A caring Mansfield couple have thanked the kindness and generosity of local people after reaching a £5,000 charity fundraising target in memory of their son.

Emma Bourn and Matthew Nazar launched the appeal to help bereavement care at King’s Mill Hospital, Sutton, and provide gift boxes for newly-bereaved parents after their son, Albie, was born asleep after 36 weeks and three days.

The couple, who have another son, Noah, said: “We really don’t have the words to explain how overwhelmed we are by everyone’s kindness and generosity.

“We can’t believe we are actually writing that we have raised £5,000 towards bereavement care, bereavement charities and gift boxes for bereaved parents. This is the hardest thing we will ever go through and not a day goes by we don’t wish for Albie to be here with us.

“But on our journey we have met the kindest souls who have helped ease the pain.

“We couldn’t have done this without our amazing family and friends. We want to thank every single person who has donated along with all the small companies that donated and gave raffle prizes.

“You are absolutely amazing.

“Among those to help were: Cheeky Chutney, Cheeky Cheesecakes, Carly’s Chocco Creations, Rebecca Waterfield Photography, Rainbow.Woods, Sparkle and Shine with Claire, Connor Dimaio 1 to 1 Football Coaching, Victoria Larby and Lovingly Made By Larby, Epic Events, EMBOO, Wick.Crafts, Blossom Keepsake Jewellery, Arun Bhardwaj, Honey Macrames, Billie’s Books – Independent Usborne Organiser, Arun Bhardwaj, ATD Detailing, @etchesskethes, Ashleigh Ingham, Katie Brewster, Alison and David, CCT, Chelsea Betts, Demi Gibbs, Craig Bourn, Michael Goodwin (for our amazing banner), Lynne Kalkan and Steven Nazar (for taking part in every raffle and supporting us every step of the way), Sophie Plumb (for selling over £20 of bracelets at Sherwood House) Gary Bramley (for selling bracelets at Asda), Lotte Cordon (for selling bracelets at work) and Adam Thomas and Sian J. Amaar for the push over the last 24 hours. We love you all. Thank you so much for helping us achieve this for our son.”