Over the last 11 years, Jo-Anne Oldfield has managed to raise an incredible £125,000 to support Chesterfield's Royal Hospital Neo-Natal Unit. A charity incredibly close to Jo-Anne and all of the team here at The Sitwell Arms.
Jo-Anne has thrived in her charitable mission by holding over a dozen fundraising events, from Black Tie Dinners to sponsored Tough Mudder! Each event raises more than the last, and we are excited to be alongside this journey to see even more amazing work that Jo-Anne has left to do.
This money has improved the lives of so many families by providing facilities, equipment and staff training to the Neo-Natal Unit, and we couldn't have done it without the help and generosity of everyone involved.
Jo-Anne's fundraising efforts haven't gone unrecognised, in 2021 she was asked to be part of the charity development board for the new Health & Wellbeing Hub for Chesterfield Royal Hospital's staff, as well as being a finalist for the "Pride of Britain Awards" in 2022.
If you would like to get involved, or find out more about her up and coming charity events email her on jo-anne@sitwellarms.com
Brand New Child Loss Memorial Site
On the 18th September 2024 Jo-Anne planted a blossom tree in memory of her son's 11th birthday, on the grounds to the Sitwell Arms. The tree will flourish and grow, and represent the strength of a parent's love for their late child. A brand new reflection area has been created for the tree, where parents and families can visit and pay tribute to their children.
On the 21st September many grieving parents and families attended a beautiful memorial morning in honour of their children, as we opened the new reflection area, by attaching a locks to the fence of the cherry blossom tree. This area is adorned with locks bearing personal messages of love, remembrance, and hope, and is a breathtaking testament of the enduring strength and love of the parents and families who have experienced this unimaginable loss, like Jo-Anne.
This area is also open to further angel parents to visit and place locks on the fence. The locks are specialised and can only be purchased and registered through Jo-Anne at just £10, which covers the cost of the lock. Further donations can be made to help maintain the reflection area. If you would like to pre-order a lock and make an appointment to visit the area, or make a donation please email jo-anne@sitwellarms.com
BRAND NEW UP & COMING COFFEE MORNING - "MAC'S HEALING HEARTS"
Paediatric Bereavement Care Coffee Morning
Held at the Sitwell Arms, on the 2nd Monday of each month, starting Monday November 11th. This informal gathering will provide a supportive space for parents and families to come together, share experiences and connect. The coffee morning will held by the Paediatric Bereavement and Trauma Team of Chesterfield royal hospital. The coffee morning will start at 9.30am until around 11am. You don’t have to register you can just turn up on the day and enjoy a coffee and a chat. If you feel you would like to talk with someone before visiting you can email Jo-Anne to book a call, jo-anne@sitwellarms.com.
DID YOU KNOW?
It’s also baby loss awareness week 9-15th October. The wave of light takes place on the 15th October every year, where families across the world are invited to light a candle at 7pm local time, and leave it burning for at least one hour to remember all babies that have passed too soon.
https://babyloss-awareness.org
https://www.babyloss-awareness.org/wave-of-light/
