Congleton Mum takes on 70-mile challenge to give back to hospital that saved her twin boys

A local mother is stepping up to walk 70 miles this month to raise vital funds for the Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) at Macclesfield Hospital, after the unit provided life-saving care to her premature twin boys.

Seven months ago, Katie Edwards and her partner, Luke, became parents to twins Ronnie and Ray, who were born unexpectedly at 35 weeks and 1 day and required a 17-day stay in the SCBU for specialist support.

Grateful for the ‘incredible’ care her family received, Katie is walking 70 miles throughout June to give back and ensure other families facing similar challenges have the best possible experience.

Katie said:

"Luke and I are so incredibly thankful for the care our twin boys received. I really wanted to give back in some way, so I decided to take on the challenge of walking 70 miles.

“This is a cause so close to my heart, and every single pound raised will help support the next families who need the unit.

"The money will go toward improving the family room and facilities to make their stay more comfortable, as well as providing essential supplies like nappies and wipes for premature babies or any newborns in need of extra care."

The Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) at Macclesfield Hospital provides vital, specialised care for newborns who are born prematurely or require extra medical support.

The dedicated team offers essential treatments, including respiratory monitoring, temperature regulation in incubators, phototherapy, and tube-feeding assistance to help vulnerable babies stabilize and grow.

To support Katie's 70-mile challenge for the Macclesfield SCBU, you can donate to her fundraising page by visiting:

https://www.justgiving.com/page/katieedwards

Pictured - Katie Edwards and her partner Luke.