I am sure many of you know Darlaston Town (1874) FC Goal Keeping Coach Shaun Bolton. Shaun’s wife Jamie Leigh gave birth to their first child Vinnie Bolton on 9th August this year.

What many of you don’t know Vinnie is disabled. Following the birth Vinnie was diagnosed with Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) which is a form of brain damage, this occurs when an infant's brain doesn't receive enough oxygen and blood. It is a dangerous condition that requires immediate medical intervention. There are three grades of the condition Grade 1 mild, Grade 2 moderate, Grade 3 severe. Vinnie has been diagnosed with a Grade 3 condition.

On top of HIE, Vinnie also has Cerebral Palsy.

Whilst the family were in the Neonatal Unit at New Cross Hospital (part of The Royal Wolverhampton Trust) for a considerable time following Vinnies birth. He received some cooling treatment supplied by a special mattress, the Neonatal Unit only has one of these. If it had not been available Vinnie would have been sent to Liverpool who had next closest one available.

Also, whilst in hospital Vinnie became more alert he responded to and loved lights and music, the Neonatal Unit does not have any sensory toys or even a Sensory Room.

Shaun and Jamie-Leigh want to raise money for the Neonatal Unit at New Cross Hospital, to provide a second cooling mattress and also to provide sensory toys at least or build a sensory room.

This will take a lot of money, since the middle of September they have both been contacting local and well know businesses for donations for an Auction that is taking place THIS SATURDAY 2nd December at

Five Star Community Centre,
75 Willenhall Road,
DARLASTON,
WS108JG

Free entry event doors open at 5pm auction will start at 6:30.

Peppa Pig will be there and also starting the Auction.

As well as the Auction there will be stalls such as a Tombola, Cakes Stalls, Face Painting, and a selection of other stalls selling different items .

Drinks and food available great family afternoon and evening and all for a fantastic cause.

Lot’s being Sold include:
43inch Curve 4K UHD TV
Gym Membership
Personal Trainer Sessions
Ultimate fishing trip with a top fisherman including transport and tackle
60 min Ssunbed Course
Bliss Hair
Computer Tablets
Artwork by Glitter Frames
West Bromwich Albion Tickets
West Bromwich Albion Signed Balls
Gel Manicure by a Professional
Full Makeover
Christmas Hampers
Chocolate hampers
Full car valets
Branded clothing
Kids Toys
Christmas Decorations
Shed by North Street Sheds
Tattoo by top Local Artist
Meal tickets for two
Afternoon Tea and Cakes for Two
Full Body Massage
Baby Play Gyms
Bratz Dolls
Nintendo Wii

So Please could the Community Help and Support Shaun, Jamie-Leigh and Vinney in their quest to supply equipment to the unit that helped them so much in their hour of need.

In addition to the Auction Shaun has arranged a bike ride taking place on 29th June next year. The route is 129 miles long, over two days starting at Conway Castle finishing at the Neonatal Unit at New Cross Hospital.

Saturdays route will be from Conway Castle to Oswestry via Snowdonia (77 miles) and Sunday to complete the journey from Oswestry via Telford to the Neonatal Unit at New Cross (56 miles)

If you wish to donate to the fund, please use the Just Giving Page at Baby Vinnie's Fund For Neonatal Unit at New Cross Hospital