On 25th October, I’ll be taking on the Dublin Marathon in Rory’s memory to raise money for The Rotunda Foundation. Following a number of weeks of testing and treatment in London, we were referred to the Fetal Medicine Unit at The Rotunda Hospital, Dublin for a second opinion. From the moment we arrived at the FMU, we were met with incredible care, compassion and understanding. The team continued to offer treatment and, more importantly, gave us the support and counselling we desperately needed during an incredibly frightening and uncertain time. Unfortunately, despite the treatment, our baby was not improving. The team at the Rotunda, however, continued to give us every possible option and were willing to do everything they could to help us. We travelled to Dublin multiple times a week for appointments and treatment. Sadly, during a routine appointment at our local hospital, we received the devastating news that our baby’s heart had stopped beating. Although the Rotunda was not our local hospital, the team were incredibly accommodating and allowed us to deliver Rory there. The staff who cared for us throughout delivery were truly exceptional. They supported us through the most heartbreaking experience of our lives and helped us create precious memories with Rory and spend time with him after his birth. Their kindness, compassion and humanity are things we will never forget. We will be forever grateful to the FMU, midwives and nursing staff at the Rotunda for the care they gave us, both medically and emotionally, throughout Rory’s short life. That is why I have decided to run Dublin Marathon in support of the Rotunda Hospital Foundation. I want to give something back to the people who were there for us when we needed them most, and help support the incredible work they continue to do for other families facing situations. Any donation, would mean so much to us and would help the Rotunda continue providing specialist care, support and compassion to families in need.