Bury couple whose twin babies died keeping up mission to help others

In October 2015, Gemma and Daniel Morgan, from Bury, were left heartbroken following the deaths of their twins Archie and Ayla.

Gemma had contracted an infection and the babies were tragically delivered stillborn at 22 weeks.

Since then, the couple have been raising raising funds for the 4louis charity as it has helped them through the grieving process and enabled them to "keep Archie and Ayla's memories alive".

UK charity 4Louis supports anyone affected by miscarriage, stillbirth and the death of a baby or child.

Gemma said: “Our babies may not have been here for long, but we will make sure they have an impact on the world, and if we can help one family who have suffered a loss, then it's all worth it.”

In the last nine years, Gemma and Daniel have been fundraising through a number of events with help from the charity.

The couple have been raising funds for a cuddle cot, which allows grieving families to spend time with their babies after they have died, at Wythenshawe Hospital.

They have also donated a cuddle cot to Saint Mary's Hospital in Manchester and amassed funds for multiple "memory boxes".

Gemma and Daniel donating a cuddle cot to medical staff (Image: Supplied) Gemma said: “The cuddle cots are priceless to families like ours.

"They allow families to spend time making memories with their babies after they have passed away before they have to say goodbye.

“We have donated a cuddle got to the Royal Bolton Hospital where Archie and Ayla were born, and we've paid for the complete refurbishment of the bereavement suite at Bolton, which is now named the Butterfly Suite, in memory of Archie and Ayla.”

Gemma and Daniel donating a cuddle cot to Saint Mary's Hospital (Image: Supplied) Gemma and Daniel have run numerous events over the years, including Christmas fairs, raffles and auctions.

They have always been "amazed" by the support given from businesses.

Gemma said: “We have been holding fundraising events in memory of Archie and Ayla for nine years now and we are always blown away by the support of everyone involved.

"Our events are always extremely well attended and local businesses have been amazing in donating prizes.

“We have done all kinds of events from race nights to family fun days, Christmas fairs and black tie balls. We plan to continue our efforts to support 4Louis.”

The Butterfly Suite at the Royal Bolton Hospital, which was refurbished with help from funds raised by Gemma and Daniel and support from the 4louis charity (Image: Supplied) Gemma and Daniel are running two events in the next couple of days in support of parents going through baby loss and 4louis.

There will be a coffee morning at Seedfield Bowling Club from 11am to 1.30pm on Sunday, October 13. Entry will cost £3 including a drink and cake of your choice.

And on Monday, October 14, the couple will be hosting an event titled "The Big Cake Day" at Melbec Microbiology's premises at Imperial House on Kingsway in Haslingden. It will be take place from 10am to 1.30pm in the meeting room next to the kitchen.