Monday, October 13, 2025

Daughter takes on marathon to thank rehabilitation ward

A daughter of a committed runner will be lacing up her own running trainers to fundraise for a ward which helped with her dad’s recovery after life-changing surgery.

Stewart Bibby, from Market Rasen, was admitted to Ashby Ward at Lincoln County Hospital after receiving major surgery to stop a bleed on the brain.

When Stewart (58) arrived on the ward, he couldn’t walk or communicate, other than through facial expressions. The team supported Stewart with his recovery through physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech and language therapy.

Stewart said: “The team have been such a crucial part of my recovery and I cannot thank the team enough for the care and support they have given me. Not only have they helped me become myself again, they have also become my friends.

“I must admit when I first arrived on the ward, I wasn’t the most well-behaved patient! I was placed under observation because I kept climbing out of bed and constantly falling over. For me, this was my turning point as I knew that something needed to change. I knuckled down, listened to the advice and focused on getting better.

“Thanks to the team, I was discharged at the start of January and I am now back home with my family.”

Ashby Ward provides rehabilitation to people with long-term neurological conditions, as well as those who have traumatic/acquired brain injuries and need complex rehabilitation. Patients, their families and carers are critical to the rehabilitation process and are heavily involved in contributing to the programme.

To thank the ward for the support given to her dad, Stewart’s daughter, Nancy Bibby, will be running the Manchester Marathon on Sunday 27 April 2025 to raise money for the United Lincolnshire Hospitals Charity. The charity provides patients and staff with the extra items not funded through the NHS but which often make a massive difference.

Nancy said: “My dad has always been into his running which is why I’ve chosen to raise money for the ward. The whole team have been incredible in helping my dad with this recovery. We’re so thankful that he has fully recovered and is back home with his family.”

Ben Petts, United Lincolnshire Hospitals Charity Manager, said: “We are so pleased that Stewart has recovered and returned home with his family. Thank you to Nancy for choosing to raise money for our charity which makes such a difference for our patients, visitors and hardworking colleagues in the NHS.”

Ben added: “We’d like to wish Nancy all the best for the marathon!”

To contribute to Nancy’s fundraiser, please visit the fundraising page.

 

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