To my family and friends,

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.

In support of this incredible cause, I will be participating in the Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge on 29th June 2024.

Within the Pennine Range of the Yorkshire Dales National Park are the iconic three peaks of Pen-y-ghent, Whernside, and Ingleborough. A group of us will climb over 1600m, 24.3 miles in distance, within a 12-hour period.

Our team will begin with an early ascent of Pen-y-ghent, standing at 2,227 feet (694m), then we’ll trek to Whernside, the highest peak at 2,415 feet (736m), for around lunchtime. Finally, in the afternoon, we'll ‘conquer’ Ingleborough, reaching its summit at 2,372 feet (723), and will hopefully enjoy breathtaking views of the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

The funds raised will contribute to the transformation of clinical rooms on the hospital's Gynaecology and Maternity wards. The accommodation will become 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.

I love a good walk and being in the outdoors, and the Yorkshire 3 Peaks challenge will be one of the toughest hikes I have ever attempted, it fills me with both excitement and fear. I am undertaking this in support of friends and family, and all of those, who have sadly suffered the loss of a child.

Your support would mean so much to so many, so please dig deep!

Thank you

Saskia x