Family donates cooling cots to Glasgow hospital in memory of baby
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 12:01 · Archive
A family who lost their son Romeo to stillbirth has donated two specialist cooling cots to a Glasgow maternity unit.
Chelsea Turrell and Christian Horn from Kendal have donated two specialist cooling cots to the Queen Elizabeth Maternity Unit in Glasgow. The donation is in memory of their son Romeo, who was stillborn just two days before his due date.
The couple have raised more than £30,000 to provide cooling cots to maternity units across the UK, working with Abigail's Footsteps charity. Cooling cots are specially designed equipment that allows bereaved parents to spend more time with their baby following a stillbirth or neonatal death. Having access to such a cot enabled Chelsea and Christian to spend time together as a family with Romeo after he was born.
Chelsea said the donation was 'such an honour' and highlighted the importance of the equipment. 'Allowing families to grieve without time pressure is fundamental,' she stated. 'Unfortunately, until you're in a position where you require its use, you can never comprehend its value and impact.' The couple hope their fundraising efforts will give more parents across the UK the opportunity to spend precious time with their babies and create lasting memories.
How it is being reported
- Bereaved parents donate two cooling cots to Glasgow maternity unitA heartfelt donation to Queen Elizabeth Maternity Unit in Glasgow will help bereaved parents spend precious time with their babies.Glasgow Times · 26 Oct, 11:20
- Family donates cooling cots to Glasgow hospital in memory of baby son"Allowing families to grieve without time pressure is fundamental. Time that can never be replaced."Glasgow Live · 26 Oct, 07:15
In this story: Chelsea Turrell · Christian Horn · Romeo · Queen Elizabeth Maternity Unit · Abigail's Footsteps · Glasgow · Kendal
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