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£842
raised of £1,000 target by 40 supporters

    Weʼve raised £842 to help fund a cuddle cot and funds for Sands, in memory of Hollie Maguire

    Funded on Monday, 12th June 2017

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    Story

    On the 26th October last year I got a call from my close friend Brendan. His wife was in labour so I was expecting to hear good news. The first words I heard from Brendan were “its bad news” this followed with a very emotional phone call telling us that Susan gave birth to a little girl, named Hollie, who died 30 minutes after . It was heart breaking.

    Brendan and Susan later found out that Hollie had passed away due to Strep B infection. A very easily preventable disease if tested for in pregnancy. Unfortunately, unless the mother is showing symptoms, they are never tested for.

    On 1st of May I will be running the Belfast Marathon in memory of Hollie. For those who know me, I have trouble running the length of myself.

    Half of the money raised will be we used to go towards a CuddleCot which Brendan and Susan are raising money for to donate in Hollie’s name. The CuddleCot has been internationally recognised across the world as significantly helping parents who suffer the loss of a baby. Dealing with the death of a baby is clearly an incredibly difficult event for parents and bereaved parents should be given the option of spending Time with their baby. Providing families Time through the use of the CuddleCot is internationally encouraged by midwives, bereavement practitioners, still birth/neonatal charities, and academics. Time allows the family to form an important bond with their baby; whether changing a nappy, dressing the baby, taking photographs or simply just staying close and this unquestionably helps families in dealing with their loss.

    The rest of the money raised with go towards the charity, Sands, who helped Brendan and Susan during their loss. The charity supports anyone affected by the death of a baby, works in partnership with health professionals to try to ensure that bereaved parents and families receive the best possible care and funds research that could help to reduce the numbers of babies dying and families devastated by this tragedy.

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    • Sean Woods7 years ago
      Sean Woods

      Sean Woods

      7 years ago

      Thanks to everyone who has donated and sent messages of encouragement before and during the marathon! I got the the finish line! All the donations are greatly appreciated!! Thank you!

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    Supporters

    40

    • Natalie McConnell

      Natalie McConnell

      Jun 8, 2017

      £30.00

    • Malcolm Edgar

      Malcolm Edgar

      May 2, 2017

      Well Done Sean - well proud of yea!

      £30.00

    • Sairah Tariq

      Sairah Tariq

      May 2, 2017

      Well done Sean

      £5.00

    • Mary Grant

      Mary Grant

      May 1, 2017

      Well done Sean! From the Grant family xo

      £10.00

    • Christine Turley

      Christine Turley

      May 1, 2017

      £10.00

    • Amy Skuce

      Amy Skuce

      May 1, 2017

      £10.00

    • Aodhan Campbell

      Aodhan Campbell

      May 1, 2017

      Best of luck Sean from Aodhan

      £20.00

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