passed away on boxing day 2020. Seeing the stars shining on the hospital buildings bought so much comfort, making visiting her each time that little bit easier.
My mum adored her grandchildren and great nephews and having to tell young children, especially toddlers, that she had passed away was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. We decided to tell them that Nanny is now the brightest star in the sky so continuing to sponsor a star in her memory just feels the right thing to do.”