Matthew Greenwood for raised over £18,000 for the Children’s Heart Surgery Fund (CHSF) by dipping in cold freezing water for a minimum of 2 mins every single day throughout January for the past two years in outside temperatures of down to –6°C. Besides the significant amount of money, he was able to raise, Matt was also able to generate a remarkable amount of awareness, making it into the news several times and being broadcasted live on ITV News as evidenced in this video.
Eleven years ago, Matt’s youngest daughter Lauren had open heart surgery at Leeds General Infirmary in the first few days of her life. During this time, his family experienced a wide array of support from the Children’s Heart Surgery Fund (CHSF) including parent accommodation throughout Lauren’s time in hospital. This support alleviated the stress of consistently travelling to and from the hospital during her treatment.
Following this support all those years ago, Matt launched a ‘Wheelie Bin Cold Dip Challenge’ to raise money and help other families in need like his was. The challenge involved taking a cold dip for 2 minutes every single day throughout January which increased by 15 seconds every single day.
Following his amazing success in raising £8,000 in 2023, Matt made it his mission to take the challenge to the next level in 2024 by involving his family, friends and fellow colleagues from within the rail industry. In doing so, he remarkably convinced 70 people of all ages from 11 to 74 to join the cause and raise an outstanding £10,140 as well as a remarkable amount of awareness for the charity. This saw 33 guest dippers join him in person as well as 37 remote dippers from across the UK who are now known as the official ‘Bradford Bin Dippers’.
At Leeds General Infirmary where Lauren was treated, the Congenital Heart Unit is supported by the work of CHSF who help facilitate and supply the ward with emotional, financial and practical support for families affected. The charity does great work over the region as it also supports 19 regional clinics alongside the hospital and a Cardiac Nurse Specialist at St. Luke’s Hospital in Bradford.
Matt has made the news several times and has been named Fundraiser of the Month by the Children’s Heart Surgery Fund.
https://www.chsf.org.uk/fundraiser-of-the-month-wheelie-bin-cold-dip-challenge
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