Every year 73,000 children receive specialist and life-saving treatment at our nation’s children’s hospital. Having raised more than £20 million to build and equip the hospital, today the Noah’s Ark Charity continues to work hand in hand with the NHS, providing funding for the most up to date equipment and facilities. They also fund support services for families like the play specialist team, who help children be children, despite the difficulties they are facing.

As part of their ongoing commitment to helping ensure the best specialist care possible for children, the charity recently launched the Noah’s Ark Tiny Lives Appeal with the aim of raising £1 million for the neonatal unit at the University Hospital of Wales. The money raised by the Lord Mayor during the campaign will be spent on specialist life-saving equipment like ventilators, which help premature or critically ill babies to breathe.  

Edith was born at 23 weeks of pregnancy, weighing just 580 grams. Despite being given very slim odds of survival she was well enough to leave intensive care on the neonatal unit at 73 days old. You can watch Edith’s story here.

It is an exciting time for Noah’s Ark Charity, as they have just entered their 18th year. The Lord Mayor has pledged to help the Noah’s Ark Charity raise their profile during this special year as well as raising much needed funds by hosting special events, attending key events in the charity’s calendar and engaging the Council employees in the work of the charity.  

To find out more about the Noah’s Ark Tiny Lives Appeal and to get involved please click here.