Oscar Freddie Paul - Born too early, taken too quickly 

Our beautiful baby boy Oscar was born extremely premature at 25 weeks and 2 days gestation on the 7th June 2010 at 3:38pm. Although Oscar was born at Great Western Hospital in Swindon, because he was so premature he was unable to be cared for there and was therefore transferred to St Michaels Hospital in Bristol, which is the leading Neonatal Specialist Hospital in the South West.

From the very beginning of his journey Oscar showed true strength, courage and determination and filled us with love and inspiration. During Oscar’s life he underwent an operation on his bowel at 6 days old, a blood infection, a lumbar puncture, several blood transfusions and daily tests. Even when Oscar’s condition was deteriorating he continued to show signs of strength and improvement and proved to be a real fighter right to the end. Oscar sadly lost his battle after 28 very courageous days and passed away on the 6th July 2010 at 7.43am.

To mark Oscars' 10th Birthday we are embarking on a minimum of 10 challenges across 10 months to raise money to support the Ronald McDonald House Bristol. These range from family muddy runs to more intense and challenging half marathons and ironman events for Karl! If you would like to keep up to date with our challenges please check out our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Oscars10for10/

Our room at the Ronald McDonald House really helped to take away the added stress of traveling to and from Swindon to Bristol, especially knowing that we were only a 2 minute walk away should the hospital call us. It also gave us a place to have some time when things got very emotional. 

Until being in a situation like we were in you really do not realise how invaluable places like the Ronald McDonald House.

We are extremely grateful for any donations we receive no matter how big or small, every penny really does count and we will keep you updated on how your money has been spent.