A grateful family will take on the Welly Walk at Jimmy’s Farm to thank staff at Ipswich Hospital for the “amazing” care they provided to their baby son.
Camilla, Kate and 20-month-old Benjamin, will join scores of others on Sunday 25 September. The Welly Walk explores a 5k loop of Jimmy’s Farm which isn’t usually open to the public.
Walkers will be raising money for Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity’s Children’s Appeal. The Appeal is helping fund a project to redevelop the Children’s unit at Ipswich Hospital into a modern, welcoming environment which is fit for the 21st century.
“Benjamin suffered deranged blood tests and seizures when he was very young. We ended up visiting the outpatient department three times a week for three months while tests were carried out,” said Camilla. “Throughout that time, the care he received was amazing.
“The staff were so good to all three of us and as a result we’ve been able to watch as a very poorly baby has turned into a happy and healthy toddler.
“We wanted to raise some money as a way of saying thank you. The Welly Walk sounded perfect, as Benjamin will enjoy it. Hopefully some of the nurses who looked after him will also be there. It will be really nice for us to be able to give something back.”
Camilla lives in Ipswich and is a clinical nurse specialist at the hospital.
Work began on the multi-million pound project to redevelop the children’s department in April. Once complete in early 2024, the new-look unit will include more clinic rooms, a refurbished play area, a garden, a sanctuary space for teenagers, additional ensuites, and side rooms.
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