Middlesbrough 10K Run
Fundraising Target: £1000
My Donations to date: £1522
Fundraiser(s): Lisa Watson
Event: Middlesbrough 10K Run
Event Date: 04th September 2011
Charitie(s) Supported: Neonatal Special Care Baby Unit St James Cook University Hospital,
Middlesbrough 10k Run
After tragically losing our first pregnancy with twin girls, Chloe and Grace, at 18 weeks in September 2009; Mark and I were very anxious when I got pregnant again just 1 year later. I was having weekly scans from 12 weeks and 18 weeks into my pregnancy my cervix started to open and I was admitted to hospital for a cervical stitch. The consultant advised me that it was a tricky procedure and we knew that it was only the stitch keeping our baby inside. I was in hospital then on bed rest from 7th December 2010 until our baby was born on 10th January 2011. I went into labour 23 weeks and 4 days into the pregnancy but I had been advised that I had to achieve a minimum of 24 weeks before the staff would even attempt to support our baby. Lily Mae Watson was born to a room full of nurses and doctors and specialist equipment that had appeared only moments beforehand, Lily weighed 1lb 4oz. From speaking to the doctors we knew that at first all that would be is that Lily would be given some oxygen to help her breathe and if she responded, pulse stabilised and lungs were working they'd do everything they could for her, however, if nothing happened straight away there would be no attempt to resuscitate her. In the minutes immediately following her birth Mark and I watched as the team tried to help her then the consultant called Mark to take a photo of his daughter, at this stage we were hopeful she would be OK. Lily was taken straight to the Neonatal soon after birth and we had to wait almost 6 hours before we could go to see her. When we finally cast our eyes on her for the first time she was perfect, small and fragile but still beautiful. Lily lost 3oz in her first few days and went down to 1lb 1oz (as shown in the picture) but despite her small weight she has always been a fighter and strong little girl. After a very interesting 17 weeks in the care of the Neonatal team Lily was finally able to come home on 9th May and I'm delighted to say she is perfect and has fought against the odds to be doing really well.
We'll never be able to repay the staff at the hospital nor thank them enough for taking care of our little angel. I would like to show my appreciation by raising funds for their "charity pot" which is used to purchase necessary equipment to support patients and their families.
I would be most grateful if you could support me to achieve my target of raising £1,000 by completing the Middlesbrough 10k run. If I achieve my target of £1,000 or more my employer will contribute a further £1,000 too!!! Any amount would be gratefully received.
Thank you so much
Lisa (and Mark & Lily Watson) x xContributions
| Display Name | Date | Amount | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karen McCartney | 07th August 2011 | £10.00 | Good luck, Lisa XXX |
| Daniel Nicholson | 11th August 2011 | £10.00 | Good Luck Lisa x |
| Kelly Kelly Bradshaw | 15th August 2011 | £10.00 | Good Luck Lisa, I know you can do it. Such an amazing contribution to the unit in appreciation of the wonderful work they do to help little babie like little Lily x x |
| Paul Paul Bradshaw | 15th August 2011 | £10.00 | Good Luck Lisa x |
| Lisa Watson | 18th August 2011 | £10.00 | Thank you for sponsorship off Sue McLoughlin & her Mam Carol x |
| Lisa Watson | 18th August 2011 | £10.00 | Thank you for sponsorship to Sue McLoughlin & her Mam Carol x |
| Anonymous | 19th August 2011 | £99.00 | Sponsorship from Kath, Dave, Grandad Meadows, Val, Aunty Maggie English and Dave's Darts team Mates! Thank you very much from Lisa x |
| laura simpson | 19th August 2011 | £5.00 | for a fantastic cause ! |
| Tina Hart | 23rd August 2011 | £5.00 | If your legs get too tired, i will carry you!!!!! Bring it on hunnixx |
| Anonymous | 24th August 2011 | £20.00 | Thank you for sponsorship from Ian Pattison, our lovely neighbour and friend x |
| Anonymous | 25th August 2011 | £10.00 | Thank you for sponsorship from Sheila Smith, Love from Lisa x |
| Anonymous | 25th August 2011 | £90.00 | Sponsorship received with thanks off Julie, Jeff and friends and Kath & Dave's Neighbour, Ian. Thank you from Lisa x |
| Jane Craddy | 29th August 2011 | £25.00 | Good luck Lisa. love Jane Ian and Scarlett xx |
| Jenny Hackett | 31st August 2011 | £10.00 | Good Luck chick!!! |
| Bev Hulse | 31st August 2011 | £10.00 | Good luck for Sunday Lisa. Hope people dig deep and help you to reach your target. xx |
| tracy garner | 31st August 2011 | £10.00 | |
| Anonymous | 31st August 2011 | £50.00 | Many Thanks for £10 sponsorship/donations from Jo McNally, Paul McNally, Margaret Appleton, Alan Appleton and Paul Griffiths. Love from Lisa x |
| Allison Walker | 31st August 2011 | £5.00 | Good Luck Lisa. See you there hopefully. Al x |
| Sarah Armstrong | 01st September 2011 | £5.00 | Good luck Lisa xxx |
| steven thomas | 02nd September 2011 | £10.00 | |
| Angela Wilson | 03rd September 2011 | £10.00 | Run Forrest Run xxx lol |
| richard wagner | 03rd September 2011 | £10.00 | Good Luck !! |
| Kelly Firmager | 03rd September 2011 | £5.00 | Good luck Lisa, a very worthy cause. Lots of love Kelly x x x x |
| Ailsa Costello | 03rd September 2011 | £5.00 | Good luck. You'll do great x |
| Anonymous | 06th September 2011 | £45.00 | Thank you for cash sponsorship collected today from James, Rachel, Tom and Marjorie Emmerson and Joanne and Anne Valentine. Much appreciated, Love from Lisa x |
| Anonymous | 07th September 2011 | £90.00 | Thank you for sponsorship from Mark's friends and colleagues at Tees Precision, Love From Lisa x |
| Anonymous | 09th September 2011 | £182.00 | Thank you so much for sponsorship from Denise at System and to Kath & Dave's friends, family and neighbours. Much appreciated, Love from Lisa x |
| Anonymous | 09th September 2011 | £365.00 | Thank you so much to Nana Muldoon for collecting so many sponsors from friends - particularly Teece - family, neighbours and local shops. Love from Lisa x |
| Anonymous | 09th September 2011 | £147.00 | Thank you so much to Aunty Sue (Thomson nee Muldoon) for collecting sponsors from Andy, her friends, family and neighbours. Much appreciated, Love from Lisa x |
| Anonymous | 12th September 2011 | £80.00 | Thank you very much to Sue & John Bradshaw and their friends and family for sponsorship to £80. Much Appreciated, Love Lisa x |
| Anonymous | 12th September 2011 | £29.00 | Thank you to Aunty Norma, Aunty Marjorie and their friends and neighbours for sponsorship to £29. Much Appreciated, Love from Lisa x |
| Anonymous | 12th September 2011 | £130.00 | Thank you to Alison (Mam), Chris (Dad) and Paula Muldoon (Sister) for collecting sponsorship to £130 from friends, colleagues and neighbours. Much Appreciated, Love from Lisa x |
| Cheryl Poulter | 13th September 2011 | £10.00 | Well done Lisa. Excellent run and well done for your fundraising. xx |