In November, our twin girls, Izzy & Chloe, were born five weeks prematurely.

The girls were healthy but because they only weighed 4lbs they needed help to feed. They spent their first two weeks being looked after by the team in NICU (the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit). They looked after us brilliantly and gave us and our girls the best start possible.

The NICU unit is overcrowded with huge machines for very tiny babies. Its 'Space to grow' campaign is raising money for a new unit, double the size, that will be able to give lots more babies the best start possible. For more information about the campaign, see: http://www.foreverfriendsappeal.co.uk/nicu/index.html

On September 12, I'll be running the Chippenham Half Marathon to try and raise some money for them. I know it's a very good cause and any sponsorship you can spare would be hugely appreciated.

Thanks, and wish me luck (it's been a while since my last run...)!

Claire

 

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