WISHH Baby Loss Appeal Reaches £83,000! Thanks to Incredible Support from Hospital Staff and Friends
The WISHH Charity’s Baby Loss Appeal has now reached an incredible £83,000, following two major fundraising events last month that raised over £10,500 thanks to the dedication of hospital staff and friends.
A team of eleven runners proudly represented WISHH at the Great North Run, raising more than £7,800 for the Charity. Meanwhile, eight walkers completed the challenging Yorkshire Three Peaks, contributing a further £2,700. Of this total, a fantastic £7,600 has been specifically raise for the WISHH Baby Loss Appeal, bringing the Appeal even closer to its £100,000 fundraising target
The WISHH Baby Loss Appeal will see the refurbishment of the bereavement suite at Hull Women and Children’s Hospital, a space used by over 100 families in the past year, providing a peaceful and private environment where families can spend precious time with their babies. Funds raised will also help renovate six quiet rooms and improve the entrance and exit of the Early Pregnancy Unit, creating a more sensitive experience for families during a deeply difficult time.
To learn more about the Appeal and the difference it will make, visit:
https://www.wishhcharity.org.uk/get-involved/help-with-our-latest-appeals/baby-loss-appeal/
As part of Baby Loss Awareness Week which culminated in the #WaveofLight last night, seeing Hull Women and Children’s Hospital illuminated in pink and blue. A moment of reflection and remembrance for families who have experienced the loss of a baby. WISHH has continued to work closely with the Bereavement Midwives at Hull Women and Children’s Hospital.
Join the Bereavement Midwives and Hospital Chaplain at a remembrance Service
Families are invited to a special remembrance service organised by Bereavement Midwife Jenna Cadden and Chaplain Jo Milnes, taking place at Horncastle Hall, Hull College, Wilberforce Drive, on Sunday, 19 October, at 2pm (arrival from 1.30pm). To book your place, please call 07990 800223.
Lisa Whitton, from the WISHH Charity Team, said: “We would like to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has supported our Baby Loss Appeal so far. Every donation makes a real difference to families at such a difficult time. We’re now on our final push to reach our £100,000 goal, and every bit of support helps us get closer.”
If you would like to get involved or fundraise for the Appeal, please contact Lisa Whitton or Carl Wheatley of the WISHH Team at hyp-tr.hellowishh@nhs.net or call 01482 622299.
To read more about each runner/walkers inspirational stories behind their entries and the areas of the hospital their fundraising will benefit visit: https://www.wishhcharity.org.uk/2025/08/18/introducing-teamwishh-great-north-run-2025/