VANESSA Moore, the Technical Manager at Rosco Clothing in Cornwall Street, Parr, would like to thank all her friends and colleagues for their help and support after losing her baby 19 weeks into her pregnancy.

Vanessa's workmates have managed to raise £515 for the First Link Fund at Burnley Hospital. The money will go towards buying equipment for the neo-natal unit where Vanessa received care and treatment after losing her baby boy, who she named Robert.

Vanessa (27) said: "I would like to thank all my colleagues, especially Tracey Jones, who organised the fund-raising events. Their support over the last couple of months has been invaluable and I appreciate all they have done for the neo-natal unit."

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