Staff and students from the University of Liverpool's Faculty of Health and Life Sciences are aiming to raise £10,000 in 2024 for the Liverpool Women's Hospital Charity's Bereavement Suite Appeal.

The funds will help transform clinical rooms on the hospital's Gynaecology and Maternity wards into comfortable, home-like spaces to be used by families who have sadly experienced a pregnancy loss or still birth.

The rooms will allow families to stay together in peaceful surroundings to make special memories, away from the bustle of the rest of the hospital whilst being supported by the hospital’s nurses, doctors and Honeysuckle Team.

The funding will go towards:

• Soundproofing to protect families from the sounds on the wards

• LED cloud lighting to create a calm atmosphere for during clinical procedures

• A pull-down double bed to allow partners to stay so families can remain together

• Comfortable furniture and basic amenities such as a kettle and microwave to create a self contained space

• Artwork to create a peaceful and relaxing environment.

• Soft furnishings to create a home-from-home.

Activities planned

Niki & Pete will embark of an array of activities across the year, including:

Mersey Tunnel 10K: 14th April 2024 (completed) (N)

Faculty Bake Off : May 2024 (N)

Edinburgh Marathon: 26th May 2024 (P)

Port Sunlight 10k: 9th June 2024 (N&P)

Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge: 29th June 2024 (N&P)

Liverpool Women's 10K : 1st September 2024 (N)

Sports Day: Autumn 2024 - A friendly competition between the University’s three faculties! (N)

Thank you for taking the time to find out about our campaign.

If you would like to support Niki & Pete as part of TeamFHLS, all donations would be greatly appreciated.