In Memory of my son, Jaiden. Raise money for Alder hey.

I would like to raise money towards Alder hey and the snowdrop suite for the help and after care they give towards those families who have tragically lost a child.

On the 5th of July 2024 , I woke up and opened my bedroom door to find my son on the landing, Jaiden, had passed away. He had a dressing gown tie wrapped around his neck which had gotten tangled and I was too late to save him . I tried my very best to resuscitate him whilst on the phone to the paramedics. They finally arrived and took over . He was still unresponsive, with no heartbeat , and we were blue lighted to alder hey. They tried their very best , but after a while , I was told there was nothing more they could do.

Jaiden was 12 , soon to be 13, and had additional needs . ASD, ADHD , Sleep disorder , learning disability , sensory processing disorder and epilepsy. We had always spent so much time in alderhey with his appointments , and many of times I thought I was going to loose him due to his epilepsy. I never thought something like this would ever happen . The tie off my dressing gown had been missing for months. He found it that morning and I will never know how this tragedy happened to him. All I know is that this was such a tragic and horrific accident.

The after care that alder hey snow drop centre provided for Jaiden , me ,and my family were amazing . They provided private suites secluded from the main hospital , with a private garden. The staff are incredible , and gave such a calming and gentle approach to bereaved families. Offering teas and coffees , along with words of comfort. Within these suites are a bedroom made comfortable for your little one , where you can sit and cherish those last moments with them. 24 hour care is provided , and you are given their number if you ever feel you just need someone to talk to , and have such a professional yet calming nature about them.

I feel it's important to give back to Alder hey and the Snow drop centre , as a thank you , and so they can provide more of what is needed for bereaved families like ourselves. Whether it's extra blankets ,books , tea and coffee facilities , extra staff or anything that would be of use to the hospital. Jaiden spent a big part of his life in alder hey , and he spent his last moments in there too.

Please help us raise money for this incredible place. They do more than look after sick children, and I feel it's important they should have alot of recognition for the help and support they give to bereaved families who have sadly lost a child.

We are hosting a charity event in June in Liverpool city centre 2025 (date and time tbc) in memory of Jaiden, with lots of prizes to be won. We will also like to raise awareness of child safety around the home , and specifically for those children with additional needs. All proceeds will be going to Alder Hey. I hope to raise as much money as possible for this amazing place , and I will continue to do so in memory of gorgeous boy, Jaiden .