My story

Thanks for taking the time to visit this page in memory of Logan Harrison Martin, our beautiful grandson.

Logan was born in Dewsbury on the 11th April but the cord had wrapped around his neck, depriving him of oxygen. They worked really hard to bring him back but he was seriously ill and so they transferred him to the Peter Congdon Neonatal Unit at Leeds General Infirmary.

The medical staff were superb, they couldn't have done more for the lad but miracles were not to be. He was too long without oxygen and his brain was damaged and other organs like his kidneys and liver failed as well.

So on the 14th April he passed peacefully away in his parents arms.

Losing a baby is awful for everyone, including the staff, but most of all for the parents and the other relatives. They were so kind and compassionate to us, his grandparents aunts and uncle. They gave us a room with a kitchen area so we could have a drink whilst we were there.

The NHS has limited funds and we understand the relatives room was provided by charitable donations.

We'd like to mark Logan's short life by helping the hospital who tried so hard form him and us. Any donation, no matter how small, is a help.

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So please dig deep and donate now.

My updates 5

Logan's younger brother, Gabriel, arrived safe and sound, if a little earlier than expected on 15th. Bitter sweet - we're delighted Gabriel is here but so wish he could have grown up with a big brother to follow.

16/05/13 18:59

Donations have slowed now, but are still very welcome. Thank you to everyone who donated. It's been 5 months now and it still hurts terribly. Life does go on, but the hole in our lives where Logan should be will always be there.

16/09/12 20:41

Can hardly believe we've topped £3,000! Thank you everyone. Hopefully we help the hospital support other parents and relatives at a difficult time. I know the importance of their support - even if it's not strictly patient care.

07/06/12 11:44

Fantastic response - thank you so much. The funeral was today. Very hard, everyone cried. It's wonderful that he will leave this legacy behind as well as the other gifts he gave us - like love and bringing the family together

27/04/12 19:39

I'm amazed and touched by how generous people are. Thank you so much.

26/04/12 22:18

My charity

Leeds Children's Hospital

Leeds Children's Hospital

Charity Registration No. 1075308

We want to make our children's wards, theatres, parent and patient waiting rooms and day case areas child and family friendly. Every little helps to make a difference for our young patients. Help us to make every child's stay in hospital better, brighter and happier.

Donations 273

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We cannot imagine what you are feeling after losing a little one like this - our heart felt condolences and thoughts are with you all.

Donation by Robert and Katie Hudson on 04/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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So sorry to hear this John, thoughts with you and your family. The neonatal unit at Leeds helped my little girl too, so this is from both of us.

Donation by Adele Sweeney on 04/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Linda Gumbleton on 04/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by JANET OXTABY on 04/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 04/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Pob bendith.

Donation by wyn thomas on 04/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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The loss of a child cannot be easy especially so at a time of high hope and expectation. May God bless and care for you.

Donation by Anonymous on 04/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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So sorry for your loss. I hope this fund can help to ease the pain for other families in similar situations.

Donation by Pigeonpie on 03/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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May love ease your grief

Donation by Anonymous on 03/05/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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My thoughts are with your family. My first daughter was born silently. The memory never goes but the pain gets less over the years.

Donation by Joan Wade on 03/05/12

£10.00

Donation by David Evans on 03/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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With sympathy for your loss

Donation by Clive Jenkins on 03/05/12

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

Donation by judith coley on 03/05/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 03/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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So sorry to hear of your loss, my thoughts are with you.

Donation by Conor Jamieson on 03/05/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Such sad news, our thoughts are with you all.

Donation by Sharon Armstrong on 03/05/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Thinking of you at this extremely sad time. I was born in Dewsbury and my sister is a nurse in Leeds.

Donation by jane newsletter reader on 03/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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I am so sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers with you and your family at this unimagineable time xx

Donation by Mary Ward on 03/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Jo Rossiter on 03/05/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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A farewell is necesary before you meet again.

Donation by Alex & Nina Morgan on 03/05/12

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Donation by Anonymous on 03/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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My thoughts are with you very sorry for your loss

Donation by David Bourne on 03/05/12

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Donation by Christine Potter on 03/05/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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My thoughts are with you all. I'm so sorry for your loss.xx

Donation by Elizabeth York on 03/05/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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sorry for your loss. best wishes to you all.

Donation by carol foy on 03/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£3,412.50
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£3,412.50
  • Gift Aid£670.13

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