Positive response to new support group for bereaved fathers in Halifax

25 June 2019...... Halifax couple Ben Moorhouse and Gaynor Thompson lost their daughter Kallipateira, who was stillborn less than two weeks before her due date. The couple have raised over £10,000 for the Steve Prescott Foundation and £13,000 for a new Maternity Bereavement Suite at Calderdale Royal Hospital so far.
The couple set up an awareness and fundraising cause in memory of their daughter Kallipateira. Picture Tony Johnson. — 25 June 2019...... Halifax couple Ben Moorhouse and Gaynor Thompson lost their daughter Kallipateira, who was stillborn less than two weeks before her due date. The couple have raised over £10,000 for the Steve Prescott Foundation and £13,000 for a new Maternity Bereavement Suite at Calderdale Royal Hospital so far. The couple set up an awareness and fundraising cause in memory of their daughter Kallipateira. Picture Tony Johnson.

Dad to Dad has been formed by Ben Moorhouse, whose daughter Kallipateira was stillborn at 38 weeks of pregnancy in October, leaving Ben and his partner Gaynor Thompson devastated.

The group’s first meeting took place last month at The Old Post Office pub on Winding Road and was attended by six dads.

“It was an opportunity for everyone to open up about their babies and show support for each other,” said Ben.

“Everyone commented on how relaxed and laid back the event was which allowed them to speak fully and helped them a great deal.

“It was lovely to hear from some of the dads that Halifax has needed this for so long and they so so happy it has now started.

“There are five meetings arranged but this will certainly become a permanent group now with how it is already helping dads.

“There is interest in arranging dads days out such as walks and evenings out that may include going for a meal or bowling.”

For more information, call 07572 186376 or email [email protected].