Grace Charlotte Hunt Fund
In memory of: Grace
£8,550.00 raised of £10,000.00 target
194 donations
My Target:
£10,000.00
£8,550.00 raised so far
How to make a donation
Donate online at - www.justgiving.com/GraceCharlotteHunt
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By text message to donate £10 Text STAR70 £10
to 70070
My story
As some of you were aware my wife (Jo) and I have been expecting our first child. Labour started the evening of Tuesday 8th November but our little princess didn’t arrive until early Friday morning, 7lb 14oz much bigger than we had ever expected! An incredible experience we will never forget even if she did take 3 days to arrive! At 00.13 on Friday 11.11.2011 a little family was formed, Grace Charlotte Hunt had arrived.
Unfortunately although she came out looking so perfect it was soon apparent all was not well, a complication with her heart (transverse of the greater arteries) meant oxygen was not circulating through her body. She was rushed from East Surrey Hospital to the Royal Brompton London in the early hours, sirens going all the way. Everyone worked so hard to save her but her little body decided she could take no more and she passed away in our arms at 13:30 that same day.
It goes without saying we were in absolute shock, this was not how we ever thought it would be. In saying that, the hours we did get with her were something that we will never forget and would happily repeat, just to share that short time again.
Your support has been amazing, peoples kind words and thoughts make us cry but make us happy at the same time. Through the realms of social networking her little life has already touched so many. She’s already known in Australia through friends and family and India through Ben's work!
Lots of people had asked if there’s anything they can do, to start with we could not think of anything however after a little while Ben had two thoughts. Firstly donating to the Royal Brompton would be amazing, they did so much to give Grace the best chance and continue to work with other poorly children.
Secondly Ben thought it would be really nice if Graces passing triggers some positive events, patching up an argument with a friend, solving that family problem, contacting that person you have been putting off etc. It would be lovely to know that our little girl gave you that little push that brought people back together.
Emotions are a little raw at the moment but we look to seek every positive we can, that approach seems to be working well so far. She was a little beauty and we feel lucky and proud to have just a few hours with her.
We would love to use this opportunity to thank everyone at both Hospitals. The staff worked tirelessly to treat her and with her strength and their hard work a little life that should of lasted minutes lasted 13 hours and 17 minutes.
To those expecting a child we can imagine you might start to worry, we know we would, from what we know this condition is rare so please don’t worry any more than you have been. Having that experience was something I will never forgot, would recommend (where possible) and would repeat in a second to see her again for those few hours.
As we said please look for the positives in our situation, her short life is already having an impact bigger than we could ever have imagined.
Our hearts ache for losing her but we smile when we think of her. We know any donations would be greatly appreciated…
Thanks Ben and Jo Hunt (Proud parents of Grace Charlotte Hunt)
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My charity
The Brompton Fountain
Charity Registration No. 1110339
The Brompton Fountain is the parent support charity for families whose children are being treated for cardiac and respiratory conditions at the Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Trust, and aims to provide practical and emotional support during this particularly stressful and traumatic time.
Donations 194
In memory of Grace, a special baby girl who touched many hearts.
Donation by Sandra Cole (client) on 08/05/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
For you Gracie <3 We miss you xxxxxxx
Donation by Ashleigh Poulter on 07/05/12
£200.00
+ £50.00 Gift Aid
We think about you everyday Princess.Your star is shinning bright x x x x
Donation by Uncle Tom on 26/04/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Happy Easter to all the Brompton angels. Gracie, we miss u soooooo much love Mummy X X x
Donation by Jo Hunt on 08/04/12
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
Thinking of you today. Lots of love Katie and Sue x x x
Donation by Katie Hazelgrove on 18/03/12
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
with all my love xxx
Donation by Naomi Palmer on 16/03/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Thanks every1 for being so generous, it means soooo much to us. Grace sends u all love from above X X x
Donation by Jo Hunt on 13/03/12
£1.00
+ £0.25 Gift Aid
In loving memory of my great Niece, whom I'm sure had more love in one day, than most children recieve in a life time! xxx
Donation by Auntie on 13/03/12
For Jo Jo rather than a tip for last week XX
Donation by George on 12/03/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Sorry I can't give more but good luck with the skydive Ashliegh. x
Donation by jodie chalcraft on 10/03/12
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
Donation by william ripley-duggan on 09/03/12
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
its not much but sure it will help good luck xxxxxxx
Donation by bianca stevens on 08/03/12
£5.00
Donation by steven grainger on 08/03/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
New target! Thanks everyone for donating i know the Hospital are extremely grateful, fantastic amount Thanks to my Mum (donated £50 offline)!
Donation by Ben (Grace's Dad) on 05/03/12
£60.00
+ £15.00 Gift Aid
Thinking of you Jo & Family, hope this helps a little bit for your wonderful cause. :-) X (-:
Donation by Mark Baldwin on 02/03/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good luck in the skydive, great way of raising money for such a lovely family! Xxxx
Donation by Anonymous on 02/03/12
£40.00
+ £10.00 Gift Aid
Fran & Pete its NOT me sky diving on 11th March it\'s one of my clients!!! Thanks for the sponsor money thou :) love Jo X X x
Donation by Jo Hunt on 01/03/12
£1.00
+ £0.25 Gift Aid
Donation by Anonymous on 01/03/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good luck Jo for the 11th March. We will Be with you on the day in spirit & thought.. lol Fran & Pete xx
Donation by frances carpenter on 01/03/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Well done !! With love X X x
Donation by Jennifer Shaw on 01/03/12
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
Ur truly and inspiration , Hope this helps Xx
Donation by Anonymous on 01/03/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Almost made the target! Thanks everyone.
Donation by Anonymous on 04/02/12
£110.00
+ £27.50 Gift Aid
Lots of love Louise, Alan, Harriet and Lleyton xxx
Donation by louise ward on 29/01/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Donation by Clare Schofield on 27/01/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Donation by Andrew Brown on 20/01/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Donation summary
- * Online donations£4,474.00
- Offline donations£3,950.00
- Text donations£126.00
- Total raised£8,550.00
- Gift Aid£1,052.50
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