Neonatal Unit Cornwall - Lottie’s Prize Draw

Aim

We are raising money and awareness of the amazing work the staff at the Neonatal Ward at Royal Cornwall Hospital do every day!

The Reason

Our beautiful daughter Lottie was born on 18th August 2022 at just 28 weeks gestation. She was admitted straight onto the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Her journey is going "as expected" with the expected good days and bad. Watching in awe as these Nurses, Doctors, Consultants keep my baby alive and healthy as if it was just another day at work for them  - actually what they do incredibly special and in my eyes they are all heroes. Whilst sat there everyday I experience this overwhelming sense of helplessness, feeling like I need to do something constructive.  Speaking to nurses on the ward they mentioned the charitable arm of the ward and how they need to fundraise for certain items or additional services they can offer. From then on I thought to myself... raise £1,000 by the time Lottie is discharged (hopefully the first week in November).

So here we are....

We are going to run other events and have around £250 from other fundraising we are doing. This prize draw will hopefully raise £500 as this is roughly the total cost of all the prizes that have been donated by local businesses. I also want to say a massive heartfelt thank you to these businesses whose support with this prize draw has been overwhelming. 

Whilst Lottie's journey has inspired me to start this fundraising, it is not about or for Lottie, it is for the Neonatal Ward and the amazing people that work there. It is about the parents and babies that have been cared for there and will be cared for there in the future.

At the moment the ward have not specified anything in particular they would like to fundraise for, however, we also have no real idea of how much we are going to raise. When the ward have identified a "goal" they would like to purchase I will update the page. 

Anyway, onto the good stuff, the amazing prizes are below, if you decide to enter; thank you and good luck. 

Thank you for reading, Adam, Lesley, Lottie & all our families xx

The Prize's

We have been in touch with a few friends and local businesses and have been touched and overwhelmed by the prize donations we have received. We have "suggested" £5 per ticket for two reasons, 1 to cover the costs of running the raffle online (website hosting fee's) and 2, because we have tried to make sure that each prize is worth far more than the ticket cost...hopefully you'll agree. We have also including a couple of different options up to £20 which included discounted entries.

So here they are...

A pair of custom solid forged, hand made, steak knives from Chough Knives. Kindly donated by Rob who owns Chough Knives. Handmade by Rob from one solid piece of steel, the craftsmanship involved is incredible and they are literally one of a kind! These knives cost £120 a pair. (https://choughknives.bigcartel.com) 

Dusty Pink Pure Linen Throw, the perfect snuggle companion. Kindly donated by Novia at The Chalk Pink Linen Company. Handmade using finest European Linen this is pure luxury, whether you're hunkering down for the night or just want a touch of luxury! The throw costs £95.00. (https://chalkpinklinencompany.co.uk/products/pure-linen-throw)

A £100 Voucher for Prawn On The Lawn, Padstow. An absolute go-to for any foodie/seafood lover. Fresh off the boat seafood, served in a relaxed setting. Your pick of Prawn on The Farm (until October) or The Padstow Restaurant from October. Kindly donated by Rick, Katie & Steph, The Prawn on The Lawn Family. (https://prawnonthelawn.com).

A signed apron by Paul Ainsworth and "Just Add Beer" cookbook. 

(www.paul-ainsworth.co.uk)

A one night stay at The Old Mill House B&B, Little Petherick. Pick a night of your choice and we will give you the best room in the house, whether its a romantic escape or just a night to switch off and unwind. Kindly donated by Lottie's Granan and Grandad. Cost of stay £110-135. (www.theoldmillhouse.com).

An evening meal at The Old Mill Bistro. There are no catches, choose whatever you would like from the menu INCLUDING a bottle of wine. Steak and Prosecco all round! Donated by Lottie's Dad. Cost £80-100. (www.oldmillbistro.co.uk)

A full maintenance wash and paint sealant at Cornwall Detailing, Padstow. Kindly donated by Ruth and Connor who own Cornwall Detailing, check out their social's to see these guys are next level with their attention to detail! A car lovers dream! This treatment normally costs £60.00 (https://www.facebook.com/CornwallDetailing)

A Baker Tom's Cornish Box. Kindly donated by Lauren at Baker Tom's. Think Cornish Scones, Clotted Cream, Cornish Jam and then throw in their delicious Kernow Curls and Saffron Buns! Its Cornwall in a box. RRP £25.00. (https://www.bakertom.co.uk/product/cornish-box-national)

A £30 Gift Voucher from Mother Love Jewellery. Kindly donated by Lucy who owns Mothers Love Jewellery. Lucy creates stunning jewellery made by hand using Breast Milk or ashes. Quite simply one of a kind for any mother! (https://motherslovejewellery.com) RRP £30.00

A couple of bottles of Moonshine Detailing Products, an Air-ly Air Freshener AND a race session for two at Apex Race Centre, Exeter.  Kindly donated by Dan who owns Moonshine Products and Apex Race Centre. This is a must for any petrol head! (https://apexracecentre.co.uk) RRP £50.00+

A Padstow Candle Co. Gift box. This lovely set contains 1 large scented candle, 2 packs of matching wax melts, 1 ceramic white wax warmer & 2 tea lights! A scent of the seaside on a cost autumnal evening! Kindly donated by Naomi & Clive. Cost £40. (www.padstowcandleco.co.uk)

A Cornutopia Mystic Map of Cornwall. Kindly donated by Cornutopia Maps. This hand drawn mystical map of Cornwall now comes as a 1000 piece puzzle detailing the mysterious past of Cornwall - perfect for those long Autumn/Winter nights. (www.cornutopiamaps.com)

A Cornish Jam & Chutney Hamper by Rachel Hore. Handmade by Rachel herself who lives just outside Little Petherick, these Jam's and Chutneys taste EXACTLY how they used too! (Search Facebook for Rachel Hore Delicious Cakes and Bakes Catering)

A "Doggy Delights" Hamper. Donated by Clark and Green, Nottingham. If you have a four legged friend in your life then this is a must, from treats to toys...even a doggy body mist! (www.clarkandgreen.co.uk)

A 10kg Cornish Beef Hamper! Kindly donated by Pentruse Farm Shop just outside Padstow. The meat at this farm shop is reared on this family run farm and you can seriously taste the difference. Prime cuts of steak, "proper" mince and most importantly....10 KG'S!!! This will certainly keep you fed for a few weeks!

We wish everyone the best of luck and thank you so so much for supporting us!

The Cause

We are raising as much money as we can for The Neonatal Ward at Royal Cornwall Hospital (Treliske). The Neonatal Ward is in The Princess Alexandra Wing at Royal Cornwall Hospital.

Babies who need a higher level of medical and nursing support and born after 27 weeks’ gestation are cared for here.

A baby can be admitted to a Neonatal Unit when they:

• are born early – 1 baby in 13 is born early, and babies born before 34 weeks may need extra help with breathing, feeding and keeping warm
• are very small and have a low birthweight
• have an infection
• have jaundice requiring treatment
• had a very difficult birth

There are 20 cots on the unit, all of which are designed to make sure a baby receives the best possible care from highly-trained doctors and nurses. The cots provide different levels of care depending on the needs of the baby. These levels are termed intensive care, high-dependency care, special care and transitional care.

The Neonatal Ward has its own registered charity and can use the money raised for a wide range of purchases i.e. equipment nurses may need, to items parents staying over may need. At this time there is no specific items the ward has identified this fundraising will be directly used for. However if, and when this changes we will update the page. 

This project successfully funded on 30th September 2022