BioMar have a mix of teams and individuals having a crack at the Scottish Sea Farms Triathlon Festival 2019, please help us and Scottish Sea Farms achieve their goal towards a great cause...

It’s a cause close to our hearts here at Scottish Sea Farms as, for over three months now, the hospital team have delivered specialist care to Òran Keenan, the son of our colleague and Farm Manager Michael Keenan and his wife Elissa, who was born at just 26 weeks weighing 2lb 7oz. It’s down to the skill, care and dedication of the hospital team that little Òran, now over 10lbs, recently made it home to join his sisters and brother – photos attached of the happy moment.

Says Michael: “At first, Òran looked to be a miracle baby with all his key functions working well. Then, on Hogmanay, our worst nightmare happened as his lungs collapsed and on three occasions we were told to prepare for the worst. The care Òran received was truly inspiring. He was put on a ventilator, steroids and morphine, and the nurses, consultants and doctors don’t seem to work shifts or forget about things when they go home. They phone and text all day and night asking about the babies they care for. When I told them the news about our Triathlon fundraising, some of the nurses burst into tears – they said it felt amazing that people appreciate what they do.” 

To help the nursing team help more families like the Keenans, we’re on a mission to buy a new cerebral function monitor. Costing £20,419, this key item will mean that early babies who have suffered from brain asphyxia or seizures can be quickly assessed and the best course of treatment determined without delay.

So, £20,419 is the magic number for this year – no small challenge – and we need your support to help make it happen.

 Every pound counts

Whether you’re competing in the Triathlon itself, are volunteering as a marshal or coming along to cheer on loved ones (or can’t make it along on the day but would still like to help), please give generously via our JustGiving team page here. There’s the option to set-up and/or link your own JustGiving page, or if you prefer you can donate via a friend or colleague’s page once it’s linked to the team page. Each and every pound raised will take us a step closer to our goal.