A special ‘out-back’ delivery

The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital’s KNIT4NICU campaign has not only inspired the Norfolk’s dedicated knitters, but now also those in the Southern Hemisphere too!

The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) can receive babies from all across the region and now has taken delivery of beautifully knitted hats from the land down under!

Mrs Douglas, of Queensland, Australia, had read about the Knit4NICU campaign in her monthly Knit Today magazine and took up her needles to help Norfolk’s biggest hospital. The Australian knitter sent a collection of hats for NICU and a note explaining how she had heard of the campaign.

Jane Bennett, Acting Matron of NICU said: “ We know NICU holds a special place in people’s hearts but to have received these lovely hats all the way from Australia makes us feel so humbled that people so far away take an interest in our work and want to help.’

Louise Cook, Fundraising manager said: “Our KNIT4NICU campaign has been so successful thanks to the generosity of people from across the country but to receive support from 12,000 miles away is very special. I just would like to say again thank you to everyone who helps our hospital charity whether it is with knitting or donations.”

If you would like to support the hospital charity with a donation please contact Louise Cook on 01603 287107

Currently the hospital has enough knitted items for the unit so is asking any knitters to send any items to the hospital later on in the year.