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# Hospital gives charity runner a boost in his fundraising efforts
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/hospital-gives-charity-runner-a-boost-in-his-fundraising-efforts/
- Published: 2023-09-25T06:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2023-09-23T21:15:36.000Z
- Description: A fundraising runner has been given a boost in his efforts to keep supporting charities by a local hospital.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Charity, Health, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 19:01, News

A fundraising runner has been given a boost in his efforts to keep supporting charities by a local hospital.

Dave Heeley OBE is set to undergo a second Mako robotic knee replacement surgery at Spire Little Aston Hospital.

The fundraiser, who was the first blind person to complete a seven marathon challenge, had previously had the operation performed in 2022 to allow him to take on challenges such as walking Hadrian’s Wall.

Dave said:

> “After undergoing a robotic knee replacement last year and completing even more charity challenges, I’m ready to have my other knee repaired so I can raise even more money for charity and push myself further.  
>  
> “The support and care I received from the team at Spire Little Aston Hospital have indeed been a catalyst in my journey, enabling me to expand the horizons of what I can achieve in my charity work”.  
>  
> Dave Heeley OBE

His surgeon, Mark Dunbar, said:

> “It’s an honour to participate in the process of helping Dave achieve his goals as he touches the lives of so many in such a positive way.”  
>  
> Mark Dunbar