Suffolk popstar Ed Sheeran has donated a “significant” sum of money to build a new children’s ward at Ipswich Hospital,it has been revealed.
The singer has donated the money to The Colchester and Ipswich Hospitals Charity which launched an appeal to “create a modern, welcoming and child-friendly environment fit for the 21st century”.
The £2.5 million project will see the 24-bed Bergholt inpatient ward remodelled and refurbished.
Nick Hulme, chief executive for the East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT), confirmed the singer had donated a ‘significant’ amount of money to the Ipswich Hospital ward.
He said it would make a “massive difference” and added: “It’s such an amazing gift. It shows incredible generosity.”
Mr Hulme said it would “make a massive difference to children and their families for many years to come”.
ESNEFT has tweeted its thanks to the Castle on the Hill singer, who grew up in Framlingham, saying: “We’re gonna pick up the pieces and build a Lego House ... state-of-the-art new children’s department!
“Big thanks to #Suffolk singer Ed Sheeran for making a donation towards our Children’s Appeal”.
The trust was unable to confirm the amount of money donated.
You can find out more about the Children’s Appeal online.
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