My story

I am a Dad of one and an Uncle to many, including one special little girl called Lauren Sophie Tranter, or Lo So to her family and friends.Lauren was born in Sheffield on the 23rd of October 2010 weighing a healthy very normal 7lb 6oz to my sister in law Claire and her husband Mathew. She was a very contented baby and despite a few initial feeding problems started to gain weight.
At the age of 3 months Claire and Mathew realised something was not quite right and decided to get it checked out. Lauren was not putting on weight and was vomiting quite a lot, her liver had also become enlarged.This was the start of what would be numerous stays at Sheffield Childrens hospital under many consultants. After several months Lauren was finally diagnosed as having a rare condition called Mitochondrial Disease, and was given medication to control it.
From 6 - 9 months Lauren started to gain a little weight, she gradually built the strength to hold her head up, sit, roll and wave. At 9 months she started givings kisses and cuddles. She began to say a few words and loved spending time with her cousin, my daughter Lydia. She was a very special and loving little girl. In September Claire and Mathew were told that Lauren's Liver had stopped responding to treatment and that all they could do now was make her comfortable. They were referred to Bluebell Woods to receive some much needed respite and eventual palatative care. Lauren passed peacefully away on October 10th 2011 in her parents arms, two weeks before her first birthday. Under the care of the her parents and the committed staff at Bluebell Wood Laurens last few weeks were made comfortable and happy.The staff at Bluebell wood hospice are wonderful and the support they gave Claire, Mathew and all the family in the time we spent there was so important. Laurens full story has been shared by her parents on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4MBpguCU-U.
It costs £2.5 million every year for Bluebell Wood to offer the support they gave Claire and Mathew, to the families that need it. It is a place filled with laughter and love, giving the families the chance to relax, take a break and have fun. With no statutory government funding, without the help of supporters they couldn’t help all the children that they do. Having spent some time at the hospice with Lauren, I realise what a special place it is for all who need to go there and with your help I would like to raise funds to say Thank you for the care they gave Lauren and will continue to give Claire and Mathew and many other children and families in the years to come.
Fundraising so far
I completed the Enduro at Coed Y Brenin in 3hrs and 52 minutes, coming 38th out of 500 starters.
I participated in Russ and Dean Downings Falling Leaves Claremont hospital sportive on 16/10/11 - this was 100km.
I am currently training for the Sheffield Half Marathon and the next big event will be this summer when we will cycle from Santander Spain to St Astier France going over the Pyrenees a distance over 1000km in a WEEK!!!!!!
THANK YOU TO THE CHILDREN AT ST WILFREDS CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL FOR RAISING £342 IN MEMORY OF LAUREN - YOU ARE ALL LITTLE SUPERSTARS!
THANKYOU TO THE CHILDREN AND STAFF AT ECCLESFIELD SECONDARY SCHOOL FOR RAISING £1575.30.

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Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice

Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice

Charity Registration No. 1076958

Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice supports children in South Yorkshire, and the North Midlands with a shortened life expectancy. We provide ongoing medical respite care for the poorly child, practical and emotional support for family members, bereavement support and end of life care.

Donations 54

Donation by Christian Connell on 31/12/11

£10.00

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Thinking of you all, especially at this time of year. God bless, The Carter family in Norwich

Donation by Sarah CARTER on 27/12/11

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Alice Milton on 23/12/11

£10.00

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Donation by Susan Kennedy on 22/12/11

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Linda Hughes on 20/12/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Lots of love. xxx

Donation by Sumayyah Shalchi on 14/12/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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A fantastic cause in memory of the gorgeous and inspiring Lauren, Lots of Love to You All Alex, Tom and Max xxxxx

Donation by Alexzandra Lill on 13/12/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

A worthy cause, in my thoughts claire and matt xxxx

Donation by Emma Shaw on 12/12/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

An very inspirational little girl. Love and prayers to you all. Love Sally Frost xxxx

Donation by Sally Frost on 11/12/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

What a fantastic cause.

Donation by Graham Snell on 29/11/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

In memory of a beautiful little girl and with love to Claire and Matt, lots of love The Badgers xxx

Donation by Rachel Badger on 27/11/11

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

Love you all x x x

Donation by sarah utting on 20/11/11

£15.00

I met Lauren on her last visit to BBW, such a beautiful little girl with a smile to melt any heart. xxx

Donation by Selina Guy on 17/11/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Jacob Staley on 29/10/11

£20.00

We've been really inspired by all that you are doing. You are right Lauren was a very special little girl and we feel privileged to have known her.

Donation by Matt and Zoe Baker xxxx on 24/10/11

just a small donation to help your very good cause. best wishes joyce and dennis blunt

Donation by D Blunt on 21/10/11

£10.00

Donation by Sasha Lowe on 21/10/11

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by sonia hicken on 21/10/11

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

Fantastic cause Ian

Donation by Kevin Jarvis on 19/10/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Nicola Metcalf on 19/10/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Hope all goes well with the fundraising and for supporting a great worthy cause. Best of luck. x

Donation by Tracey Lister on 19/10/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Nicky Richardson on 19/10/11

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Great cause

Donation by Josie Rockcliffe on 19/10/11

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Well done, Ian - keep up the good work!

Donation by Christina Creasey on 17/10/11

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Well done feathers...keep it up mate. Good luck for the next one!

Donation by Ian Morecroft on 15/10/11

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£1,345.00
  • Offline donations£2,065.30
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£3,410.30
  • Gift Aid£272.50

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