Chris Cooke

Chris's 79 days of running every day for SPOONS

Fundraising for SPOONS
£2,004
raised of £2,000 target
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Seventynine, 30 November 2023
SPOONS

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RCN 1167043
We provide neonatal family support to alleviate stress and improve wellbeing

Story

I commit to run a minimum of 20 minutes EVERY day from November 30th 2023, to February 16th 2024. I also commit to be completely sober throughout the entire challenge - that includes Christmas and New Year!

Why the SeventyNine?

Now in its 4th year, the challenge was born out of adversity. When my friends twin daughters were born prematurely and admitted to the NICU, they felt helpless. After receiving the devastating news that one of their girls needed open heart surgery, they found strength in community and positivity. The 79 days represents the time spent in the hospital before their daughter could finally come home. Their struggle is over but for some families it is just beginning.

As a twin father myself, who feels lucky to have ‘only’ spent 13 days in NICU with my twins, this challenge is close to me.

SPOONS COMMITMENT

We are committed to supporting family centred care, improving family facilities, and providing emotional and practical support to parents experiencing neonatal care.

WHAT WE DO:

Provide parent peer support

Support parents following discharge from neonatal care

Raise awareness of neonatal care

Raise funds to improve patient experience and family services on the neonatal unit.

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About the charity

SPOONS

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RCN 1167043
Spoons is a charity dedicated to supporting families who experience neonatal care in Greater Manchester. Our aim is to help the family navigate their neonatal journey from admission to the neonatal unit and beyond.

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£2,004.00
+ £301.00 Gift Aid
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£2,004.00
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