Our beautiful boy, Sonny, spent his last few days in Manchester Royal Infirmary ICU recently. He died comfortably, with dignity and surrounded by love. Despite the immense tragedy, it could not have been made more perfect for his family and loved ones by the incredible staff. We are all desperately sad but are coping, and that is in no small part down to the amazing care that they received from the staff in ICU at a terribly difficult time .

When Rosie, Nick, Asha and Izzy arrived at the ICU they were scared, fragile and vulnerable. The doctors and nurses took them into their care and allowed them to focus on themselves and their boy. They were gently guided with tenderness, respect and sympathy while the team in ICU provided such professional, expert medical treatment for Sonny.

As time moved on and we all started to fully comprehend the situation, it became apparent that an ever growing band of Sonny-lovers were amassing in the hospital. It was important to Rosie and Nick that everyone who needed it, got their moment with him. We’re not sure what ‘normal’ is in the ICU but the fact that upwards of sixty devastated family and friends were able to get that moment is something that we will be eternally grateful for.

During those long days Rosie, Nick, Asha and Izzy felt that the ICU was being genuinely affected by Sonny's situation. The intimacy, thoughtfulness, hugs and kind words that were offered really helped them learn to be strong and positive. That strength and positivity has endured, bolstered by the knowledge of what Sonny would have wanted, and it is what is keeping everyone afloat right now.

Rosie, Nick, Asha and Izzy are now being cared for and supported by those loved ones that visited the hospital and many of them would like to channel some energy into something positive in Sonny’s name. We knew from day one that we would need to find some way to thank the ICU team. We feel we will be forever in their debt.

So the plan is to use this page to raise some money, in Sonny’s memory, for the MRI ICU. We don’t know what level of funds this might generate yet but we have had a couple of thoughts.

1. We would like give the ICU something to make all of their lives at work ever so slightly better. Maybe a coffee machine or a new microwave that they could know was from Sonny.

2. A donation that might help other families in similar circumstances to benefit as we all did, whether that may be helping towards staff, equipment, drugs etc

We are happy to be led by the ICU, whatever they would like/need, depending on the funds raised.

Thank you for reading our story, any donation will be really gratefully received.

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