Famous faces give babies a helping hand for Tommy’s, the baby charity

Celebrity yummy mummies Penny Lancaster Stewart and Atomic Kitten’s Natasha Hamilton, are backing the latest campaign from Tommy’s, the baby charity. Launching this March, ‘Give Babies a Helping Hand’ is raising money to fund vital research into the causes and prevention of premature birth.

Around 50,000 babies are born too soon in the UK each year, putting them at risk of serious long term medical problems, such as cerebral palsy, blindness, deafness or lung disease. Affecting over 100,000 families each year, Tommy’s is dedicated to reducing the number of people affected by pregnancy complications.

Singer and mum of two young boys, Natasha Hamilton commented, “My youngest son Harry was born a couple of weeks early, which gave me just a glimpse of what some parents go through when a baby is born prematurely. I am so thankful that both of my boys are completely healthy, but my experiences have really made me appreciate that not every family is as lucky as we have been.

That’s why I’m doing all I can to support Tommy’s Give Babies a Helping Hand. By raising money into researching ways to prevent premature birth, I’m hoping that more families will be able to enjoy the amazing experience of having a healthy baby.”

To combat the problem of prematurity head on, Tommy’s is asking the British public to support its ‘Give Babies a Helping Hand’ campaign, by buying their fantastic new t-shirt and pin badges, available exclusively in New Look stores from March and throughout spring.

With all proceeds going to the charity, it is hoped that from these sales and personal donations, that the campaign will be able to raise over £100,000.

Modelled exclusively for Tommy’s by Natasha Hamilton, the funky t-shirt will not only look fiendishly fashionable, but at a fantastically affordable £12 each, they also provide an easy way to help save babies’ lives. A matching ‘Bag for Life’ will also be on sale for £5. All monies raised from sales of the t-shirt and bag will be used to fund Tommy’s vital research and information programmes, designed to give babies the best chance of being born healthy.

Also supporting the campaign is mother of one Penny Lancaster Stewart, who has modelled Tommy’s glitteringly gorgeous pin badges in purple, red, gold, and blue, which will also be available in all New Look stores. At only £1 each, giving babies a helping hand really couldn’t be easier.

To find your local New Look store, or to purchase a t-shirt online, visit www.newlook.co.uk

Jump, the savings fund for children, is also supporting the Give Babies A Helping Hand campaign. From February to April, Jump will donate £5 for every saving scheme opened during that period, and is hoping to raise at least £20,000 for Tommy’s. For additional information log on to www.jumpsavings.com

Jane Brewin, Chief Executive of Tommy’s commented, “Premature birth is an incredibly serious problem in this country, as we currently have the highest rate of pre-term birth in all of Western Europe. Every parent-to-be wants the best for their baby, and ‘Give Babies a Helping Hand’ is about providing an easy way for people to really make a difference to these families’ lives. We are massively grateful for the support New Look is giving us to help achieve our goals.”

Anyone who would like to find out more about Tommy’s, or donate to ‘Give Babies a Helping Hand’ can log on to www.tommys.org or call 08707 70 70 70.

Photography credited to Seb Winter @ Sarah Daw