First Touch were delighted to hear that Rayan finished Nursery and will start Reception in September! Ravi and Ryan were born at 25 weeks in April 2020. Sadly, Ravi died at 11 days of age due to necrotizing enterocolitis. Seema, mother to Rayan, Ravi and big brother Aan said: ‘For all the hours we sat and watched Rayan in his …

On Sunday 14th July our team of brilliant runners took to the streets to run the Saucony London 10k for First Touch. Collectively, our team raised over £4,000, which will go a long way to support our numerous welfare projects on the NNU. Amongst our runners was Nicola and her sister-in-law Claire. Nicola told us: “It was a great privilege …

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As well as providing outstanding medical care to the babies on the NNU, the fantastic staff are forever going the extra mile to give families positive experiences and make lovely memories. Today’s celebration of Kangaroo Care Day today was no exception. The theme of this year’s event was “Embrace The Magic”, and that’s just what happened. First Touch were delighted …

Today we say the fondest of farewells to Charity Director, Sarah Collins who is stepping down from First Touch after 20 years of service. Sarah joined the charity in its early days. She first became a volunteer in 2001 after her daughter, Isabel was cared for at the nnu and in 2004 Sarah was asked to run the charity. There …

It’s marathon season and we have been lucky enough to have several runners supporting First Touch whilst conquering 26 miles of sheer endurance. Hannah McCambridge is one of our Marathon Heroes. She managed to raise over £1,300 when she completed the London Marathon this month. Hannah told us: “First touch were invaluable to my best friend and her family during …

Laura Savell is another hero to conquer the Brighton Marathon this year! Laura has managed to raise over £2000 for First Touch, in loving memory of her good friend, Anna Bannerman. First Touch was a charity close to Anna’s heart, and knowing this motivated Laura to keep on training and fundraising. Laura told us: “It meant so much to run …

Twins Marnie and Penelope were born eleven weeks early, and received expert care at St George’s. Their grateful dad Cameron ran the Brighton Marathon on Sunday, to raise money for our charity’s Welfare Support schemes to help families at the neonatal unit. He has raised a marvellous £1,941 in sponsorship. You can visit his giving page here. Cameron wrote to …

A while ago the Lions Ride team decided to take on a challenge in Leo and Max’s names. And by ‘challenge’ we certainly mean ‘challenge’! This team cycled all the way from Barcelona, Spain to St Tropez, southern France, to raise money for First Touch. The challengers were featured on the Chris Evans’ radio show and on French radio. Sponsorship flooded in, …

Calling all runners or would-be runners! Fancy setting yourself a challenge for 2024? Like the idea of raising money for your favourite charity? First Touch has a couple of events you may be interested in. The London 10k takes place on the 14th July 2024. The route takes you past some of London’s most spectacular landmarks, including Big Ben and …