Raised: 189%
 
Target: £6,210.00
Raised so far: £11,755.15
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Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page. I am trying to raise money for the Tiny Lives charity which supports the Special Care Baby Unit at the RVI......

Why? Read Oscar's story....

Oscar was born at 10.20am on 6/2/10. His mum went into labour as we were waiting for our flight to London to go to the England Vs Wales Rugby match (Dad is an ex-rugby player for Torquay and Medicals). The labour came on very quickly and an ambulance ride and an hour later he was born. He was 14 weeks early and weighed just 1lb 14oz. Had we got on the plane just imagine what would have happened!

He was taken to the SCBU (Ward 35) at the RVI in Newcastle and over the week had many visitors coming in to see him. Some days he was better and some days he was worse- words cannot describe the roller coaster we were on. It was made so much worse as he was an IVF baby and it had taken us a long time to get this far.

After a week with us, little Oscar died on 12/2/10 in his Mum and Dads arms- he was just too ill and too tiny to fight for his life.

What made our time with Oscar incredible was the staff in the unit. I have never had such heart felt care and kindness in such a situation and they job they do is incredible. I have heard this so many times before but never really paid attention when people say it. Think about having to tell people your baby is going to die, taking photos for you, dressing the child ready for the funeral and supporting parents whose life has crashed around them- this unit deserves all the help they can get. We all have our pet charities and you never know what they do until you need them- but take it from me, this unit does an incredible job.

So- all I ask is instead of flowers or cards, or just if you want to- can you help me raise some money for the unit in memory of Oscar? I think this is the best tribute to the little man I can think of.

Why is the target £6210?- It's Oscars birthday- 6/2/10.

 

Thanks so much. 

Stu & Helen

 

**UPDATE** - Thanks so much to everyone who has donated- who would have thought we would raise this amount? Thank you so much!

 

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Donation by Jon Carlile on 15/02/10

 
 

In memory of poor little Oscar - I'll never forget him. Thinking of you all. Paul & Lisa x Donation by Paul Lancaster on 15/02/10

 
 

Lots of love Donation by Christine Cridge on 15/02/10

 
 

Sorry to hear about your loss. Thinking about both. Donation by Gary Nagel on 15/02/10

 
 

I think that this is a fantastic tribute to your gorgeous little boy. Thinking of you now and in the months to come... Alice xxx Donation by alice townend on 15/02/10

 
 

My thoughts are with you at this time of hurt. Oscar will be giving other kids a chance of life long after his passing - good lad! Donation by Shaun Nichols on 15/02/10

 
 

Donation by Alan Spodick on 15/02/10

 
 

Stu my heart goes out to you! Donation by Lionel Joyce on 15/02/10

 
 

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are will you both and I think that what you are doing in Oscar's name is great. I hope you reach your target. Donation by Sarah Hollinrake on 15/02/10

 
 

My thoughts are with you, you have my profoundest respect for making good things happen as a result of Oscar's life. Donation by al dawes on 15/02/10

 
 

Donation by Ian Morrison on 15/02/10

 
 

so sorry for your loss. we hope you find strength in family and friends to support you in these dark times. Donation by Roya and Mike on 15/02/10

 
 

We are thinking of you at this very difficult time. All our love, Foz and Jac Donation by Matthew Foster on 15/02/10

 
 

Much love and deepest sympathy to both of you xx Donation by Andy Hacker on 15/02/10

 
 

Good luck with the fundraising! Donation by Oliver Bridges on 15/02/10

 
 

All our love Donation by Gus & Anna Elliot on 15/02/10

 
 

Donation by richard naylor on 14/02/10

 
 

Donation by Joshua Tindall on 14/02/10

 
 

For your little Oscar. With lots of love, Polly xxx Donation by Polly Simmons on 14/02/10

 
 

Donation by Joshua Tindall on 14/02/10

 
 

Great target to set.... you'll get there. Take care Donation by Kim Hinshaw on 14/02/10

 
 

Thinking of you Helen, Stu and Oscar Love Simon and Nataly Donation by Simon Atkinson on 14/02/10

 
 

all for a very good cause, thinking of helen, stu and oscar. all the very very best, love ben and julia Donation by julia de poumeyrol on 14/02/10

 
 

Stu, so sorry to hear the news. thoughts with you all. Paddy. Donation by patrick gregg on 14/02/10

 
 

Donation by Ahmed Chishti on 14/02/10

 
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* Total raised online: £9,555.15
  Offline donations: £2,200.00
  Mobile donations: £0.00
  Total Raised: £11,755.15
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £2,392.92

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