A Congleton mum is walking 70 miles to raise funds for the special care baby unit at Macclesfield Hospital after it provided life-saving care to her premature twin boys.
Seven months ago, Katie Edwards and her partner, Luke, (pictured) became parents to twins Ronnie and Ray, who were born unexpectedly at 35 weeks and one day, and required a 17-day stay in the special care baby unit for specialist support.
Grateful for the “incredible” care her family received, Ms Edwards has pledged to clock up 70 miles throughout June to give back to the unit and ensure other families facing similar challenges have the best possible experience.
She said: “Luke and I are so incredibly thankful for the care our twin boys received. I really wanted to give back in some way, so I decided to take on the challenge of walking 70 miles.
“This is a cause so close to my heart, and every single pound raised will help support the next families who need the unit.
“The money will go towards improving the family room and facilities to make their stay more comfortable, as well as providing essential supplies like nappies and wipes for premature babies or any newborns in need of extra care.”
The special care baby unit at Macclesfield District General Hospital provides specialised care for newborns who are born prematurely or require extra medical support.
It offers essential treatments, including respiratory monitoring, temperature regulation in incubators, phototherapy, and tube feeding assistance to help vulnerable babies stabilise and grow.
As this was written, Ms Edwards had raised £475 of her £1,500 target.
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