Raised: 96%
Target: £5,000.00
Raised so far: £4,791.11
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My story

 

Alice was born by caesarian on February 5th 2008 and although she was very small she was allowed home after two weeks of observation and tests.

Three weeks after being allowed home Alice began having seizures and was admitted back into the local hospital. Unfortunately this hospital was not equipped to deal with Alice's condition and her health deteriorated rapidly. Alice progressed to status epilepticus and was then retrieved to Glenfields Hospital by their paediatric critical care team, using their specialised neonate transfer system. Upon arrival at Glenfields, she was stabilised in a critical condition and maintained in a medically induced coma. The facilities and expertise at Glenfields surpassed all expectation and the staff were first class as well as being approachable and providing support to us and our family. Accommodation was provided on site which made this time a little easier for all of us as we could stay with Alice at all times. This accommodation was funded by charitable donations from previous families and supporters and we hope to help other famlies that need this help in future.

Whilst Alice was staying at Glenfields we had access to the most modern diagnostic, monitoring and treatment options and we will always be grateful that we had this immediately available at all times.

Alice was transferred to the other Leicester hospitals site at Leicester Royal Infirmary for further investigation of her seizures where her condition was slowly brought under control and she was brought out of her coma.

At the end of March Alice came back home with an excellent care plan and support network initiated. Despite a few setbacks along the way Alice has continued to improve, has gradually gained weight and is surpassing all expectations of her ability to recover from such a serious neurological condition.

Now in 2009 Alice is a year old and continues to make progress. We have met massive milestones that would have never been possible without the amazing skills of the Glenfield and Leiciester Royal teams.We have enjoyed celebrating Alices Christening, Christmas and her first Birthday- and we are looking forward to her day as a flower girl in August at her Aunty Marie and Uncle Chris's wedding.

The team of consultants who we first met in Leicester still play a vital role in caring for Alice and the work that Leicester Hospitals do is never ending. Although we are outpatients now, they continue to support us and there are still many many children who pass through their doors needing their help.

This year we will be continung to fundraise- starting of course with the obligitory 2 Castles run in Warwick for Mark, Thad and Chris. Once we have got our dates for other events confirmed we will put them online so you can keep track of our progress and plans for this year. Unfortunately Helen's injury has ruled her out of running (or even walking!) any time soon but we will continue to raise money and try and give back to Leicester hospitals.

For photos from Alice's first year see:

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=102315&id=739650931&l=8a74cc6c4c

Latest news!

Mark, Chris and Thad completed the wettest 2 Castles 10k to date! Despite a chronic lack of training they all completed under 1hr 5 minutes and managed to dry out eventually! For photos please see-

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=126641&id=739650931&l=15f0d89cd2

With Best Wishes to you both Donation by Great Western Referrals 03/09/09  

Hope you have a great wedding day :o)! Emma & Ed Donation by Emma & Ed 15/08/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Congratulations to Chris and Marie on their wedding! from Stuart and Sarah x Donation by Stuart Robinson 15/08/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

To Marie and Chris on the occasion of your marriage Donation by Isabella 13/08/09  

£500.00 + £141.03 Gift Aid

For Alice, and all the other children. Donation by Chris Wheatley aka chrissie 13/07/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck with this years fundraising! xxx Donation by Cat Shephard 18/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Happy retirement Thad! Donation by John Benstead 17/02/09  

£25.00

To Mr Kubiak- happy retirement Donation by Gladys Brown 05/12/08  

£100.00

Sponsorship from work Donation by marie 20/11/08  

£65.00

Thanks for the Pony B & B Donation by Ali Stockwell 10/11/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

completed the 10 mile run in 1hr 15 mins thanks to everyone who sponsored me Donation by stuart newland 08/11/08  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

With thanks for over 30 years of Thad's help and kindness to the entire Cliff family. Best wishes for the funraising and for Alice's progress. Donation by Mrs Jill Cliff 23/10/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck with everyone in their fund raising efforts. Love Alice and all the family xx Donation by Charlotte Griffin & family 21/10/08  

£20.00

Best wishes ,Thad, on your retirement Donation by Mr + Mrs Appleby 16/10/08  

£15.00

Good luck with the fundraising. Donation by Fi, Tom & Jasmine 09/10/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Happy retirement Thad Donation by The Jones family 01/10/08  

£5.00

Thank you to the staff and patients of 23 Essendene Road Donation by Thads retirement donations 30/09/08  

£278.11

Good luck Thad! Donation by Donna 13/09/08  

£10.00

With best wishes Donation by Harry+ Betty Langford 11/09/08  

£50.00

For Alice on her christening Donation by Nigel, Paula,William and Lauren 08/09/08  

£100.00

With love for Alice's Christening Day Donation by Rosemary and Paul 05/09/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

From the volunteers that are the Stratford District Police Specials Donation by marc 05/09/08  

£50.00

From your friends at Warwickshire Police Donation by marc 05/09/08  

£140.00

Donation by Twizzle 31/08/08  

£8.00 + £2.26 Gift Aid

Just the thought of so much running hurts my knees! Good luck to all Donation by Mike 09/08/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

sponser ££ for The Kubiak who did the run!x Donation by Soph Gray 08/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck and best wishes to Alice. Donation by Sky Scaffolding 08/08/08  

£100.00

wish you all the best for your effort Donation by Kuldeep / Sohan 07/08/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck with all the fund raising wishing Alice all the very best. Donation by DHS CONTRACTORS LTD 07/08/08  

£100.00

Best wishes to Alice, love to family and good luck with the fundraising Donation by 501 London Rd 30/07/08  

£110.00
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