A Pinchbeck family who have been fundraising in memory of a stillborn son have given another gift in his memory.
Chris and Emily Maltby-Gills’ son Wyatt Emrys was delivered 20 weeks early on September 8, 2024.
The Pennysuite at Boston’s Pilgrim Hospital had a ‘cold cot’ donated by another grieving family which allowed the couple to spend extra time with their son.
And since that moment they and other family members including’ Emily’s mum Alexandra have fundraised to provide hospitals that don’t have such equipment something similar.
The couple have already donated a CuddleCot to Bedford Hospital, and last week they donated a Cuddle Blanket to the Amazon Children’s Ward at Peterborough Hospital.
Fundraising in the last year has included Emily running a marathon, a coffee morning and a quiz night.
The blanket is used for toddlers, older children and adults to cool their body without cooling the entire room, and giving families more time with their loved one.
Emily said: “To be able to give this cuddle blanket in Wyatt’s name is wonderful. It not only keeps our son’s memory alive but it will help other families in a similar situation to ours, before they heartbreakingly have to say goodbye.
“This was invaluable to us when we lost Wyatt.
“To give back is comforting for us, as well as telling others that they are not alone on their journey.”
