Esther Wakeman 💙 (she/her)
@esther_wakeman
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Mum, CEO of @LDShospcharity the official charity partner of @leedshospitals, director at @Buxton_FC, trustee @ChallengeDshire photo credit @pronio
Derbyshire
Joined October 2012
Opening the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease in Leeds. Named after the late Rob Burrow CBE, the centre is the first purpose-built facility dedicated entirely to MND care, research, education and holistic support in the UK, and stands as a trailblazer for others around
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Today @LDShospcharity Patron, Lindsey Burrow, will be running the London Marathon, what a super star 🤩
In just over 3 weeks, our Team Captain, Lindsey Burrow, will be on the start line of the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon - taking on 2 marathons in 2 weeks!🏃♀️💪 She’s running to raise vital funds for our charity and @LDShospcharity, to continue our life changing work in the city🙌
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Tonight we were delighted to see two inspirational women at Leeds Hospitals Charity recognised at the Yorkshire Women in Business Awards 🏆💜 Our Trustee Charlene Lyons won the Women in Healthcare Award and our CEO @esther_wakeman won the Charity of the Year Award.
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Such a privilege to receive this award on behalf of the wonderful staff and volunteers at @LDShospcharity
Tonight we were delighted to see two inspirational women at Leeds Hospitals Charity recognised at the Yorkshire Women in Business Awards 🏆💜 Our Trustee Charlene Lyons won the Women in Healthcare Award and our CEO @esther_wakeman won the Charity of the Year Award.
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🌟Growth is the question Innovation is the answer 🗨️ @TracyBrabin Today's @LTHTInnovation @scargroup Innovation EXPO fills me with pride to work @LTHTResearch @LeedsHospitals! Inspiring speeches by Phil Wood, @MayorOfWY @DebDoesDigital @esther_wakeman showcase region's success
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We're delighted to have been shortlisted as a finalist for the Charity of the Year Award at the Yorkshire Business Woman Awards 2025💜 We're proud to led by our CEO @esther_wakeman in our mission to raise funds that make a real difference across @LeedsHospitals.
Congratulations to our Charity Of The Year Award Finalists in the Yorkshire BusinessWoman Awards 2025 🎉 Visit https://t.co/cz3WJBOniJ to get your ticket before they're gone! #YBWAwards2025 #Finalists #Shortlist
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Great to hear from Sir Alan Laglands of @yorkshirecancer, @ClEllio from @CR_UK @MontefioreD, lead for the new Radiation Research Centre of Excellence & @esther_wakeman of @LDShospcharity. Fantastic to see the level of collaboration coming together on this amazing project.
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Wonderful news Huge congratulations @AgamJung @esther_wakeman @LDShospcharity @LeedsHospitals for making this a reality 👏👏👏
'I'm proud to belong to a nation that cares' Consultant Dr Agam Jung, fundraiser David Spencer and Phil Daly from Leeds Rhinos spoke to #BBCBreakfast after the £6.8m target was achieved to build the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease in Leeds https://t.co/S0R4GMe1e6
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Thank you to everybody who has supported the dream of a bespoke fit for purpose centre for my patients.. by your encouraging words, by donating your time or your money 🧡🙏.. There is huge power in saying Yes ! It can lead to amazing journeys and destinations ! Thank you Rob 🧡🧡
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A very Happy charity team and fundraisers .. all tirelessly working keeping the event flowing @LDShospcharity @esther_wakeman
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Wow, over £1 million raised for charities supporting patients with motor neurone disease including @LDShospcharity for the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease. Thank you Kevin Sinfield and everyone who sponsored him 🤩
Kevin Sinfield has completed his Running Home for Christmas challenge and raised over ONE MILLION POUNDS for MND charities 💜 We’re incredibly proud of Kev and his 7 in 7 team for battling the elements and injury on this latest epic challenge. 🏃🙌👏 https://t.co/HZD7RCtzV7
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Well done Hull ! I started my neurology training there …. A very very long time ago !!
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What a day in my hometown. The community coming together to tackle #MND. I ran for you @Rob7Burrow 💙#Beverley #Hull #Yorkshire 💫
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Can we get through £700,000 before the next stop? 💳 Donate https://t.co/OFK32QFjt0 Follow live https://t.co/9GWMHCJCo4
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'It's Bon Jovi day' On #BBCBreakfast Rugby League legend Kevin Sinfield is in Glasgow and is 'halfway there' on day four of his latest week long ultra marathon challenge to raise awareness and funds for MND https://t.co/s7oPzFQAfh
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Incredible welcome from @CelticFC for the #RunningHomeForChristmas challenge, please continue to donate and get out and support 💳 Donate https://t.co/OFK32QFjt0 🗺️ Follow https://t.co/IlnsTMCzU8
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Our Play Service have a new uniform thanks to @LDShospcharity and it arrived just in time for #PlayInHealthcareWeek. If you look closely you'll see charity mascot Ernie 🦉 peeking out from one of the pockets!
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We want to wish our fantastic patron Lindsey Burrow the best of luck in running the Yorkshire Marathon today! 🏃♀️ 💜 We know you’ll smash it out there! Go Lindsey! 💪 #YorkshireMarathon #LinsdeyBurrow
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Privileged to be at the @Leeds_Childrens #KiteAwards celebrating so many achievements 🪁 @LDShospcharity
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