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Cheltenham and Gloucester’s Hospital charity appeal receives donation from housebuilder

Cheltenham and Gloucester Hospitals’ Charity appeal to fund vital treatment equipment for babies with Jaundice has secured a grant of £1,000 through Persimmon Homes Severn Valley’s Community Champion scheme.

The donation will go towards funding brand new technology to enable community midwives to take an instant reading of a baby’s Jaundice level, and respond at the earliest possible opportunity where there is a risk of serious illness such as brain damage.

Cheltenham and Gloucester Hospitals’ Charity applied to Persimmon Homes Severn Valley with the chance of becoming one of their monthly Community Champions, and was selected to receive the donation as part of the match-funded scheme.

Richard Hastilow-Smith, Head of Fundraising at the charity, said: “We are very grateful to Persimmon Homes for this generous donation.

“Our charity aims to create the best possible experience for patients and their families by funding state of the art equipment and improvements to facilities over and above the NHS.

“This donation will go towards helping us to equip midwives with state of the art equipment which can transform the lives of babies and families in and around Cheltenham.

“Most babies experience some Jaundice in their first weeks at home, it is often naturally resolved, however in unfortunate circumstances it can have the potential to lead to more serious conditions.

“Thanks to the generosity of individuals and businesses like Persimmon Homes, we are one step closer to reaching our overall fundraising target.”

Carly Spear, head of sales at Persimmon Homes Severn Valley, said: “No one can imagine the trauma of watching a child suffer in this way and we were instantly drawn to supporting this worthy cause.

“This life-transforming equipment will make a huge difference to the hospitals and the lives of those affected.

“It is a pleasure to support the hospitals and people within the communities we are building in.”

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