Rachel Gully
Rachel's Matilda Mae Skydive 2015
Fundraising for The Lullaby Trust
Story
On February 2nd, 2013 my friend Jennie and her husband David experienced their worst nightmare - something no parent should have to go through. Their beautiful 9 month old daughter, Matilda Mae, passed away from SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome).
Since that day many friends in the blogging community have rallied round to raise as much money for The Lullaby Trust as they can.
I did my first Skydive in memory of Matilda Mae in 2013, and I am back this year to do it again!
Every year, in the UK, over 600 babies - the majority of whom appear to be perfectly healthy - will die suddenly and unexpectedly. Although some of these can be explained after investigation, many cannot.
The Lullaby Trust is working hard to tackle this issue.
They aim to ensure that all parents, healthcare professionals, and others in close contact with families are aware of the most up-to-date, evidence based advice on safer sleep for babies and how to reduce the risk factors that can lead to an unexpected death.
The Lullaby Trust helps families who have experienced the sudden and shocking loss of a baby, providing immediate, practical support in the form of advice and guidance. They connect them with others who have experienced a similar bereavement and work to ensure that families are fully supported during what is a devastating and isolating experience.
They also work with the NHS running a national health visitor led service for bereaved parents, Care of Next Infant (CONI) programme, which supports families before and after the birth of their new baby. The Lullaby Trust also fund the specialist monitoring equipment for CONI babies which provides much needed reassurance for their anxious parents.
For over 40 years, The Lullaby Trust has funded cutting edge research making a major contribution to reducing infant death by 70%. They have invested £11million in SIDS research and continue to support new research, as well as campaigning tirelessly, lobbying government to keep sudden infant death on the public health agenda and working to build public awareness and knowledge.
I would love to raise as much as I can for this great cause, so whatever you can donate, no matter how small will help!
Thank you x
Since that day many friends in the blogging community have rallied round to raise as much money for The Lullaby Trust as they can.
I did my first Skydive in memory of Matilda Mae in 2013, and I am back this year to do it again!
Every year, in the UK, over 600 babies - the majority of whom appear to be perfectly healthy - will die suddenly and unexpectedly. Although some of these can be explained after investigation, many cannot.
The Lullaby Trust is working hard to tackle this issue.
They aim to ensure that all parents, healthcare professionals, and others in close contact with families are aware of the most up-to-date, evidence based advice on safer sleep for babies and how to reduce the risk factors that can lead to an unexpected death.
The Lullaby Trust helps families who have experienced the sudden and shocking loss of a baby, providing immediate, practical support in the form of advice and guidance. They connect them with others who have experienced a similar bereavement and work to ensure that families are fully supported during what is a devastating and isolating experience.
They also work with the NHS running a national health visitor led service for bereaved parents, Care of Next Infant (CONI) programme, which supports families before and after the birth of their new baby. The Lullaby Trust also fund the specialist monitoring equipment for CONI babies which provides much needed reassurance for their anxious parents.
For over 40 years, The Lullaby Trust has funded cutting edge research making a major contribution to reducing infant death by 70%. They have invested £11million in SIDS research and continue to support new research, as well as campaigning tirelessly, lobbying government to keep sudden infant death on the public health agenda and working to build public awareness and knowledge.
I would love to raise as much as I can for this great cause, so whatever you can donate, no matter how small will help!
Thank you x