Suzanne Kings

5 mile race in memory of Bokke

Fundraising for York & Scarborough Hospitals Charity
£1,395
raised of £1,200 target
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In memory of Bokke Kings
To create a new maternity bereavement suite at York Hospital and support those families who will sadly lose their baby before or shortly after birth. We know there is nothing that can take away their pain but we can help them on their journey.

Story

In July we were given the devastating news that our baby had no heartbeat, at 36 weeks pregnant, our baby had died. At Scarborough hospital we were given a private room to talk to the consultant about the next steps, I gave birth in that same room, to a little boy. I was very fortunate to be able to spend time with him, my husband was allowed to stay with me throughout this time, for us it meant our families could come and visit and grieve openly with us. The midwives who looked after us were specialised bereavement midwives and guided us through this difficult time. We have been able to contact them and see them after, allowing us the time to talk openly, ask questions about what happened and be further guided on the ongoing process. Our little boy was well cared for and the hospital provided all the services needed for a funeral. 

I am running 5 miles to ensure this service keeps doing an excellent job. No one ever wants to be in our shoes but it does happen and by raising this money, maybe we can help those families as much as we have been helped. 

This money will be donated to the maternity bereavement services at Scarborough hospital and in support of the butterfly appeal. 

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About the campaign

To create a new maternity bereavement suite at York Hospital and support those families who will sadly lose their baby before or shortly after birth. We know there is nothing that can take away their pain but we can help them on their journey.

About the charity

York & Scarborough Hospitals Charity raises funds to help make a positive difference in your local hospital - making patients, relatives and visitors feel better and providing a level of care that is beyond that which NHS funding alone could deliver.

Donation summary

Total raised
£1,394.30
+ £215.25 Gift Aid
Online donations
£1,394.30
Offline donations
£0.00

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