WORLD PREMATURITY DAY 2017

Friday 17th November is world prematurity day in recognition of the 15 million babies born prematurely worldwide and of these approxamitely 60 thousand babies are born to UK mums.   1 in 10 babies are born preterm worldwide and according to the World Health Organisation preterm birth is classified as: extremely preterm (<28 weeks) very preterm Read More

KENT CHARITY MARK 2017

We are very proud to have been chosen as one of 50 charities from all over Kent to receive the Kent Charity Mark 2017, awarded by KM Charity Team at this year’s Forum. During 2017 family and friends took part in events hosted by the KM Charity Team.  And with your help we raised over Read More

OUR FAMILY VALUES – Alexa’s Memory Box

Whilst in hospital, we bought Alexa a memory box wherein we kept all of her personal belongings. Little hats, books, teddy bears, photos, etc.  Keeping in mind that one day she might want to learn more about her time in neonatal. Tonight we sat down going through everything, this bringing back wonderful but also extremely Read More

INSPIRATIONAL MARATHON SWIMMER – Phia Steyn

Download Phia’s SWIM REPORT Download SWIM REPORT by Robert Hamilton, Vigour Events UPDATE:  Phia has made it and it comes with no surprise.  Well done Phia, you are amazing! UPDATE:  Due to flooding Phia’s swim has been delayed, just waiting for the right moment.  UPDATES TO FOLLOW The Alexa Trust would like to wish fellow Read More

CHARITY SINGLE EXPRESS YOURSELF BECOMES BACKING TRACK – Vigour Events Scotland

We are feeling very proud to have our charity single Express Yourself as backing track to team Vigour Events promotional videos. Hope you like it… Home of Open Water Swimming in Scotland 100% of all money raised from Express Yourself will go towards supporting breastfeeding mums in neonatal. Only £2 to download, it’s a bargain! Read More

FATHERS’ DAY FUNDRAISING RAFFLE – Lloyds Bank, Herne Bay

All this week Lloyds Bank Herne Bay is hosting a fundraising event for The Alexa Trust. Spot The Ball Competition Book Sale Not only to raise valuable funds to support parents, but also to bring more awareness for dads in neonatal. Thank you Donna for organising event. Total Raised:  £18.70 Read More

KM COLOUR RUN 2017

Five Hundred individuals took part in the annual KM Colour Run yesterday, supporting 60 charities.  And raising a grand total of £23,000.00. Three lovely lovely ladies, Diane Shadwell, Charlotte Harper & Julie Lees took part in support of The Alexa Trust and raised a total of £249 of which £74.70 goes towards the KM Charity Read More

KM BIG BIKE RIDE 2017 – Superstar Annette Stewart

On Sunday Annette Stewart took part in the KM Big Bike Ride to raise money for The Alexa Trust. With little training Annette managed to complete the 100km ride, and still managed a big smile afterwards. Money Raised: £150 pounds through Virgin Money Giving of which we will receive 70% and KM Charity Team 30%. Read More