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Target: £10,000.00
Raised so far: £11,712.83
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My story

 

The sudden collapse and death of our baby son Patrick Brendan Elliot Keogh in May 2007 devastated our family and shocked our friends.

Many were moved to donate or fundraise in his memory. Now, as we mark Patrick’s second birthday, his fund stands at more than £11,500 (including Gift Aid). Thank you.

We set up Patrick's Fund after talking to Dr Patrick Bose, the obstetrician who delivered our son at Chelsea andWestminsterHospital. He had been involved with the mother and baby charity, Baby Lifeline, and we were impressed with how it focused on training for midwives and clinicians, helping them update and improve their skills.

All the work that goes on behind the scenes is not as visually impressive as a huge shiny scanner or intensive care cot, but it's exactly these kind of initiatives that save babies' lives.

Money raised through Patrick's Fund goes towards a new Baby Lifeline training project. Some 400 midwives, obstetricians and neo-natal staff will get hands-on refresher sessions utilising the latest techniques and technologies available to deal with emergency and extreme situations, such as mothers collapsing during labour, monitoring the unborn baby's heart rate and delivering babies by caesarean or using other interventions. The skills learned during these sessions will help stop babies dying at or around the time of birth.

Doing something in Patrick's memory makes us feel less helpless and like we are making some kind of difference. We can't cuddle or kiss our son, but our support of Baby Lifeline has become a way of showing people just how much we love him.

Thank you to everyone who has helped remember our lad:

* All those who gave money instead of flowers in those first few weeks, remembered Patrick at Christmas and his birthday, or who have simply been moved to donate in his name.

* Patrick’s godparents and our families, who helped set up and continue to actively support the fund.

* Friends who asked for donations instead of gifts to celebrate Christenings and all those who have given in thanks for the safe arrival of their own children.

Special fundraising events have included a coffee morning, gourmet dinner evening, Punch and Judy shows, and sponsored runs including the London Marathon.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also an efficient way to give: Baby Lifeline Limited will receive your money electronically and, if you are a taxpayer, an extra 28% in Gift Aid will be added to your donation at no cost to you (minus some Justgiving admin costs).

The full Gift Aid, without admin costs, can be obtained by those who donate directly to the charity and we can provide forms in those cases.

Many, many thanks for your support.

Frank and Kirsty

www.babylifeline.org.uk

For Patrick.... on behalf of Eleanor Rose Wood Donation by Wayne Cox 29/10/09  

In memory of Patrick on behalf of Eleanor Wood Donation by Simon, Keeley & George 24/10/09  

sorry its taken so long to donate. fantastic to see you've raised so much, lots love julie, boz and maddie xxx Donation by julie bosley 12/09/09  

Donation by Sophie 03/08/09  

For Patrick x Donation by Ali and Helen 13/07/09  

Love to you all x Donation by Nishi and Chris Saville 11/06/09  

x Donation by Peter 04/06/09  

The Keoghs live on forever Donation by Mashman 04/06/09  

my little contribution. x Donation by Maria 04/06/09  

Donation by Dunstable Swingers Golf Society 31/05/09  

Fantastic, inspiring effort Frank. Well done and good luck with the project. Donation by Alistair 28/05/09  

Donation by Ben Dirs 27/05/09  

Happy Birthday Patrick, you are in our mind, Kirsty & Frank, we will be waiting to hear from you soon baby arrive, good luck & take care. Donation by Laura, Mary & Tony 27/05/09  

Wishing you all the best Donation by Simon Caney 27/05/09  

Two reasons, my Dad loved babies, and I will miss you at Millbank. Hope all goes well for you, baby and Frank. Patrick will make sure it does. M x Donation by Mark Nicholson 21/05/09  

With best wishes from us all x Donation by Charlotte (on behalf of all Millbank comms) 02/05/09  

Donation by Shona Kydd 24/04/09  

Very moved by your story and happy to contribute to this worthwhile cause. All the best xx Donation by Victoria Flint 08/04/09  

With lots of love and best wishes for 2009 xx Donation by Suzanne Westhead 08/02/09  

Hope to see you on a racecourse soon, Donation by Mark Beesley 13/01/09  

Happy New Year Donation by Lee Heley 05/01/09  

Happy New Year, Frank & Kirsty Donation by Scott Heinrich 30/12/08  

For darling Patrick at Christmas with all our love xx Donation by Helen, Paul, Anna & Livvy 22/12/08  

For our little cousin's fund xx Donation by Christopher and Rosie 15/12/08  

with love from your American family Donation by Bud and Sandy 04/12/08  

Love at Xmas to Patricks memory and to his wonderful parents.xxx Donation by Gran and Grandpa 30/11/08  

Wishing you lots of love this Christmas xx Donation by Alan and Jenny 26/11/08  

My winnings for Pat's Legacy who triumphed over the odds in a tough race at Kempton. xx Donation by Mummy 09/10/08  

All the best x Donation by Hing & Michelle 07/10/08  

Lots of love to you both.xxxx Donation by Julie (scouse) Latham 05/10/08  

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* Total raised online: £1,771.00
  Offline donations: £9,941.83
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £418.28

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