Former award-winning Chef Matt Davies has teamed up with Michelin Star Chef and finalist on The Great British Menu, Tom Shepherd, to raise money for a Birmingham hospital.
Six years ago, Matt, Vice President of the British Culinary Federation, suffered severe burns and loss of the use of his arm. This devastating accident was life changing and unfortunately Matt was unable to continue doing the job he loves.
Matt was treated by Burns and Plastics Surgeon Colonel Mark Foster at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, enduring more than 65 operations with more surgery needed in the future. During his treatment, he discovered Fisher House, which provides free accommodation to the families of military patients being treated at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.
Since learning about Fisher House and the important work it does, Matt decided to start fundraising for the hospital charity to help support military families in need.
Matt said: “After struggling with my own life-changing disability, living with a new normal and mental health issues, I work tirelessly to give something back to the hospital, the wonderful staff, whom I owe my life and the hospital Charity; this is why it’s so important to me!”
The award-winning chefs are working together again to host a special lunch and auction at Tom’s Michelin Star restaurant, Upstairs, in Lichfield. The lunch is being held on Wednesday 24th January from 12pm.
The hospital charity will be holding more fine dining events throughout the year, so if you would like to hear about similar events you can follow @UHBCharity on social media or visit: www.hospitalcharity.org.
For more information and make a donation here: hospitalcharity.org/fisherhouseuk
