Victoria Stevenson
Hunter Healthcare runs 10km for Poppy's Fund page
Fundraising for Imperial Health Charity
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Nothing can prepare a parent for the heart-breaking moment of losing a child.
Sadly, that moment came for Carly and Roo Hodgson on 12 October 2017, when they were told their unborn daughter Poppy had died.
During this traumatic experience, Carly and Roo were supported by the inspirational maternity staff at Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea Hospital.
Specialist bereavement midwives helped them through their ordeal and demonstrated extraordinary care and compassion in the weeks and months that followed.
This is how Poppy's Fun was created.
Working closely with Carly and Roo Hodgson, Imperial Health Charity are raising vital funds towards a range of improvement projects that will enable the maternity team to continue providing first-class care for many more families. Whether their baby is healthy and well, or if there are complications during pregnancy or birth.
Hunter Healthcare have chosen Poppy's Fund as our charity of the year and hope to raise as much as we can to support this wonderful cause.
In traditional fundraising style we are looking to raise £3,000 to support Poppy's Fund and as part of raising awareness we are organising a 10km run/walk in Battersea Park on the 15th February.
With your support we will raise money to help pay for specialist equipment on the wards, counselling services for bereaved or traumatised parents, improvements to the hospital environment, and further training and education to help staff support families in challenging circumstances.