Mum says thanks to life-saving hospital
A SCUNTHORPE mum is raising cash for the hospital which saved her baby son's life.
Tristan Montaque was born with a congenital heart defect in June 2007 and has already been through open heart surgery several times.
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Mum Kerry Card (27) wants to help the staff who gave her so much help while he was sick with a sponsored walk.
About 30 people will stroll from Scunthorpe High Street to Ashby High Street in aid of Echo, which supports Evelina Children's Hospital in London.
Ms Card said: "The staff were fantastic so we are raising money for them.
Tristan will have an MRI scan later this year before he is scheduled for the third stage of the Norwood procedure.
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7 Comments
by mooncat, barrow haven
Wednesday, September 10 2008, 5:19PM
“good luck for the walk, best wishes to tristan. cant belive you made him wear that awful man utd top, he will resent you for it in later life!!!”
by Kerry Card, scuthorpe
Wednesday, September 10 2008, 4:39PM
“Thankyou so much to all those who have shown us so much support we really are very excited about the walk and very hopeful for future events anyone who would like to take part are very welcome love to you all and many thanx x”
by bill, north lincs
Wednesday, September 10 2008, 3:42PM
“all the best on your walk kerry and hope you do well ill try to get to support your aid.best wishes to Tristan”
by laura, hampshire
Wednesday, September 10 2008, 1:06PM
“kezza bless ya your doing a fantastic job at raising awareness & funds for our chd babies as you know im on my own mission ! keep it up girly you know im behind ya 110% x bigs hugs to you & tris all our love & best of luck for the march on saturday hope its a great day for ya mate ! love laura , callum & family xxxx”
by Lisa, Leicester
Wednesday, September 10 2008, 11:41AM
“Good luck with the walk Kerry. Sorry I can't join you this time, but will be thinking of you.”
by Mike, Bottesford
Wednesday, September 10 2008, 10:15AM
“Good luck with the walk, Kerry and all the best to you and your son.”
by Kerry Card, scunthorpe
Wednesday, September 10 2008, 9:14AM
“If anybody would like to take part in the walk please cantact me via email hlhs.awareness@live.co.uk
or by phone 07990976410
its all in a good cause and should be a fun day i have t-shirts available and keyrings and badges to sell :-)”