Supporter raises thousands for Sibling Packs
Supporter raises thousands for Sibling Packs
24 February 2025
Tabitha and her partner Ed experienced the tragic loss of one of their newborn twins at St Mary’s Hospital, after baby Bonnie contracted a virus. Bonnie died just nine days after she was born at Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea Hospital.
The couple battled their grief while still caring for Nel, Bonnie's twin, at St Mary's Hospital for a further three and a half months, and the couple’s older son, Otis at home.
Since then, Tabitha has been heavily involved with Imperial Health Charity, raising more than £60,000. She raised this money to fund projects that support clinicians and families looking after children in hospital.
Tabitha’s efforts have helped us ensure that we can continue delivering our Sibling Packs at St Mary’s and Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea hospitals. Thanks to Tabitha’s amazing fundraising, we are also able to create an adapted version of the packs for children with a sibling being cared for by St Mary’s Hospital's paediatric department.
"Watching Otis and Nel bring each other so much happiness was a driving force behind the decision to fund this project..."
Tabitha
The packs were developed in collaboration with artist Sofia Niazi, a founding member of artist collective One of My Kind (OOMK). They include engaging and creative activities, such as drawing family portraits and items in their home, designed to entertain children while their new baby brothers or sisters are being cared for in intensive care in hospital.
The packs also have an activity sheet to help siblings process their thoughts and feelings, and a book to introduce their sibling to the world around them. The packs also come with a box for children to collect things that they want to show to their new sibling, as well as colouring pencils and stickers.
Tabitha said: “Watching Otis and Nel bring each other so much happiness was a driving force behind the decision to fund this project, and we look forward to the next chapter.”
