London, England – On July 13th, 2024, Beddington Park will be the site of a unique charity event, the 28K Incubator Push challenge, hosted by Ickle Pickles. This event aims to raise critical funds for neonatal care units by rallying communities and hospitals nationwide.
The event, set to be Ickle Pickles’ most ambitious fundraiser yet, will focus on the importance of essential equipment in neonatal units. Incubators, ventilators, oxygen, brain monitors, and feeding pumps are all vital in providing life-saving care for premature babies. However, these necessary items come at a high cost, with an incubator alone costing £28,000 and an average daily cost of £2000 for a baby in a neonatal unit. With one in thirteen babies born prematurely each year in the UK, Ickle Pickles is dedicated to giving every newborn a fighting chance.
Julie Voong, an ambassador for Ickle Pickles Children’s Charity, states, “There is no greater fight than ensuring a child has the chance to survive. These ‘ickle pickles,’ as we affectionately call them, need critical care in neonatal units, and specialised equipment is vital for their survival. So, we are calling on you to help us raise essential funds for sick and premature babies and become a NeoHero.”
The 28K Incubator Push charity event is not just about raising money for neonatal equipment; it is also about raising awareness of the challenges faced by sick and premature babies and their families. By improving neonatal care, Ickle Pickles hopes to create a brighter tomorrow for these tiny patients. Rachael, co-founder of Ickle Pickles and mother of a premature boy, says, “We’ve been supporting neonatal care with life-saving equipment since 2009. This Incubator Push Challenge is a testament to our dedication to providing unique ways for everyone to participate in fighting for every child’s survival.”
Among the participants in the event is Jack, a young boy who was born prematurely and survived thanks to the care he received at a neonatal unit supported by Ickle Pickles. With a personal connection to Ickle Pickles’ cause, Jack and his parents are determined to give back and help other babies like Jack get the best start in life. “We owe so much for the support we received for our son,” says Jack’s parents, who are calling on people from all walks of life to join them on July 13th for Ickle Pickles’ 28K Incubator Push charity challenge.
The Ickle Pickles Charity invites hospitals, companies, and communities to participate in this groundbreaking fundraising initiative. Individuals can sign up for an individual lap or register as a team to take turns pushing the incubator. “Whether you participate in the incubator push, volunteer with us, donate, or simply share our stories, you can make a difference to sick and premature babies,” says the charity.
Ickle Pickles is a Children’s Charity that works and campaigns nationally to give every newborn a chance. Since 2009, the charity has provided essential equipment for over 50 neonatal units across the UK and continues to fight for the survival of every ‘ickle pickle.’
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