Luton and Dunstable Hospital’s neonatal intensive care graduates shine in special charity photoshoot
Children who were once cared for in the neonatal intensive care unit at the Luton and Dunstable Hospital have posed in a special charity photoshoot celebrating World Prematurity Day.
The ‘NICU graduates’ were invited to Oakley Studios by family integrated care co-ordinator Faye Tott and community nurse Sam Eastman for the children and their families.
The families had mini photoshoots with the Luton photographer’s studio, with all donations from the guests going to support the NICU’s Family Facilities Fund.
Studio owners David and Sue Doyle said: “We are incredibly proud to once again support the amazing work the dedicated Faye and her team continue to do in raising vital funds for the L&D NICU.
“The weekend was fun and busy – 34 photoshoots, 60+ perfectly behaved graduates and their siblings with ages ranging from one week through to teenagers.
“Listening to their parents' stories and being able to provide their families with these memories is something we will hold dear to us for many years.”
Nearly £1,000 was raised, which will go towards new facilities for families with children in the intensive care unit.
Faye said: “From the initial planning stages to receiving the final gallery, Oakley Studios’ professionalism and kindness made the entire process seamless and enjoyable. We were also particularly impressed with how comfortable both David and Sue made everyone feel during their mini photoshoots. As the final images speak for themselves, capturing genuine emotions and personalities.”
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