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My Plea:
I still can’t believe any of this has happened to my lovely family and I , Billy was our miracle baby , after the birth of my older son Louie ( who is now 10 and produced and made my video ) I suffered near fatal complications that resulted in secondary infertility. After 5 years of trying to conceive , surgical procedures and lots of heartache , we finally got our beautiful miracle baby Billy . We couldn’t believe our luck our family was finally complete….. on June 8th 2017 our beautiful boy entered the world a chunky 8lb 8oz. Everything was perfect he fed amazingly , he slept well he was the perfect bundle of joy . On June 20th when Billy was just 12 days old our lives fell apart , We woke early morning to find our beautiful boy unresponsive , despite best efforts from amazing ambulance and hospital staff Billy could not be saved . After a agonising 6 month wait The coroner ruled his death as sudden unexpected death of an infant. Our boy was perfect , there was nothing wrong with him , but he was gone . Our world as we knew it fell apart.
The day Billy died I held him in my arms and My husband and I made him a promise , we promised him that his death would not be in vain that we would ensure that his short but perfect life would make a difference and that his memory would live on and that is how Billy’s rainbows was born .
We received so much support when he died , we are so lucky in this country , when you are at your lowest and your desperate the help is really there . We were so touched and overwhelmed with the help we received and were so grateful we vowed to “pay it back “ in Billy’s name and through fundraising efforts .
We have since raised around £18,000 , we have given a donation to Birmingham’s children’s hospital bereavement Center to help fund there new bereavement packs , we also sent a donation to children and butterflies who help to find funerals of babies and children. The majority of the money we raise we donate to the amazing Edwards trust who have supported us from day one, this has helped fund much needed bereavement counselling for people in a similar position to ourselves we also purchased a brand new Xbox one for there children’s counselling room . I can’t begin to put into words how amazing there support has been and continues to be , and I have made it my mission to fundraise for them as much as possible and spread the word of this amazing charity who help hundreds of people on this horrible journey every year . I am truly honoured to have being nominated for the “Most valuable contribution” by a member of there team for this award. It really is a honour to fly the kite for Edward’s trust and I hope to 
volunteer for them and help them for many years to come.
I have not done this alone my amazing team of “ rainbows” made up of family and friends have helped me organise many events that have made this all possible ! So far we have had a beauty and the beast breakfast , a Christmas grotto , a Christmas party , Billy’s 1st birthday bash and a group
Of 20 of us ran crawled and walked a 5k inflatable obstacle course . We also have big plans for this year , with a zumbathon , Halloween party , summer ball and fashion show all in the pipeline ! I am so proud of what we have achieved in such a short amount of time and I hope that wherever my boy is I am also making him proud.
I will never stop fundraising , I will never stop trying to help others on this unthinkable journey and I will never stop talking about my beautiful son Billy . I have accepted this nomination not only for myself , but for every Mommy and Daddy out there who have experienced baby loss , I do all this for you all , to try and ease the pain and reduce the load , but most of all I do it for our babies , so we can speak there names and so they are never forgotten . Billy I love you , you may be physically gone , but all this is proof you are still around , your memory and your love lives on everyday .
Here is the link to my video which Billy’s big brother Louie made for me ( as I am a technophobe )
What Other’s Have Said
“Billy arrived into the world on 9th June 2017, but was very sadly taken from her world far too soon, 12 days later. Not only has Louise set up an amazing group in ‘Billy’s Rainbow’s’ but she has been an ambassador for Edward’s Trust, doing some spectacular things in terms of raising awareness and fundraising for the Trust. In the short time since Billy passed away she has raised incredible funds for the services that were supportive to her during Billy’s short but beautiful life. She took it upon herself to host ‘Billy’s Bash’ 6 month Birthday party to raise over £5,000, her oldest sonraised money to purchase a new X-Box for one of our Children’s Counselling Rooms. Louise is now planning Billy’s 1st Angelversary party to raise further funds. Louise is strong and brave and does her upmost to smile though her grief.”
Louise you are the strongest person I know and I love you all so much!! Billy will forever be in my heart! ❤️
Totally deserving this award! What an inspiration you are xxxx
I am amazed how kind, selfless and courageous this woman is despite her devastating loss – true compassion. I hope she wins.
Lou, couldn’t think of anyone more deserving of this award than you. Despite all the heartache you have to do deal with, you manage to put others first and everything you have achieved in the last year is incredible! Lots of love Lou x
You are an inspiration to every woman. You are amazing and I admire your strength. Sending you and your family so much love x x x
Lou, you are an inspiration to us all. You’re an amazing Mummy to both your boys and Billy is so proud of everything you do to help other families in your situation. We will never forget Billy, his memory will live on.
Louise is a truly amazing person – im so glad that her contribution is being recognised – she certainly deserves it – Billy’s memory will live on forever through all the hard work and commitment Louise and her family have done so far and will continue to do in the future – well done Lou x
Your the most Amazing lady I’ve ever met I only met you after being asked to do the food for Billy’s celebration of his life it was a honour for me to do it, although I only met you just after Billy went to heaven I feel like I’ve known you all my life Beautiful Lady who truly deserves this award xx ?
Best of luck Louise. I hope you win this deserving award. Making a difference for others after such a personal tragedy is commendable. You’ve already won hearts, admiration and inspired many. The award would be an added bonus.
It goes without saying that Lou is incredibly deserving of this award. The determination and strength she has shown over the last 15 months has been unbelievable.
You are doing exactly what you and Chris swore you’d do Lou….and more! Good luck!! ?
Amazing. Well done
You’re such an inspiration to us all my lovely lady. You’re a very strong brave women and my heart goes out to you. Xx
I think you are truly inspirational Louise. Xxxx
Louise you are truly an inspirational Lady and I hope you win. Your boys are so proud of you and I will forever remember the precious time I spent with your family ?xx
Louise although I haven’t known you too long, through our loses our boys have brought together. I feel I have gained a friend in you. You are a true inspiration and Billy would be so proud of his mummy. You truly do deserve this award though to many people you are already a winner . Good luck . #teamBillysRainbows xx
Lou, you are amazing everything you and your family have gone through you still manage to smile and put others first. Your strength and determination is inspirational and Albi and I think you are wonderful. I am so proud to call you my friend xxx #billysrainbows
The strength and determination you have shown has been inspirational Lou. You manage to still smile and always put other first ❤️ Albi and I think you are wonderful xxx