Raising funds for The Royal Hospital for Women's Newborn Intensive Care Unit
Our journey to NICU started at Royal Hospital for Women when I was transfered to their care on the 10/09/2019 after 5 weeks of pregnancy complications.
My son Henry Darcy was born by emergency c section on the 15/9/2019 at 24 weeks + 4 days old. He weighed 610gm and measured 32cm long. He was perfect in every way. My partner Giles and I were warned that he would have a huge fight in the months ahead. Newborns at his gestation would have an average stay in the NICU around 100+ days.
Henry's home for the next 27 days would be in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit at the Royal Hospital for Women in Randwick. Unfortunetely Henry lost his life due to complications with chronic lung disease after a long brave fight.
My hat goes off to the doctors and nurses that worked around the clock and provided one on one support to ensure that Henry had the best medical treatment and care in a supportive and compassionate environment. I cannot thank them enough.
This cause means so much to my partner Giles and I. We thought about it after Henry passed how we could give back to the wonderful hospital and give thanks for the outstanding medical treatment and assistance our son recieved while he was in their care in the Newborn Care Centre.
Our lives are affected forever and a piece of the NICU journey will remain in our hearts in the years to come. We were amazed to hear that 70% of the funds recieved to purchase incubators and equipment used to keep Henry alive are due to fundraising efforts and from donations.
We will always be grateful to the Babyleo TN500 incubator for looking after Henry and keeping him warm and safe for the first few weeks of his life. Caring for a premature baby can cost anywhere between $3,500 to $10,000 a day in our hospitals.
Therefore I request in lieu of flowers and gifts please consider giving and supporting this cause to raise funds for the The Royal Hospital for Women's Newborn Intensive Care Unit for new machines and anything else the unit requires to keep other newborn babies like Henry alive. If other families can walk out of NICU with their babies and take them home using the latest technology and medical equipment then it willl be all worth it.
My Updates
Nearly $8K raised for NICU !!!!
Saturday 2nd NovWow !!! Thankyou all so much for your kind donations and wonderful messages of support. You will be pleased to know that the funds raised in this campaign will go towards a new BabyLeo TN500 the same humicrib that helped Henry in NICU. These humicribs are worth $90,000 each. With the latest equipment more babies can be helped. This is all for Henry.
ShareThank you to my Sponsors
$3.41k
Space Furniture And Poliform
$270
Rose Fitz-patrick
In loving memory of henry. Always thinking of henry and you guys. Love Rose and Catherine xx
$208
Kriszta Gabor
Rest In Peace Little Angel💞
$200
Fred And Regina Osgood
$156
Lara Cluff
Those we have held in our arms for a short while we hold in our hearts forever. With much love.
$156
Margaret & Grandma
We are so sorry for your loss. Henry is a beautiful baby boy. Xx
$156
Carol Maber
Although the time you were here wasn't long, the legacy you leave behind will last forever. Much love to your Mum & Dad. xxxx
$156
Wendy & Matthew Edwards
In loving memory of Baby Henry👼
$150
Lynda Jupp
💕
$150
Jo Gaines
What a perfect way to give back. We are so sad that Henry’s time was so short. Thinking of you both at such a sad time. Love always, Jo, Roger, Marley & Jazzy xox
$104
Tamara And Scott
Sending all our love and support to Giles and Elissa. We love you both and will always remember Henry xoxo
$104
Kate & Justin Aberline
In loving memory of Henry & all other angel babies 👼🏻
$104
Nadine Hart
Sending all of our love to you baby Henry. You will be forever in our hearts. Thankyou Elissa and Giles for supporting such a great cause. Love you guys xx Love: Nadine, Stu, Aisha, Indi and Taya❤️❤️❤️❤️
$104
Belinda Finch
In loving memory of Henry 💕
$104
Koby Maber
Gone but never forgotten ❤️ A forever angel to look over your Mum and Dad xx 👼
$104
Debbie Grant
Rest in Peace Henry Darcy Forever in Mummy & Daddy's Hearts ❤️❤️
$104
Sharla Chetty
In loving memory of our very special Henry Darcy. Sending our love to Elissa and Giles. We are very proud of you xoxo Love always Clifford and Sharla Chetty 😘😘😘
$104
Bertaina Family
In loving memory of Henry and sending love and support to Elissa and Giles.
$104
Sherwin Chetty
Sending our love to little baby Henry xxxx You’ll always be remembered. Lots of love from Sherwin , Rachel and Zara
$104
Elyse Levy
All my love to you and Giles xx
$104
Samantha Hanna
Feel very deeply for you babe, you had such a precious gift who is now your angel. I’m so incredibly sad for your loss. X
$100
Kirst N Mart Beves
In loving memory of Henry Darcy Brown. You were and always will be, a much loved little boy, Henry. Your mum n dad were totally besotted by and devoted to you in every imagineable way and in turn, you fought to survive with every fibre of your very being. Regularly following your progress little one, we couldnt wait to meet you and for the day mum and dad could finally take you home, tubes, needles, humidicribs etc, free. It seems baby Henry, the universe had even greater plans for you and you were taken unfairly, far too soon. However, Henry, your impact has been far reaching; we will ensure your memory lives on in chats with your mum and dad and when we look up into a night sky, we will be sure to spot the brightest star and know that it is you Henry Darcy. So very much love from (unoffocial) Aunty Kirst and Uncle Mart
$100
Lesley Power
In memory of your beautiful son Henry
$100
Regina Osgood
$100
Emma Daly
May precious little Henry Rest In Peace and may his time here, with with you and Giles, be cherished memories in your hearts forever 💞
$78
Katrina Hughes
There are no words that I can say that will make it easier for you. But my thoughts and prays are with you and Giles.
$60
Elissa Heather
$52
Elizabeth Byrne
Love, thoughts and prayers. 💕💜
$52
Jackie Sims
In loving memory of dear sweet Henry 💕
$52
Katrina Johnson
Thinking of Henry and all the babies who have their angel wings xxx
$52
Helen Gleeson
With lots of love
$52
Jennifer And Christian Donald
Much love to you both. Xxoo
$52
Rose Fitz-patrick
Happy 2nd birthday to Henry always in our throughts and hearts Love Rose,Korin,Catherine,Benson and Lightning xx
$52
Victoria Clydesdale
You’re family’s strength is an inspiration to me. I think of Henry often and remember how caring and compassionate the nurses and doctors were. Thinking of you both today xxxxx
$52
David Delaney
Dear Elissa, thoughts are with you! Love David
$52
Monika Ribarevski
Love and prayers
$52
Angel & Georgina
Hero Henry <3
$52
Lauren Elphick
Love to you both, Lauren, Neal ,Kerri & Haydn
$52
Renata Osgood
In loving memory of my beautiful nephew, Henry Darcy. Love you forever xxx
$52
Kobe & Shannon Anker
Sending all our love to you and Giles
$52
Jolanda
I miss Henry xx Sending love to you all.
$52
Rupa Perera
Lots of love to you and Giles. Take care!
$52
Caterina Franco
Beautiful Henry Darcy. ❤️
$52
Belinda Berto
Lots of love to you all and this very sad time xx
$52
Nicole Scott
❤️❤️❤️
$52
Claudia Humphries
In loving memory of beautiful Henry. All my love and prayers x x.
$52
Mathieu Gental
Thank you Giles and Elissa for supporting this great cause. Sending love and all my thoughts.
$52
Lee Hughes
I am deeply sorry for your heartbreaking loss.
$52
Diane Rundle
$52
Amanda Challita
In loving memory of Henry.
$52
Katherine Leigh
$52
Alisha Wood
Thinking of you all. Sending love to little Henry and all of the wonderful nurses who looked after him.
$52
Anonymous
$52
Rose And Catherine
Wishing Henry a happy heavenly 1st birthday. We love you very much. Love Rose,Catherine,Benson and lights xxx
$52
Tania Sloan
$52
Emma
Much love
$50
Karen Wilson
for brave little Henry may he never be forgotten
$50
June Wallace
$50
Fiona Kirkman
Thinking and praying for you and Giles on the passing of baby Henry Darcy. God bless you all. Xxx
$50
Diane Daly
In loving memory of the little fellow that tried so hard . Love you Henry. Diane and John Xxoo
$41.60
Melanie Ridout
$41.60
Nadia
Love to you and your family
$41.60
Colleen John
What an impact you have made in this world, dear Henry. Love, Tádhg's Mummy.
$41.60
Deanne Kieselbach
We’re honoured to make this donation for you to help all the early arrivals into the world. xx
$31.20
Kathryn Dawber
$31.20
Lisa Navia
In memory of sweet, perfect, angel Henry 💙💙💙
$31.20
Daniela S
Always in our memories and our hearts. Sending love to you and Giles x
$25
Rebecca Kelly
You'll always be loved little one x
$21.10
Alice Hargreaves
$20.80
Jude Scholefield
❤️
$20.80
Renata, Matt And Micah Osgood Elphick
Sending you lots of love. Remembering Henry always xxx
$20.80
Laura Gailitis
In memory of little Henry’s 2nd birthday, fly high little man xxx
$20.80
Reynolds Family
RIP Little Henry
$20.80
N’dene
All my love 💕
$20.80
Love
Jesus has Henry safe in His arms Xx
$20.80
Samar Mikhael
In loving memory of baby Henry, my love and prayers go out to you xox
$20.80
Beidi Wang
$20
Mel Mazzarella
$20
Anonymous
$10.40
Micah And Matt Elphick
Together with Renata we remember our beautiful nephew and cousin, Henry Darcy, forever.
$10.40
Kerrie Timperley
May your beautiful lil man fly high. Sending many hugs
$10.40
There is no foot too small that it cannot leave an imprint on this world. Much love - your Space and Poliform family