Over £600 raised

I am very proud to say that I completed the Reading half marathon in two hours and five minutes. I have raised £600 which I really hope can help to support the team to whom my family and I are so grateful. My son, Grayson’s birthday is Christmas Eve.

At this time of year more than ever we are increasingly thoughtful about his birth and incredibly grateful to the team for delivering him safely and then saving my life after a post-partum haemorrhage.

The team acted quickly, with such professionalism and kindness. We are very aware that without their skills and knowledge life could be very different for us. On that day the team was led by Dr Brenda Kelly; what an amazing doctor she is, her skill saved my life. My anaesthetist Mike Raffles was such a support to me and made me feel safe in the scariest moments.

Our midwife Laura (I’m afraid I don’t remember her surname) showed my husband and son such kindness and reassurance while I was in theatre. She looked after them both when I couldn’t and I will always be grateful to her. My family and I will always be thankful to the team who looked after us.

- Helen and Ryan Osborne