Last October, my daughter Lyla was born at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford. Unfortunately, Lyla was born with a rare health condition known as Chylothorax, which results in fluid accumulation around the lungs. As a result, Lyla, my partner, and I stayed in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and High Dependency Unit (HDU) for approximately seven weeks until she made a complete recovery.

During our time at the hospital, SSNAP played a vital role in ensuring Lyla's swift and thorough recuperation. They not only cared for Lyla but also supported our entire family, providing us with a huge amount of support as well as making sure we were well-nourished with an abundance of snacks.

To support SSNAP, I am participating in the Oxford Half Marathon on October 14, 2023. By doing so, I hope to contribute to the charity that helped us so much last year.

About SSNAP:

When newborn babies need specialist, often lifesaving, medical care at birth it can be a traumatic and difficult time for parents and families.In 2023, SSNAP will be celebrating 41 years of supporting parents and their premature sick babies at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford - providing both emotional and practical support, 365 days a year, being a life-line at a time when parents need us most.We fund essential medical life-saving equipment, research, and support the amazing NHS staff on the neonatal unit with training and study days, to enable them to continue to provide the very best of care.Please join our amazing 'SSNAP Superhero Oxford Half Marathon team,' and help us in our appeal to raise £100,000 for SSNAP.By running for SSNAP, you will be joining not only the best team in town, but will be helping make a difference for over 1000 babies and their families that we support each year, from across Oxfordshire and the UK.