Grateful parents thank hospital
CHARITY FUNDRAISING EVENTS FOR CARE UNIT THAT CARED FOR BABY THEO BORN WEIGHING JUST 2LBS
The parents of a battling Sunderland youngster are hosting a charity double to raise vital cash for the hospital which cared for their son.
Martin Dawes and Vicky Curry have embarked on a £20,000 fundraising mission for the Sunderland Royal Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, which cared for their son Theo Dawes.
Theo was born 10 weeks prematurely on October 13 weighing just 2lb.
While in hospital, he was kept in a special incubator and received respiratory care as a result of his lungs being premature and weak. Now, safely back home, his parents have organised two events to raise further funds to buy a new incubator and equipment for the ward.
Mum Vicky, 38, said: “Theo has been up and down over the weeks again fighting off a really bad cold and bronchiolitis and is suffering with his tummy.
“But overall he is coming along great, he has put weight on and is getting much stronger.”
The two events will both be held on Friday, February 24, at The Alexandra, in Grangetown, on February 24. A children’s fun day will take place from 1pm to 4pm featuring a bouncy castle and face painting, followed by a night of music and entertainment from 7pm to 1am.
Tickets are £10 for the music night and £5 and £2.50 for the fun day, from The Alexandra, or by calling 07739 429654 or 07581 035908.
The family are also appealing for donations of raffleprizesandaskanyonewho is able to help to contact them on the above numbers.
To donate visit: https://www.justgiving.com/ crowdfunding/victoriacurry?utm_id=92&utm_ term=5EQDyKJnG