Take home your own Lighthouse
Following an eight-week art trial across Southampton and Cowes, we invite you to join us for the grand finale as we auction our Lighthouse sculptures, both large and small.
Join Natasha Raskin Sharp, our auctioneer, best known for appearing on TV shows such as Bargain Hunt, as we raise funds for Southampton Hospitals Charity to support Southampton Children’s Hospital.
Hosted at Southampton International Boat Show on Friday 20 September 2024, you can join us on the night or watch the live-stream from the comfort of your sofa. Tickets to attend are limited.
The reserve for each Lighthouse sculpture is expected to start from £3,000, so be prepared for some competitive bidding!
You must register in advance to be able to bid on the night. Registration details will be sent to you closer to the time, upon receipt of a Registration of Interest form, using the link on the right.
TIMINGS
Live and Online Auction:
- 6:30pm – Arrival of guests (Live Auction)
- 7:30pm – Auction commences
- 10:30pm – Event closes
Money raised at auction will raise funds for Southampton Hospitals Charity to support Southampton Children’s Hospital to:
- Invest in cutting-edge equipment and technology
- Fund ground-breaking medical research
- Transform environments to create child-friendly spaces
Auction Date
20th September 2024
6.30pm – 10.30pm
Southampton International Boat Show
Southampton Hospitals Charity
Being the dedicated hospital charity at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS), we fund vital life-saving equipment to help our patients, fund pioneering research and improve outcomes to give our patients the best care and experience possible.
But we know we need to do more, and we can’t do this without your help.
That’s why we’re thrilled to bring a spectacular art installation to Southampton and Cowes for 2024, to raise vital funds for our Children’s Hospital – one of the top three paediatric centres across the country.
We care for babies, children, and young people right across the south of England as well as the Isle of Wight and the Channel Islands to provide 27 different specialist services on site including children’s heart surgery, neurological, cancer, trauma, and intensive care, making Southampton Children’s Hospital a very special and unique place.
Together, we can make a difference.
Donate today!
Lila’s story
“I genuinely believe that if it wasn’t for the expertise of the PICU team that Lila wouldn’t be with us today. They were quick to react to any changes in her condition. The team give one-on-one care and observe your child constantly.” – Lila’s mum, Abbie
When Lila was 4 weeks old, she had suspected Viral Meningitis and was sedated and intubated in the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Southampton Children’s Hospital.
After 2 days, she seemed to stabilise and together with the consultant, we decided to wake her up and remove the breathing tubes. Unfortunately, as soon as she woke, Lila started to have a seizure, so she had to be re-sedated.
Results confirmed that the virus had spread to her spinal fluid and an emergency MRI scan was carried out. The scan showed that Lila had swelling on the brain and had damage due to an unexpected stroke.
The following day, she had an ECG; that revealed Lila was having constant aggressive seizures and her medication was changed.
While doing observations, a nurse noticed Lila’s eyes rolling and another MRI was carried out. The results showed that Lila had another 4/5 strokes. The consultant sat with us and explained what this meant for Lila moving forward.
Thankfully from then on, Lila’s condition got better. After eight days in the PICU, she was woken up and her tubes were removed. After nine days, her care was downgraded, and she was sent to a ward to fully recover.
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