A FUNDRAISING drive by a Petersfield to help mother suffering from post-natal depression has gone into overdrive, as it enters a double your money week.
Every £1 Home-Start Butser raises up to £6,000 by next Tuesday, December 5, will be matched by the Big Give Christmas Challenge giveaway.
The money will go toward launching the Bumpstart initiative, aimed at helping mothers suffering post-natal depression and other forms of mental health problems while pregnant or soon after giving birth.
Bumpstart volunteers will also support pregnant mothers and their families who are at risk of poor attachment to their baby.
Home-Start Butser is based in Wuinton House in Petersfield High Street, and spokeswoman Nicola Winter said: “This money will go directly to help women who suffer from illness and isolation in pregnancy and the early part of their baby’s life.
“Some of the money will go on training for volunteers, who will then provide support to vulnerable parents, giving them a chance of a happy healthy pregnancy – up to six months after the baby is born.”
To donate now contact Nicola on 01730 233755, visit the Home-Start Butser webpage www.homestartbutser.org.uk which has a ‘donate’ button on it’s front page, or until December 5, visit the donation webpage, secure.thebiggive.org.uk/project/26930