Russell Howard Launches Felix Foundation After Baby Son Dies, Plans 2027 O2 Fundraiser
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Updated · Yahoo! Voices · Sep 4
Russell Howard Launches Felix Foundation After Baby Son Dies, Plans 2027 O2 Fundraiser
3 articles · Updated · Yahoo! Voices · Sep 4
Summary
Russell Howard said his baby son Felix died shortly after birth earlier this year and announced a new charity in his name to support families facing similar loss.
Howard said hospital staff and a bereavement midwife helped him and his wife Cerys spend precious hours with Felix, including through the use of a cool cot after his death.
The Felix Foundation will support families affected by miscarriage, premature birth, stillbirth, neonatal death and related bereavement.
A February fundraiser at London’s O2 Arena will feature Michael McIntyre, Jimmy Carr, Aisling Bea, John Bishop and Mo Gilligan, with Howard saying the comics are performing free of charge.