A father's determination to 'honour' his daughter's life will see him embark on a 330km run on Friday. Millie O’Malley was born prematurely at week 22 and six days, weighing just 486g, and bravely fought to be with her parents, Fintan and Becca, receiving care at Royal Bolton Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, for 33 days. (Image: NHS FT Bolton) On Friday 27 September at 8.
42pm, the exact date and time Millie was born, Fintan, will set off from Royal Bolton Hospital’s memorial garden to run 330km in her memory. The aim is to reach an incredible fundraising total of £33,000 and the family have already raised £17,000 for Our Bolton NHS Charity. He said: “I have a burning desire and a duty to honour my daughter's life because she deserves her story to be told and she deserves to have her own legacy.
“The date and time I’m setting off symbolise Millie's date of birth, the memorial garden is where I held her in my arms during her final hour. (Image: NHS Bolton FT) “This is where we looked up to the stars to tell her who was waiting for her as she felt the cool, calm breeze on her face for the only time during her short life. “The 33 in the 330km symbolises the 33 days Millie was with us and the 0 is the symbol of eternity, because she will always be in our hearts, and she will always be a part of our family.
” The extraordinary challenge will see Fintan embark on an ultramarathon run around the West Pennine Moors , with the total elevation that is the equi.