DIY SOS-style refurb for Kidderminster family complete for Christmas

Evie Cookson’s circumstance was so dire that dad Alex Cookson was forced to give her existence-saving CPR again in April.

The tot was rushed back again into healthcare facility with sepsis considerably less than two days following she was born.

Mr Cookson, aged 29, had prepared to use his parental go away to redo the kitchen area at the household he shares with Jasmine Bayliss, aged 28.

But, when their 2nd child’s issue emerged, he had to down instruments – which is when his local running club stepped in.

Function to revamp the kitchen (Graphic: Alex Cookson)

Users of Astounding Ft – of which Alex is a part of – clubbed jointly to comprehensive the pair’s options.

And they have managed to do it on a spending plan by calling in favours and donations – that means the kitchen will price just a few hundred lbs ..

Alex Cookson, who lives in Spennells, said that they will now be capable to have their Christmas lunch with each other as a loved ones.

Selfless volunteers difficult at perform (Impression: Alex Cookson)

Mr Cookson mentioned: “I am truly blown away and taken aback by this.

“We have basically got anything to glance forward to at the minute. It truly is just remarkable.

“It really is a surreal accomplishment following everything we’ve been via – to see what the club’s come together to do for us.

“The most vital issue is, it truly is a operating kitchen area. We are likely to be acquiring Xmas lunch there – the 4 of us.

“We won’t be able to comprehend how a lot it indicates to us”.

The kitchen area following the refurb work (Picture: Alex Cookson)

Nicki Fisher, the treasurer of the working club, who runs a flooring corporation, said: “It’s just astounding how everybody’s pulled jointly.

“It’s heading to make such a massive variation to their life”.  

Mr Cookson thanked Howdens Kidderminster, Norgrove Developing Supplies, TWS Home windows and Doorways, BH Painting and Plastering and M&L Electronics for donating materials.