Equipment donated to hospitals in boy's memory
George's WindmillsSpecialist sensory equipment has been donated to three hospitals in memory of a two-year-old boy who died from a rare cancer.
The equipment has been funded by George's Windmills, a charity in Benfleet, Essex, established in honour of George Hatfield who survived a liver transplant but later died from a rare cancer that can develop from the procedure.
His family members delivered sensory trolleys to children's wards at Southend University Hospital, Basildon University Hospital and Broomfield Hospital.
George's mum, Hayley Hatfield, explained: "[The equipment can] help children to feel more relaxed, soothed and distracted during uncomfortable moments in hospital."
The sensory trolleys include lights, bubbles and interactive elements to help calm young patients.
George's WindmillsIn July 2017 George was born with biliary atresia, a disease that affects newborn babies and blocks bile from moving from the liver to the gut.
George underwent a liver transplant in January 2019 and returned home for six months, but his health deteriorated in the December of that year.
The two-year-old was then diagnosed with post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder and died two weeks later.
Lisa Kawa-Akenbo, the lead health play specialist for Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, said: "George was a truly lovely child, and it's a privilege to see his legacy live on in this way.
"We are so thankful for the donation of these three sensory stations to our hospitals."
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