ABIGAIL'S FOOTSTEPS’ Post

💜Abi and Ryan Bell are fundraising in memory of their son, Jacob. 💜Abi said “Our nightmare began on Thursday 9th May. What was meant to be a normal routine scan very quickly turned into the worst day of our lives. We received the devastating news that at 36 weeks into our pregnancy journey our little boy had passed away. On Saturday 11th May I gave birth to our precious little boy, Jacob. For 4 days after Jacob’s birth we were able to stay and bond with him, we created memories that are simply irreplaceable and this was only possible because our hospital had an Abi cold cot.” 💜Abi continued, “In the days after Jacob’s death we looked into how much a cold cot costs and that led us to discover that some hospitals either only have the one or some sadly have none. The thought of another family experiencing such a devastating loss and not even getting a chance to have what we had is just heart breaking.” 💜The family are donating an Abi Cooling Cot to Gully's Place at Poole Hospital in loving memory of Jacob. 💜Abi said, “We did it. We’ve reached our target of £2,800 in just 4 days! Ryan and I are beyond grateful for everyone’s generosity. This page will remain open with a new target. Let’s see what else we can do for such a wonderful charity. Thank you.” 💜You can support the Bell Family’s fundraising here: https://lnkd.in/eVQ-v6wa

💜 At the start of the Olympic Games 2024 in Paris, Team Abigails are wishing Louise Sugden and the rest of Team GB lots of luck. 💜 Louise is part of the Lend A Hand Installation at Rochester Cathedral. 💜 25 sports stars hand casts will be on display in the Crypt at Rochester Cathedral to coincide with the Olympics. 💜 You can bid on the hand casts in our online auction. https://lnkd.in/eX9ZB2mk

💜Tom is holding a golf day tomorrow at Birchwood Golf Club, raising funds for Abigail’s Footsteps in memory of his daughter Sienna. 💜Tom said, “Sienna was born asleep on the 10th February 2023. Hannah went for a routine scan and unfortunately there was no heartbeat. There was no reason they could find for her death. She is our first baby daughter after a 3 year struggle of trying to conceive via IVF.” 💜Tom said “We had access to a cooling cot with Sienna, and it enabled us to make some lasting memories with her. We couldn’t imagine not being able to spend time with our precious baby girl and thanks to the cooling cot we were able to make some cherished memories that will stay with us forever. This is why we want to donate a cot in Sienna’s memory, so that other parents in that heart-breaking situation are able to spend time with their babies.” 💜If you would like to contribute to the family’s fundraising, please click here: https://lnkd.in/g-yNCQMN

💜 Team Abigails visited Demelza House to deliver 2 cot liners for their Abi Cooling Cot. 💜 It was great to meet Karen Russell - Care Co-Ordinator, Louise Cairney - Psychotherapeutic Engagement Practitioner and Rebecca King - Family Liaison Practitioner (In Reach) and see the incredible facilities they have there. 💜 We are looking forward to working together in the future. 💜 Use this link to find out more information about the Abi Cots and Cot Liners. https://lnkd.in/eaFfQXKk @demelzacharity

💜 Congratulations Abigail's Heartfelt Heroes, you have received your 250th donation. 💜 #Teamabigails take on extraordinary challenges, from tough mudders to daring swims. Every step, every stroke, makes a huge difference. 💜 You can donate here: https://lnkd.in/ejQ5KBZG

💜 We have charity places for London Landmarks Half Marathon 2025. 💜Sunday 6th April. 💜 Email events@abigailsfootsteps.co.uk to join #teamabigails

💜 Tom is leading a team of 7 friends and ex work mates in the 3 National 3 Peaks Challenge in September. * Sharon Stanley gpm * Helen Lacy * Sam Eades * Sarah Carpenter * Charlie Rock * Dave Garrett * Thomas Gower 💜 Tom said "Training is well on it's way for our 3 Peaks Challenge in September. Some of the team have managed to climb Snowden and one has completed Scafell Pike already! A lot of effort is going in from the whole team to train for this event. We are all managing aches, pains and blisters but we know we will be ready for this epic challenge.” 💜 Please donate to the team using this link: https://lnkd.in/edqaYxqV

💜EXCITING NEW CHALLENGE FOR 2025 - SHARK ENCOUNTER DIVE FOR BEGINNERS - FRIDAY 14TH MARCH, CHESTER 💜Our Shark Encounter is a PADI-recognised discovery scuba session, where you’ll learn basic diving techniques from a highly qualified and experienced team – not to mention with our 10-feet Sand Tiger Sharks! 💜A close-up and cage free diving experience 💜Full use of our scuba equipment 💜An “I Dived with the Sharks at Blue Planet Aquarium” certificate 💜Free entry for two spectators 💜Blue Planet Aquarium in Chester. Participants to arrange own travel. 💜 Email events@abigailsfootsteps.co.uk to sign up!

💜 The Lend a Hand Press Launch was a big success this morning. 💜 British Paralympic Powerlifter, Louise Sugden and Richmond Rugby Player, Zainab Alema joined Sculptor and Abigail's Vice President, Louise Giblin Sculptor. 💜Thank you to our special guests, Cheryl Baker, Lady Astor of Hever, The Very Rev'd Dr Philip Hesketh AKC DL, Colin Jarvis from MEMS Power Generation and Gary and Kevin Hake from Chatham Town FC. 💜 The 25 sports stars hand casts will be on display in the Crypt at Rochester Cathedral to coincide with the Olympics. 💜 You can bid on the hand casts in our online auction. https://lnkd.in/eX9ZB2mk