Alfie's Story

Alfie died suddenly at the age of four weeks from what doctors later discovered was a congenital heart defect.

Thanks to the wonderful generosity of his family, friends, colleagues and the people of the Isle of Man, Tiny Tickers has been able to provide training, both on the Isle of Man and beyond.

DHSS Press Release from the Isle of Man Government website *

* Kelley and Peter, Alfie’s parents said: “We came across Tiny Tickers on the internet while searching for a cause relevant to what was wrong with Alfie. Once we knew we had raised a substantial amount we emailed the Charity asking them if they would be able to use any of the money on the Island. We were very glad when they said they would try to do this as at the time, although we wanted to give the money to something relevant to Alfie, we did also think it would be best for the money to be used on the Island. We did look at charities here but any charity to do with the heart was not aimed at babies. Tiny Tickers just seemed perfect for what we wanted and we liked how they were not a very big charity so they would appreciate (and have appreciated) and used the money wisely.”

Events in memory of Alfie ...

29 March '09: Lara completed the Wilmslow Half-marathon
Link to ManxRadio article on Tiny Tickers and Alfie
20-21 June '09: Phil walked 85 miles in the Isle of Man Parish Walk in memory of Alfie
27 June '09: The WHSmith team took part in the annual Snake Race
(part of the Isle of Man Tin Bath Championships) to raise funds in memory of Alfie

Pictures of the WHSmith team, Isle of Man Snake Race, 27 June 2009

Thanks to the staff of WHSmith who took part in the Snake Race and to everyone who so generously supported them

2010 Update:

A big thank you to the wonderful people of the Isle of Man for your continued kindness and generous support.  This has helped Tiny Tickers to visit the Isle of Man, twice, to provide training in screening for heart disease before birth