A Lincolnshire grandmother jumped out of a plane for a fundraising tandem skydive to thank hospital staff for saving the lives of her daughter and grandson.
Angela Ebbon’s daughter Sadie-Marie Langton, 29, experienced complications during the birth of her son Theodore, known as Teddy, who was born weighing 7lbs on February 24 this year at Pilgrim Hospital in Boston. He arrived two weeks before his due date.
Teddy got stuck in Sadie’s pelvis during labour, and during attempt at delivery by emergency c-section. The timely intervention of consultant Mr Sunday Ikhena saved both mother and baby by delivering Teddy feet first.
Angela, 54, took the plunge for her skydive on her daughter’s birthday today (Thursday, June 23) to raise money for the United Lincolnshire Hospitals Charity.
She is so far raised over £1,600 and after the event she posted on the fundraising page saying: “Wow, wow wow. I’ve done it. Absolutely by far the best experience of my life. Didn’t want it to end.”
Sadie with her baby boy Teddy in hospital, whose lives were saved by staff at Pilgrim Hospital in Boston. | Photo: Angela Ebbon’s GoFundMe page
Angela said: “I just can’t thank the staff at Pilgrim Hospital, Boston enough. They saved both my daughter and grandson’s life! Especially Mr Ikhena, if it wasn’t for him we wouldn’t have them here today.”
Sadie, who is from Coningsby, added: “The hospital saved mine and Teddy’s lives and thanks to them that I get to enjoy a lifetime of memories watching him grow up. I am so proud of my mum for taking on this inspirational challenge and raising money for the Trust.”
Mr Ikhena, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist and Former Director of Medical Education and Associate Medical Director, said: “This was a very difficult delivery. Thankfully, this situation is rare and I relied on my many years of obstetric experience to deliver the baby safely. I am delighted to hear both mother and baby are doing well”.
United Lincolnshire Hospitals Charity supports more than 750,000 people each year across the four hospital sites in Boston, Grantham, Lincoln and Louth. It supports its staff to deliver “outstanding care to our patients, their families and carers”.
Gary Burr, Charity Fundraiser for United Lincolnshire Hospitals Charity, said: “We cannot thank Angela enough. It is so amazing to see the public do incredible things to fundraise for the Trust. We are truly grateful and every penny raised will go to supporting those ‘extras’ that make such a difference to staff and patients.”
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We are investigating a hate crime incident in Holbeach.
At around 7 pm on Tuesday (5 July) a male was assaulted by a group of males at Carter’s Park.
The victim, a man in his 20s with learning disabilities, sustained injuries including bruises to his neck and arms, loosened teeth, and a split lip. He was taken to hospital.
It was reported that the male was also sexually assaulted during the incident. The group of males allegedly took their trousers off and rubbed their bottoms on the victim.
There will be increased patrols in the area over the next couple of days as officers progress enquiries into the incident. We are also appealing for witnesses and any other information that can help in our investigation.
If you can help, please get in touch.
By calling 101 quoting incident 273 of 6 July.
By emailing [email protected] quoting incident 273 of 6 July in the subject line.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can report via the independent charity CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.
Executive board member for finance, Councillor Richard Fry said the build was an “investment to save project”.
The council expects a tourism surge once works to replace the Sutton on Sea Colonnade with a new build are completed, and combined with improvements taking place elsewhere in the district – including the new Coastal Pathway which links the observatory to Huttoft Boat Shed and other locations along the beachfront.
It is hoped the Broadway works will create an extra 30 spaces – from 120-150 – and will bring in around £60,000 a year extra revenue to the council.
“This investment will increase off-street parking capacity and income to Sutton on sea in future years, support and complement the sheduled towns fund investment plan project of Sutton on Sea colonnade redevelopment, ensure a greater sense of arrival, welcome, and civic pride and support adjacent High Street businesses.”
Following the meeting, Councillor Adrian Benjamin, who represents the Coastal Community Team, said he was glad it had been approved.
“At the moment the field is indeed turfed… but it is part mud, part puddles, and part scuffed up tarmac. Often in the summer cars park there only later to find themselves blocked in.”
He said there could be materials other than tarmac used to resurface the ground including “grasscrete”, but that there were also plans to include picnic areas, EV charging points and signage.
“This will be a major step towards the realization of the project due to start adjacent to this site, replacing the now demolished colonnade with an imaginative new seascape that will enshrine our resort’s past while bringing exciting new dimensions to life along our coast,” he said
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