A big-hearted couple whose little daughter was stillborn set out to raise funds to make things a bit easier for other families who experience the same tragedy.

Vicky and David Rogers hoped to raise £5000 to help create a family room at Wishaw General Hospital where other heartbroken couples could spend time with babies who are “born sleeping”.

Vicky said: “We thought if we got £5000 that would be amazing. To actually raise over £20,400 was astonishing. I am really grateful to all our family and friends for their amazing support.

“Only a few people actually got to meet Nell when she was born, but now most people in the area will remember her.

Following the tragedy in January 2014, the Braidwood couple began raising funds for their Nell’s Footprints campaign in May last year.

Elaine Hamilton, bereavement specialist midwife, said: “I would like to thank David and Vicky for their kind donation. I find it very humbling when parents leave the maternity unit without their baby yet, in the midst of their grief and sorrow, they find the motivation, determination and commitment to give something back.”