A kind-hearted couple handed over some early Christmas presents to the neonatal team in honour of their son's memory.
Jamie and Stefanie Millar, from Greengairs, donated a ‘cold cot’ and comfort packs to the maternity and neonatal team at University Hospital Wishaw in memory of their baby boy, Brodie.
The mum and dad sadly lost Brodie, who was born prematurely at just 23 weeks and five days, in the neonatal unit back in April.
Jamie said: “We benefited from having the use of a cold cot when Brodie passed.
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"We were so grateful, we decided that we wanted to buy another one for parents who find themselves in the same situation.
“These cots enable families to spend more time with their baby. The cold cot will be a lasting tribute to Brodie. It has a plaque bearing his name and displays the dates of his brief time with us.”
The couple set out to raise £5000 but smashed this target by almost another £1000 - thanks to the generosity of individuals and businesses donating money and prizes that the couple could raffle.
The extra funds were shared with charities and to buy comfort packs, containing toiletries, which will be used in the bereavement suite as well as the neonatal unit
Stefanie said: “I’d like to thank all our family, friends and local businesses who supported us and donated prizes to allow us to raise this money. I’d especially like to thank my friend Rebecca who set up a JustGiving page and helped organise the raffle.
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“We were overwhelmed with just how much money we managed to raise and at the generosity of everyone who gave us their time, support and money.
“The neonatal staff were amazing when Brodie was in the unit. They were not only great with Brodie, they were great with us too. They helped lift our spirits and they would always be willing to do anything to help. When Brodie passed, three of the staff came to his funeral."
She added: “After his funeral, we decided we wanted to give back. While we didn’t have Brodie, we were so thankful for everything the staff did for us and Brodie. Sadly, he was just born too early.
“We will continue to mark Christmases and birthdays by donating gifts to children’s charities. While we’ll not get to share these milestones with Brodie, another child will benefit and we take comfort from this.”
Vicky Grove, bereavement specialist midwife, thanked the couple for their kind donation.
She said: “The maternity service here at University Hospital Wishaw are so grateful to Stefanie and Jamie for thinking of us and other families at this sad time.
“By donating the cold cot in Brodie’s name, many other families suffering from a loss will also get the benefit of spending time with their baby and this brings great comfort.
"The staff were privileged to care for Brodie and his parents, and he will always be remembered.”
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