On Sunday 13th October 2024, a group of A-level students from a local school ran the Royal Parks Half Marathon in memory of their much-loved friend, who very sadly passed away last year. Their friend had a connection to the Neonatal Unit at St George’s and so they felt it would be very fitting to raise money for First Touch. …

On Sunday 13th October 2024, our brilliant team of 9 First Touch runners took to the streets to conquer the Royal Parks Half Marathon. So far, our runners have raised £12,000, with this figure looking set to rise. The team consisted of NNU staff and their relatives, parents of NNU graduates and their friends, and a group of young people …

On 29th September 2024, Amy Mighalls pounded the streets of Berlin in aid of First Touch and has managed to raise almost £2,000. Amy was running in thanks of the care received on the NNU by her twins, Max and Maude. Precious Maude very sadly did not make it. She fought hard and will always be loved and remembered by …

Will Cooper and his family held a fantastic family cricket fundraiser at Chertsey Cricket Club in August and have raised almost £5,000, with the figure still rising. Around 250 people attended the event and attendees were able to enjoy cricket, games, food and drink, a raffle and live music. Will’s daughter, Melody spent time on the Neonatal Unit last year …

Following feedback from families, the annual Neonatal Memorial Service will from now on be known as the annual Neonatal Remembrance Afternoon. As ever, this event is an opportunity for the families of those babies who did not get to go home, and for the neonatal staff who cared for them, to come together and celebrate and remember these precious, tiny …

On Sunday 14th July our team of brilliant runners took to the streets to run the Saucony London 10k for First Touch. Collectively, our team raised over £4,000, which will go a long way to support our numerous welfare projects on the NNU. Amongst our runners was Nicola and her sister-in-law Claire. Nicola told us: “It was a great privilege …

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As well as providing outstanding medical care to the babies on the NNU, the fantastic staff are forever going the extra mile to give families positive experiences and make lovely memories. Today’s celebration of Kangaroo Care Day today was no exception. The theme of this year’s event was “Embrace The Magic”, and that’s just what happened. First Touch were delighted …

It’s marathon season and we have been lucky enough to have several runners supporting First Touch whilst conquering 26 miles of sheer endurance. Hannah McCambridge is one of our Marathon Heroes. She managed to raise over £1,300 when she completed the London Marathon this month. Hannah told us: “First touch were invaluable to my best friend and her family during …

Laura Savell is another hero to conquer the Brighton Marathon this year! Laura has managed to raise over £2000 for First Touch, in loving memory of her good friend, Anna Bannerman. First Touch was a charity close to Anna’s heart, and knowing this motivated Laura to keep on training and fundraising. Laura told us: “It meant so much to run …