[I]t’s said laughter is the best medicine so when it comes to the perfect tonic, the smiles on the faces of youngsters from Barrow’s Happy Tots Nursery as they raise money for Bay Hospitals Charity’s Bayb’s Maternity Appeal are enough to make anyone feel better!
The pre-schoolers enjoyed a hospital themed day, organised by nursery manager Helen Coward. They learned all about the work of doctors and nurses, while their parents and carers were asked to make a donation to the appeal. Altogether they raised £100.
Helen said: “It was great to help the appeal and really beneficial for the children. Learning through play is the best way to help young children understand and alleviate any anxiety they might have about seeing a nurse or doctor or visiting a hospital. At this age, some of our children are experiencing mum going to hospital and coming home with a new brother or sister so it was especially good for them to share their thoughts and feelings about such a situation.”
The Bayb’s Maternity Appeal launched in February and now stands at more than two-thirds towards its £250,000 target.
Bayb’s is funding “extras” for the new maternity unit being built at Furness General Hospital. These ”extras” fall outside the remit of what the NHS is able to fund but have been added to a shopping list of items, all designed to make the unit second to none in the country while giving it a real home from home feel for local families and for newborns, the best possible start in life.
To find out more about the appeal and make a donation, visit Bay Hospitals Charity’s website at www.bayhospitalscharity.org
