Little Roo Neonatal Fund
Little Roo Neonatal Fund supports poorly and premature babies, their families and the staff who care for them on St Peter’s Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Background Information
In the past twenty years the care of babies born very early, or with unexpected problems, has improved immensely, with great improvements in survival and outlook. This work is increasingly specialised and requires a highly trained and dedicated team, available at all times. In Surrey the only hospital with the appropriate staff, equipment, skills, and experience to provide this highest level of intensive care for the smallest and sickest newborn babies is St Peter’s Hospital.
In 2005 a new nursery with eight intensive care cots was opened by HRH The Countess of Wessex, A further four intensive care spaces were added in 2017. The costs of the building work and extra staff were met by the NHS, but to provide the specialised equipment we needed charitable funds.
The Little Roo Neonatal Fund was set up by a dedicated and passionate team of neonatal unit staff and parents and is part of the Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals Charitable Trust (Reg Charity 1058567) with the specific aim of supporting poorly and premature babies, their families, and the staff who care for them on the NICU.
Each Neonatal Intensive care cot costs in the region of £100,000 to fully equip, with the help of you, our amazing community we have been able to purchase an ultrasound machine (£60k), equipment to help babies breathe (£4k to £30k each), a breast milk pasteuriser (£25k), a mobile transport unit to provide intensive care while transferring sick babies between hospitals and devices to monitor and treat babies with a brain injury (£22-28k).
There is an ongoing need for additional and replacement life-saving equipment, and to equip staff with additional specialist training to enable the best possible outcomes for tiny patients.
All investments are made over and above what the NHS provides.
The Little Roo Neonatal Fund therefore raises money to provide the support that the St Peter’s Neonatal Unit continues to require to offer the highest standards of intensive care for babies born in Surrey and further afield.
You can make a big difference to tiny patients by making a donation.
Run for Little Roo at the London Landmarks Half Marathon 2027
Join Team Little Roo on Sunday 4th April 2027 and take on one of London's most iconic half marathons while helping to support babies and families cared for on the Neonatal Unit at St Peter's Hospital.
Donating to Little Roo Neonatal Fund
Thank you for caring about poorly and premature babies. Your donation is invaluable in supporting tiny patients and their families.
A one off or regular donation can be made easily and securely by visiting: www.justgiving.com/LittleRooNeonatalFund
Cheques can be payable to “ASPH Charitable Fund (NICU)”.
To discuss your fundraising event, or to nominate Little Roo as your Charity of the Year at work or at school. Please call Sid Hurry, our Little Roo Charity Manager on 07759 135208. Thank you - we think you are a Little Roo Legend!
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Twitter: @littleroofund
Facebook: LittleRooNeonatalFund
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Ideas for Fundraising
We are very grateful for every penny raised for the Little Roo Neonatal Fund. If you are thinking about taking on an individual fundraising challenge or would like to organise a fabulous fund-raising event with your family, friends, workplace or in your community, here are some ideas from previous fundraisers:
- Marathons / half marathons / walks / climbs
- Quiz night
- Black tie charity ball
- Charity Football tournament
- Golf Days
- Nominated charity of the year at work, school, or community club
- Street party
- Bake sales or mufti days at school / nursery
After your fund-raising event has taken place, you are welcome to visit the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit if you wish, we will present you with a certificate, chat with you about the difference your fundraising will make to tiny lives and meet members of the neonatal team.
