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Hi guys, first of all thanks for logging on to make a donation to this absolutely brilliant cause, Michelle and I cannot heap enough praise on the amazing job these guys and girls do.

As you are probably already aware our little boy Finley was born on 02/09/09 at home and had a totally normal birth, it was only after 5 days during a routine visit from Claire (the midwife who delivered him) she noticed he wasnt looking 100%, after popping down to Poole Hospital we very quickly learned that he had a major problem with his heart, the condition is known as TRANSPOSITION OF THE GREAT ARTERIES and basically means that the two main arteries that supply the body with oxygenated blood were the wrong way round which meant he was not getting any fresh blood to his body, had this not been picked up the results would have been fatal, there is only a finite period of time the body can survive in this condition, usually between 5 and 7 days.

We were very quickly transferred over to the PICU ward in Southampton General Hospital where he received the most amazing care you could imagine, there was someone watching over him 24/7 and never more than 3 foot away from him, on his first full day there he was rushed down to theatre for emergency open heart surgery to correct the problem.

The surgery went very well and we in no doubt that the tremendous care that followed contributed massively to Finley's speedy recovery, he remained in PICU until the friday of that week when it was decided that he was well enough to move to the cardiac ward E1.

As I write this we have just arrived at home following a further 11 days on E1 recovering, the whole experience was a rollercoaster ride of emotions, but made so much easier by the love, care and attention that was given not only Finley but us aswell, these people do an incredible job, one that i was totally unaware of before now, and need all the help they can, not only to maintain the good work that they are already doing, but also to provide other things to help the families of children who suffer these conditions, facilities such as the overnight rooms that we stayed in during his time there, kitchen facilities for the parents and loved ones to eat, and a lounge in which to try and rest and recuperate.

This is our story so far but there are many more to come im sure so please dig deep and give anything you can to help raise a huge sum of money for these amazing people!!!!!

Many Thanks

 

Owen, Michelle and Finley Brehaut

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Better late than never, well done for smashing your target for such a great cause xxxx Donation by Becky Silver 14/11/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Sorry it has taken so long for me to donate towards your wonderful efforts. Well done on your run. x Donation by Sarah Hambidge 03/11/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Sorry it took a little while! Donation by Louisa Gelkin 29/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Great job Owen! Good luck to your family for the future - the Brehauts are winners! Donation by Dave Spokes 29/10/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Hope the run went well mate, glad the little guy is ok. Best wishes to the three of you. Donation by Damion Isaac 26/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck on teh run and glad all well is with Finaly. LOL to both you & Michelle Donation by Stewart Dunne 25/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

All the best 2morow for your run. I think You are a truly amaing family and that Finley is the strongest little dude ever ! Very Proud of you all xxxx Donation by Julie Craig 25/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

good luck on the day! its an incredible cause.love to you all xxx Donation by sam and gavin 24/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Go get em Po! Proud of you for doing this and the way you guys have stayed so strong. Love to you all. xxx Donation by Darren and Holly 24/10/09  

£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid

Good luck Owen!! Donation by Bev and Jeff Brehaut 24/10/09  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

Good luck with the run - a very worthy cause. Donation by Alec Mcquin 24/10/09  

£35.00 + £9.87 Gift Aid

Do they treat adults at this unit? because you may need it after this fatboy. Good luck mate. Donation by Gary Thompson 24/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hi Owen good luck on your run, still think only running 10 miles means you`re a bit of a wuss. maybe you`ll get the bug and join us big boys!!! Donation by james meakin 24/10/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Sorry its not much but had to donate something for this brilliant cause- good luck for the run! Donation by Nicola Lewis 24/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Amazing cause, awesome runner and unbelievable little nephew!! Lots and lots of luck n love.. what's the time to beat???? x x Donation by Kerri Brehaut 24/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Big up to you all from me and Chrissy! xx Donation by jerry craven 24/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Go get em Owen - glad to hear he's doing much better now. Donation by Northern Mike & Ellie 24/10/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

I hope everything is going well now! These people are amazing! Give my little 2nd cousin a hug and good luck! Donation by Carly Down 24/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck boss Donation by Andrew Jones 24/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Run FAT BOY Run Ha ha!!! Good Luck Owen!! Great Cause. Glad Little Finley is on the mend. Auntie F xx Donation by Felicity Partridge 24/10/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

This is such an amazing cause and without PICU I may not have had my beautiful little boy anymore. Donation by Michelle Brehaut 24/10/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Donation by Diane Davies 24/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

The VERY VERY best of luck Owen. Remember, its not the winning, but the taking part that counts! Just make sure you put ur legs away after the race! Donation by Pete Randall 23/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Owen!! What a great cause to help further children like Finley x x Donation by anna and paul 23/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

We’re glad Finley has made a speedy recovery thanks to the work of the PICU Donation by The Sharp family. 23/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

so other children can get better as well as kick ass Finley! Donation by Uncle Bazza 16/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

heres to helping all the little babies that we can, good luck with the run! Donation by lucy keller 15/10/09  

£5.00

All the best on the day and to all the family for the future Donation by Steven Evans 15/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck x Donation by Emma Loader 14/10/09  

£5.00

Good luck Owen, love to you both and Finley x Donation by Alison Foyle 13/10/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
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