A couple who tragically lost their twin babies are hosting an evening of entertainment at the Abbey Hotel in Great Malvern to raise money for the hospital where they were treated.
Sophie Langstaff was admitted to Good Hope Hospital delivery suite in May 2018, with the sad knowledge that her twins, Fraser James and Parker James, would not survive. Sophie said: “It was without doubt the hardest week of our lives.”
Fraser was born on 15 May, passing away shortly after being born. Sophie and her husband Jordan were able to keep him close by thanks to the CuddleCot that keeps the baby cool, allowing parents longer to spend with their baby. Two days later, Parker was born and tragically he also died shortly after being born.
After this incredibly difficult time, Sophie and Jordan were taken to the Snowdrop Suite, the bereavement suite at Good Hope Hospital that allows parents to spend time with their babies, and receive specialist support from the staff on the ward.
Now, Sophie and Jordan have turned their attention to fundraising for the ward where they were treated, and are hosting a glamorous ball in February, at the Abbey Hotel in Malvern. The event will include a dinner, with an auction and raffle, with a night’s stay at the hotel and breakfast included within the price of the ticket.
Sophie has close connections to Good Hope Hospital, having been born there herself, and giving birth to her daughters Maddison, 6, and Olivia, 2, at the hospital. Sophie said: “We are determined to raise money for the hospital where I was treated, we want to help other parents who will go through the same traumatic experiences that we endured. Good Hope Hospital Charity works to provide ‘added extras’ for the Snowdrop Suite, and I know that the money that we raise will help to make a difference to parents in the future.”
The couple are setting out to make a difference, and will be hosting a golf day in April to continue their fundraising. Laura Power, Fundraising Manager at Good Hope Hospital Charity, said: “The Charity is incredibly grateful to Sophie and her husband for organising the ball to raise money to support the Snowdrop Suite at Good Hope. It’s hard to imagine what they have both been through, and to have come through it and fundraise to help parents like them in the future shows how strong they are. On behalf of everyone at Good Hope Hospital, I wish them the very best for their fundraising, and I hope that they have a fantastic time at the ball, I’m sure it will be a great success.”
