Parents fundraising to buy flowers for every baby and infant grave at Eastbourne Crematorium this Christmas
A couple plan to raise money to buy flowers for every baby and infant grave at Eastbourne Crematorium this Christmas in memory of their late daughter.
Levi Sharrod-Scott and Shannon Wood lost their daughter Mia in 2021 to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
Mia’s parents raise money each year for a chosen charity in their daughter’s name.
This year, they have chosen to raise money to buy fresh flowers for every baby and infant grave at Eastbourne Crematorium, where Mia is buried.
In true Christmas spirit, they will complete a sponsored walk and sea swim – dressed as Santa Claus.
On Christmas Eve, at about 6am, Levi and Sharon will set off from Birling Gap car park and trek over the Seven Sisters cliffs, before heading down into Hollywell.
From there, they will continue onto the bandstand and take the plunge into the water, where they will swim to the pier. Family and friends will also be joining them for the final sea plunge.
The parents said: “Our beautiful daughter Mia, Mimi, was a complete ray of sunshine, a bright happy little girl. Mia made us feel full with happiness and love. We think about her always and make sure the memory of her lives long.”
Levi and Shannon are looking for a local florist to purchase the flowers from, and Levi asked anyone that can help with the bouquet style to get in touch with him at [email protected].