A COUPLE who previously lost their little boy are organising a football match in Chelmsley Wood to raise money for the maternity unit which supported the family following the tragedy.
Laura Bell discovered during a 20 week scan that her son had passed away from a rare condition called Amniotic Band Syndrome.
Following the news in September last year, she received support at Heartlands Hospital's Eden Suite.
Happily Laura is expecting again, but the hospital secretary and her husband Rob are determined to give back to the unit which helped them through an incredibly difficult time.
"The care and support we received on the Eden Suite was brilliant," said Laura, from Shard End.
"We received far more than we would ever have thought – we had a funeral, a memory box, photo handprints and a free blanket, teddy bear and candle."
The couple hope to raise £500 for the unit, which relies heavily on public donations for some of its services.
This weekend's match will see Rob and his friends - playing as the Eden Suite 11 - take on the Birmingham City Legends.
The all-stars team has yet to be confirmed but ex-players who have previously turned out include Kevan Broadhurst, Geoff Horsfield, Paul Devlin, Martin O’Connor, Michael Johnson and Jeff Kenna.
The game will take place at the Onward Club, Helmswood Drive on Sunday (September 18). Gates open at 10am and kick-off is scheduled for 11am. There will also be a raffle, kids' games and a bar/refreshments on the day.
Tickets are available from Rob on 07900 087139 (£3 for adults and £1 for children.)
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