My story

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Charlie John Manders was born 9 weeks premature on 22/01/2011 weighing 2lbs 10oz. He spent the first 5 weeks of his life in the Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU/Neonatal Unit) at Wexham Park Hospital. The care he recieved was absolutely second to none!

Following an emergency cesarian section, we heard our little boy cry for the very first time which was amazing to hear as this is not guarenteed at 31 weeks. It meant he was breathing by himself! However, his tiny little lungs struggled that first night and the Doctors had to Intubate/Ventilate him to stop him becoming too tired. Gradually he was weaned off the ventilator and was back to breathing by himself after a few days. This meant that after three days we had our first cuddle (Kangaroo Care!). What an amazing feeling! This was however somewhat daunting with all the lines and tubes we had to work around, but the nursing staff enabled us to focus on this lovely moment with all the help they gave us. Everything was fully explained and they had such a calm, controlled and professional manner.

There are three rooms in the Neonatal Unit. The "Hot Room" (Intesive/High dependency unit), the "2nd stage room" (Quieter room) and finally the "departure lounge". The goal as a new parent is to see your little one progress nicely throughout these stages, and Charlie did just that! Obviously there were ups and downs, but overall he did very well with all the expert care he revcieved from the Doctors, Sisters, Nurses and Nursery nurses. Without exception, the staff in the unit, where all so positive, friendly, fun, professional and meticulous in their approach to their work.

We were lucky enough to bring our little man home after 5 weeks, weighing just shy of 4lbs.

Unfortunately, not all the children in the unit are as lucky, and we met some truely inspirational people walking around. Dotted all around the walls of the departement are many different stories, and accounts of experiencing the SCBU/Neonatal Unit at Wexham Park Hospital - All however with the same loving and respectful appreciation of the amazing work the unit does for Children.

This is what lead me and my collegues (Diana and Lucy) to raise money for this fantastic cause!!! So I hope you can help us in the process, by supporting us to cycle 100 miles from the New Forest to the Isle of Wight, round the Island and then back up to the New Forest again.

MANY THANKS!!!

John and Louise Manders xxx

Cycling Team: ***Diana, Lucy and John***

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My Team

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My company

My charity

Heatherwood And Wexham Park Hospitals Trust General Fund

Heatherwood And Wexham Park Hospitals Trust General Fund

Charity Registration No. 1050362

The charity helps fund medical equipment throughout the trust, and enhances the level of care by financing many courses and education days. It helps improve both patient and staff environments and holds many different funds reflecting the sheer size of the trust

Donations 60

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Good luck John with the fund raising fantastic cause. Toni

Donation by Toni Brockwell on 25/09/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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WELL DONE EVERYONE!!! GREAT EFFORT AND GREAT CAUSE!!! CRACKING AMOUNT OF MONEY RAISED!!! xx

Donation by John Manders on 20/09/12

£485.00

+ £121.25 Gift Aid

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Well Done on the ride guys and thank you Diana for all your efforts and help at Flint House.

Donation by Marc Owens on 20/08/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Ashley Gray on 02/08/12

£21.00

+ £5.25 Gift Aid

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I am supporting Diana Lascelles. Well Diana and co. Great cause.

Donation by Frances Shortt on 31/07/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Well done for the ride and raising so much for a great cause. Thanks for all the help Diana at Flint House.

Donation by Phil Taylor on 23/07/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Well done John, Thanks for all your help at Flint House, back on the bike already just loving the Isle of Wight hills

Donation by Greg Malone on 15/07/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Well biked/swum Diana & co! Lots of love from your Dunedin fan club xxxx

Donation by Vanessa, Matt, Isabel & William on 12/07/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Well done! x

Donation by Caoimhe OReilly on 08/07/12

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

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Well done John Lots of Love Nan

Donation by Dot Lucas on 08/07/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Hi Diana, we wanted to give you some money too. Good luck with your bike ride. Love Aimee and Zoe xx

Donation by Aimee Schnuriger on 08/07/12

£2.00

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Hi Di, best of luck hope it all goes well. Love Fi and Muzza xx

Donation by Fiona Schnuriger on 08/07/12

£50.00

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All the best Diana. From May Ellie & Ian

Donation by Ian McLeod on 08/07/12

£100.00

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Good job John! Amazing cause! Xxx

Donation by Rebecca Hill on 08/07/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Well done Lulu, John & Di in what was very tough conditions! Great effort and for a great cause...

Donation by Huw Lougher on 07/07/12

£40.00

+ £10.00 Gift Aid

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Welldone to my friend charlie's daddy & his team mates! Love Max xx

Donation by Laura Walters on 07/07/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck manders!

Donation by james robotham on 07/07/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Well done all of you

Donation by K.Heather Greensmith on 07/07/12

£10.00

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Good luck keep safe.

Donation by Andy Holliman on 07/07/12

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Good luck and well done guys - I hope you're not getting too beasted by the rain!

Donation by Kelly Sage on 07/07/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Go LuLu! I'm so proud of you and wishing you lots of luck. Jo xx

Donation by Jordana Pratten on 07/07/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck sunshine, love the Whicheloes x

Donation by scott whicheloe on 06/07/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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All the very best gang!! Looking forward to the John Wayne walking impressions on Monday!

Donation by Chris Milburn on 06/07/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Go Lulubelles and team - go! Will be thinking (and aching) of/for you all Lallybelles

Donation by Sally Lougher on 06/07/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Hi, I am donating to support Diana Lascelles: you go girlfriend!! Wish I was doing it with you; seriously. Lots of love from Jabz in New Zealand.

Donation by Amanda Wilson on 06/07/12

£10.00

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£2,013.00
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£2,013.00
  • Gift Aid£435.25

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