On Saturday 7th July 2007 over 100 families who have had recent experience of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at the Royal United Hospital celebrated the official launch of the NICU 'space to grow' Campaign for premature babies.

The occasion was marked with the unveiling of the new NICU 'space to grow' Campaign signage above the entrance of the Princess Anne Wing and the release of 500 'green' balloons to symbolise the sustainable part of the build planned to improve facilities for the 500 babies who depend on the care and treatment of the unit each year.

The event kicked off at 11am with Don Foster comparing the celebration that included an astounding performance from renowned opera singer Tim Pitman, as well as interviews with Jason Gardner, Anthony Head and Bath Rugby players. The launch was then

continued on Monday 9th July with a visit from the countries oldest triplets Doris Kingston, Alice Holmes and Gladys Caress who traveled down from Leeds to mark this special occasion.

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