A new stall has been set up at a hospital in a fundraising effort to support bereaved parents with counselling.

Making Miracles is a recently established charity that supports families that go through the heartbreak of losing a baby.

A fundraising stall will now run regularly in the reception area of Darent Valley Hospital selling new donated goods, and items crocheted or knitted by volunteers.

The money will go towards starting a trauma and bereavement counselling service for families in north-west Kent who have had traumatic pregnancies and births, premature babies or have suffered a baby loss.

Speaking after the first sale, charity founder Kelly Wells said: “The volunteers had a fabulous day meeting customers, colleagues and parents.

“We were met with such warmth and generosity from the public and had an amazing day of sales for what is essentially the first step in getting the new service up and running.

“We are really excited to see this partnership with the hospital flourish and thank both Lorraine Head from Walnut Ward and Sally George, head of fundraising, for all of the support on this special project.”

Making Miracles started in Medway two years ago when Kelly had a high-risk pregnancy with her daughter, who was given just 15% chance of survival. Baby Summer defied the odds and was born early, spending time in special care.

Kelly said the medical care was outstanding but the one thing she felt was missing was emotional support. So she set up Making Miracles, and Kelly is hoping to fill that gap in care through a non-professional buddying service, a professional bereavement and trauma counselling service, and a Baby Memorial Garden in Rochester.

The stall runs every other Friday, with the next one tomorrow.

To donate or volunteer, email sally@makingmiracles.org.uk.

The charity is trying to secure £25,000 via the Aviva Community Fund for premises to provide a ‘home from home’ environment for the counselling. Vote at http://bit.ly/2fmcWBf.