The Priaulx Premature Baby Foundation is delighted to announce that Sara Edmonds has joined the PPBF family and agreed to become a PPBF Ambassador.
Sara (pictured) works at Hautes Capelles Primary School in an emotional literacy role and is a long term foster carer.
Her niece, Lochie, was diagnosed with Lukaemia when she was just 18 months old in 2018. She and her family stayed in Aggies Burrow, one of a trio of PPBF’s compassionate flats next to Southampton Hospital, for around 300 nights. Sara stayed in the PPBF’s home-from-home whilst visiting her niece and knows first-hand how the PPBF helps families in our community.
“I saw the impact these flats have on families with a critically ill child. Having the hospital just steps away, gave them real comfort;” said Sara.
Lochie finally rang the bell in 2021 on Guernsey’s Frossard Ward. Since then, Sara has strived to help the PPBF ensure other families benefit the same way.
With a passion for fundraising, Sara has arranged a few fundraising events for the PPBF in the past, the latest one being the successful Pre-Loved Ladies Night catwalk show last April which raised an incredible £5,000 for the PPBF.
Jo Priaulx, Co-Founder of the PPBF said: “We’re really pleased that Sara has agreed to become a PPBF Ambassador. She’s enthusiastic and will help enhance our fundraising capability and raise awareness of the charity’s vital work, including our Buy-A-Night campaign. This helps provide comfortable nights for island families, of critically ill babies and children, staying in PPBF compassionate housing next to Southampton Hospital.”
Click here to find out more about the PPBF’s Buy-A-Night campaign.
