My story

Maximus David Mark Cosgrave was born with an exompholas major at the QMC Nottingham on the 8th of May 2009. He was cared for by the staff at the Neo-Natal intensive care unit. He was a very happy little boy who loved to pull his feeding tube out on a daily basis, fill his nappy like all the little babies around him and have everybody wrapped around his little finger.

On the 31st of May 2009 Max's stomach flipped on its self. The doctors and nurses spent over 12 hours trying to help him but after major surgery he passed away in his Dad's arms after he said his goodbyes to all his family. Our little gladiator was just too little.

We will never forget the job the nurses did for us on a daily basis, it is one of the hardest jobs in the world.

We are fundraising to firstly say thank you and secondly that it might help another family in the same situation.

Just to update everyone, we would like to let you know that we have commissioned a cooling blanket for the Neonatal Unit in Max's memory.  This will help babies with neurological complications, as there is only one blanket shared between City Hospital and Queen's Medical Centre, it is deparately needed, we can then help twice as many babies on their fight for survival. Although we have reached and exceeded our original target, we have decided to purchase this much needed equipment which is slightly more than we orignally hoped to achieve, but will be critical in helping babies in the Neonatal unit at both hopitals.

Thank you all so much for your continued support Claire and Mark Cosgrave

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Nottingham University Hospitals Charity

Nottingham University Hospitals Charity

Charity Registration No. 1059049

Nottingham Hospitals Charity enhances patient care at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust’s Queen’s Medical Centre & City Hospital. Donations help provide added extras such as improved facilities, equipment, research & staff development.Our website is www.nottinghamhospitalscharity.org.uk

Donations 205

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Raised funds so far from the robin hood marathon. thank you to everyone who has sponsored andsupported me. Lots of love Caylee. xx

Donation by Caylee Thomas on 29/09/09

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

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Thankyou to everyone for there support and donations. Love suzanne

Donation by MARK SHERIDAN on 29/09/09

£68.00

+ £19.18 Gift Aid

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Funds raised for claire for robinhood marathon well done to you all great achievement.

Donation by shaun Bushell on 29/09/09

£81.00

+ £22.85 Gift Aid

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Kindly donated by Nigel,Jane and Mary at The Riverside Cafe, Matlock Antiques Centre

Donation by SHEREE SMITH on 27/09/09

£5.00

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Collected by Mrs Beryl Summers from members of the Ravenshead Computer Group who made this kind donation. Wishing all the best to Claire and Mark.

Donation by SHEREE SMITH on 25/09/09

£10.00

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Sponsorship money raised for Robin hood marathon A BIG THANKYOU to friends & family for all your kind support.

Donation by ELIZABETH BUCK on 24/09/09

£104.00

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Sponsor funds raised in memory of my beautiful son MAX whos memory will live on forever in my heart. LOVE YOU MY ANGEL. XXXXXX mummy

Donation by CLAIRE COSGRAVE on 24/09/09

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

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Claire's sponsorship money for climbing Mount Snowdon on Monday 28th September. Go Girl. Love you Sheree xxxx

Donation by SHEREE SMITH on 23/09/09

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

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Sponsor money raised so far - THANKS to all customers of Crumbs, family and friends. Love you baby Max. From God-Mummy Georgy xx

Donation by Georgette Butler on 23/09/09

£410.00

+ £115.64 Gift Aid

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Raised funds so far from the robin hood marathon. thank you to everyone who has sponsored and supported me. Love Sarah x x x x

Donation by Sarah Millership on 23/09/09

£197.00

+ £55.56 Gift Aid

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I didn't know you, Max, but your little life reached out to me, and will reach ever further through the courage of your mum and dad.

Donation by Evelyn Brown on 23/09/09

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

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Raised sponsorship from kirkby riding club, friends & familyTHANKYOU so much for your support for our good friend LOVE Laura & Jackie xxx

Donation by LAURA & JACKIE SMITH on 22/09/09

£260.74

+ £73.54 Gift Aid

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Some marathon sponsor money from friends and family so far. Thank You everyone who supported us. Big Hugs to you all.... x Shelly x

Donation by Shelly Darch on 21/09/09

£155.00

+ £43.72 Gift Aid

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Raised at the MIdland Classic Motorcycle Club Enduro 20.9.2009 Middle HIlls Farm Derbyshire

Donation by SHEREE SMITH on 21/09/09

£300.48

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Well done Claire and Co. All the best for Sunday. Love you lots James xxxxx

Donation by SHEREE SMITH on 19/09/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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A small gift from Ian and Jim, just to say well done Claire and all the girls. Love and all good wishes for future events

Donation by SHEREE SMITH on 19/09/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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My sponsorship money for Claire's fantastic achievement in completing the Robin Hood Marathon in an amazing time. Well done my angel. Love Sheree

Donation by Shedge on 19/09/09

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

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Funds so far for Robin Hood Marathon THANKYOU to everyone who as supported and sponsored.xx

Donation by CLAIRE COSGRAVE on 18/09/09

£221.50

+ £62.47 Gift Aid

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More sponsor money from Gula, Meli, Maureen, Casey & Billie, Jonny, Helen, Susan, Amy and Anthony. Thanks for your support guys x

Donation by Lucy Harrison on 18/09/09

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

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Funds Raised From Hooters BBQ THANKYOU To Everyone Who Made A Donation. XX

Donation by CLAIRE COSGRAVE on 17/09/09

£155.00

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Good luck with the charity.

Donation by Gary Bennett on 16/09/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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FROM UNCLE DAVE AND FAMILY WITH ALL OUR LOVE

Donation by DAVID MOTH on 16/09/09

£25.00

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Funds Raised For The Robin Hood Marathon, A Big Thank You To All My Friends Thats Helped Raised This Amount For The Charity ..x

Donation by POPPY SHERIDAN on 16/09/09

£73.00

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From staff and Visitors

Donation by Curtis Consulting on 15/09/09

£26.00

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In memory of beautiful Baby Max. Here is some of my sponsor money raised from completing the Robin Hood Half Marathon. Well done to all involved x

Donation by Lucy Harrison on 15/09/09

£110.00

+ £31.03 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£16,066.50
  • Offline donations£1,250.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£17,316.50
  • Gift Aid£2,576.65

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