My Sister Lilly 

Hi thanks for visiting my page, ths charity is very close to my  heart after my  sister Lilly was born very prematurely at 24 weeks and 2 days on 2nd October 2008. Our local hospital was unable to care for her as she was too small so the next day she was transferred to Luton and Dunstable hospital.  Since that day the staff at the NICU there have given the very best care and support not only to Lilly but to my dad and Jeni too and for this we will always be grateful.  For pictures and the latest news on Lilly please look up Jenefer Meadows, Darcy Meadows on facebook and view her profile, (you will need to add her as a friend to do this.)

About the NICU:

Each year the  NICU treats over 600 premature and critically-ill babies.

The existing NICU was built for 20 cots. However with an increasing demand for cots we now manage to accommodate 29 cots in the same space. Despite the increase, the team still have to turn away 20 requests for a cot every month as the Unit is completely full.

Due to a dramatic increase in the birth rate and advances in neonatal care, we need more cots to ensure we can treat more babies and save even more precious lives.  

The hospital are planning to create a new £7 million Unit to care for the premature and sick babies born across Luton, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire. The new Unit will house an additional 17 cots to the 29 cots we already have, which will dramatically increase our capacity. It will also have some essential overnight accommodation for parents where they can be supported in preparing to care for their baby before they go home. 


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Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: The Luton And Dunstable Hospital Charitable Fund gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

So please sponsor me now!