Thanks for visiting this page....if it only makes you aware of the great work that 'tiny lives' does then that's great. 

The reason we have put this page together and are trying to raise funds for 'tiny lives' is not only is it a worthy cause but also to make the brief life of Millie Rose positive for others as well as ourselves.  Millie Rose Chitsabesan was stillborn 19.50 23/03/10 weighing 1lb 10 ounces and just 27 weeks old.  It's amazing how someone 'minus 13weeks' old can touch the lives of so many.  She burst onto the scene in September 2009 and showed herself to be a very stubborn and active little girl.  They could never get a good picture of her as she was always on the move or had her arm in the way in every picture of her face.  She had her daddy's big feet and hands and though she was really stubborn and beautiful.....just like her mum....things became a bit too much for her delicate body and she was unable to keep up the good fight.  Mum and Dad miss her very much and every second of the day.  She will always be a part of our family and will never be forgotten.

All the staff from the fetal and maternity services were amazing and supported us through these recent hard times.  The love and caring that these initial strangers shared with us was both humbling and greatly appeciated.  They always had the right word and the time for us.  We are enormously thankful for their continued support.

The Neonatal Service at the Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne looks after newborn babies from all over the north of . They look after about 600 newborn babies every year, and up to 30 can be with them at any one time. Tiny Lives supports this work, providing:

Education and training

Funding for research

Specialist developmental care

A homely environment

Help with travel costs for parents

Expensive equipment