Mother Honors Memory of Baby Flossie with Fundraising Initiatives After Tragic Loss
'My six week old daughter wouldn't stop crying. The next day she was dead'
Manchester Evening News
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Ami Boyd from Ormskirk, Lancashire, lost her six-week-old daughter Flossie to acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM). In her memory, Ami is raising funds for Alder Hey Children's Hospital and aims to purchase a privacy pram for families dealing with similar tragedies.
- 01Flossie Bilboe was diagnosed with acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM), a rare condition affecting the brain and spinal cord.
- 02Ami Boyd and her son Henry have both been diagnosed with ADEM following Flossie's death.
- 03Ami is organizing a charity walk to raise funds for Alder Hey Hospital and to purchase a privacy pram for deceased infants.
- 04The privacy pram allows families to transport their deceased babies discreetly, providing a measure of dignity during a painful time.
- 05Ami emphasizes the importance of discussing infant loss to raise awareness and support for grieving families.
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Ami Boyd, a mother from Ormskirk, Lancashire, shares her heartbreaking experience of losing her six-week-old daughter, Flossie Bilboe, to acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM). Flossie, who was previously healthy, began crying uncontrollably, leading to a diagnosis of a brain bleed and her subsequent admission to Alder Hey Children's Hospital. Tragically, Flossie passed away the following day after being placed on a ventilator. In memory of her daughter, Ami has initiated fundraising efforts, including a charity walk titled 'Walking Flossie’s Final Journey,' to support Alder Hey and purchase a privacy pram for families facing similar losses. This specially designed pram helps families transport their deceased children discreetly, alleviating some of the anxiety associated with such a painful experience. As Flossie's second birthday approaches, Ami reflects on her loss and the importance of discussing infant mortality to foster understanding and support for grieving parents.
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Ami's fundraising efforts aim to support families dealing with infant loss and improve hospital facilities for bereaved parents.
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