Team Theo * - Valerie Pattinson, Theos Nanny, Ian Pattinson Theos Granddad, Tracey Lockewood (GodMum), Justin Wood, Kim Prescott, Stuart Prescott, Lyndsay Oakes, Lindsay Havard, Paul Stanton, Lee Shaw, Liz Rudd, Shabnam Drummond... the list is still growing!! and of course,Theos Mummy and Daddy - Carley & David
Theo has made a big impact on lots of people, In our darkest days our family and friends have been here for us, Theo is the extra bright star shinning in the sky, who is watching over each and every one of us.
When I came up with the idea / had a moment of madness! of doing the Manchester 10k run, I sent a text to or nearest and dearest, immediatley, it was a yes, no hesitating!!, I can not believe how much of an impact Theo has made on everyone.
I am very proud and blessed to have the best family and friends, and I am so touched at their enthusiam and support, I personally want to say a Huge thank you to 'Team Theo' and also to wish them Good Luck!. I know on the 20th May 2012, there will be, blisters, sweat and tears and I cannot wait when we all cross the finish line together!!
Theos Charities :-
www.lhm.org.uk .HPLHS is a fairly rare problem that occurs in approximately 1 in 5000 babies, some survive the labor, some live hours, days or weeks. The babies that are strong enough then face a series of heart surgery, should they get that far... or if like Theo, they are to poorly and are born asleep.
Little Hearts Matter offer support, information and makes awareness of those affected when a child/baby has only half a heart such as HPLHS, which Theo had.
www.arc-uk-org ARC is the only national charity which provides non-directive support and information to expectant and bereaved parents throughout and after the antenatal screening and testing process.
For this reason, I want to raise money for both charities, I plan to split the money raised 50/50.
Finally, I want to donate 10% of what I raise to the Knitting Ladies at Whiston Hospital. Even though Theo was 12" long, I would have struggled to have found any clothes for him and to be honest, It was the last thing on mind. I was so touched and over whelmed with the clothing the hospital dressed Theo in, he looked very much my little prince, the ladies don’t just knit booties, but hats, and the tiniest teddy bears too, the hospital also provides clothes, mosses baskets, photos, hand and foot prints, all of which cost the hospital money.
I said I wanted to set myself a challenge and I have... what makes it even more special is that the run is two days before Theo’s first birthday!. so, please, please no matter how much you can donate, it ALL helps , it wont change my story, it can’t bring Theo back, but it Will make a difference to so many families.
Lots of Love Carley x x x *Thanks for visiting our team fundraising page.
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