Cherish Wrecsam (linked to Wrexham Maelor SCBU)

💙More good news for us! Huge thanks to staff and customers of the The Welch Fusilier for their incredible donation of £1500 recently, in memory of Stephen “Skippy” Skeffington. Pictured is Bar Manager Ali, who organised the charity day and Stephen’s brother Darren and Dad Jimmy. We are beyond grateful to you. Thanks so much for raising the money and bringing it to the ward for us this week! 💙

Wow! Huge thanks to Mathew and Sioned Davies of the The Larch Cladding Company and Moel Famau Donkeys (check them out if you’re local and not aware of them!) for their incredible donation of £1613 to Cherish today! Thanks to all Larch Company staff, supporters and friends for helping to raise such an incredible amount of money 💙 Mathew and Sioned chose to kindly raise money for us when their son Morgan spent some time on the ward in October 2022. As you can see from the photo he’s now doing brilliantly! (Very important big sister also photographed!) Da iawn, Morgan! 💙 Thanks again to all who donated xx

A member of staff showcasing one of our most recent purchases, “Zack’s Zack Wraps” developed especially for premature babies promoting comfort, warmth and parental bonding. Huge thanks to Javan Sparks who donated x6 of these following an incredible fundraising effort running his legs off last year!!! 👏👏👏👏👏💙💙💙💙💙

HUGE thanks to Chainstore Outlet Mold, Daniel Owen Precinct, Mold who managed to collect £201.19 for us at their store recently! Thanks also to those customers who popped their spare change into the Cherish bucket, that’s an incredible total 💙

SAINT NICU

'Twas the night before Christmas, in the neonatal intensive care,
all the babies were sleeping, while sounds of alarms filled the air.

The nurses making rounds, double-checking their meds,
while tucking the little babies, snug deep in their beds.

The ambu-bags were hung, by the preemies with care,
in hopes that they would all soon, be breathing room air.

When out in the hall, there arose such a clatter,
the parents came running, to see what was the matter.

Up from the desk, jumped all of the staff,
to make sure all was well, in each baby's Giraffe.

The respiratory therapist arrived on the double,
but the babies were all okay, on their oxygen and bubble.

The nurse practitioner was baffled, and exclaimed in a tiff,
"Is this really happening tonight? And on my THIRD shift?"

When what to their wondering eyes should appear?
But a man with a beard, who loved the babies so dear.

With a clipboard in hand, and a red stethoscope too,
they knew at that moment; he must be St. NICU.

He was dressed in red scrubs, from his tip to his toe,
and wearing surgical gloves, so the germs would not grow!

He was a jolly old fellow, with a few extra pounds,
but that didn't stop him, from making his rounds.

He saw babies in boxes, with tubes and with wires,
preemies and term infants, and their parent's desires-

To hold and to rock, to kiss and kangaroo;
they all had Christmas wishes, but only these few.

Snuggling the little one, he wrapped him so tight,
he handed the baby, to his mom with delight.

A smile arose from her mouth, with great joy,
for this was the moment, she dreamed of having, with her boy.

Visiting each baby, and their concerned parents too,
He knew right away, there was something special about the NICU.

Placing his hands, on each little head,
touching their foreheads, he winked, and he said:

"Tiny babies so strong, with determination and might,
so this is where you come, to live and to fight."

"To breathe and to grow, and to learn how to eat,
what a difficult journey, but such an amazing feat."

He had a sparkle in his eye, and a hop in his step,
as he approached the incubators, and whispered secrets he'd kept:

"Precious little babies, you are loved, so dear,
by your parents, your nurses, and ALL the staff here."

"Keep fighting the fight, and showing your power,
and you will grow stronger, with each passing hour."

Decorating the hallways, with ribbon and tape,
he strung lights on the warmers, the ventilators, and drapes.

He smiled and waved, as he passed by the cribs,
and left presents of pacifiers, and cute little bibs.

His mission was simple, to bring joy where there's sorrow,
and to remind all of the parents, of a brighter tomorrow.

This Christmas may be spent, behind the walls of the NICU,
but there's love to be found here, and precious miracles too!

He brought hope to the families, and smiles to the nurses,
as he flew by the monitors, and placed Purell in their purses.

And with a twinkle and a twirl, he disappeared out of sight,
But not before he exclaimed, "Merry Christmas to all" and "keep up the fight!"

-PeekaBooICU Baby

Happy World Prematurity Day to all our preemie superstars, with love from the Cherish team💜 Thank you to SCBU staff for creating these amazing gifts for the parents and carers on the ward!! 💜

Huge thanks to Zoe Reynolds and team who have raised over £600 for Cherish on their sponsored walk yesterday!!! 💙The walk was undertaken on the birthday of their son, Anthony, after he spent time on SCBU last year and the group walked over 16k!! 👏👏👏 Amazing, thanks so much and great to see little Anthony doing so well 💙

Wow wow wow take a bow Astons Furniture & Rhosddu Carpets !! Thank you SO MUCH for your generous donation of replacement parents accommodation beds!! We are so grateful and I know the parents who can once again get a good nights sleep on the ward will be too 💙💙