Hi my name is Jo and I'm fundraising to donate items to The Stevenage Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for parents whose children are admitted.

Shortly after birth, my son was admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care. The situation was terrifying, but the support and care from the Lister NICU staff for both my son and me were beyond anything I could have hoped for. I'm forever grateful.

During our unexpected extended stay, I quickly realised I was unprepared. I'd only packed for a short visit and lacked necessities like shampoo or a razor. When you're dealing with so much stress, remembering and acquiring these items is incredibly challenging.

To help others in similar situations, I'll be donating essential items that I found myself needing. I have set this up in case anyone would like to support this initiative.