£135k Raised for Baby Loss Charity in Epic Rally

A fundraiser, the Rust Bucket Rally, has successfully collected £135,000 for the baby loss bereavement charity, Petals. The event involved participants driving cars purchased for less than £1,000 across 10 different countries. The organiser described the feeling of knowing the funds will make a difference as "spine-tingling."

The substantial sum raised will be used to launch a new two-year counselling service. This service began at Northampton and Kettering General hospitals in July and is designed to significantly enhance support for grieving parents. Officials emphasize its necessity and how it will complement existing bereavement midwifery services.