A BEREAVED mum is appealing to the public to donate pieces of Lego to help her decorate her baby son’s grave.

Emma Peart’s son Henry died aged six months after suffering from a condition called Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome, and also having liver cancer.

Now, the 21-year-old, from Holme Wood, is aiming to build a Lego wall around his grave, and is asking people to donate their old or unwanted bricks to help her complete the colourful tribute.

Miss Peart said: “I just want his graveside to be perfect and different from the rest.

“Even though he was only six months old, I wanted it to suit what I thought his personality would be like, and I wanted it to be brighter and more babyish.”

Miss Peart is aiming to build three Lego walls around the grave, and has already made a start and managed to build one wall.

However, she is now relying on the generosity of the people of Bradford to help her.

“I have had quite a few people donate so far, but there is still quite a lot to finish.”

Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome (BWS) is an overgrowth disorder which is present at birth, and usually carries a risk of childhood cancer. One of the most common signs of the disorder is an overgrown tongue.

Henry’s grandmother, Tess Peart, explained that along with BWS he had a unique set of problems during his short life.

She said: “Henry was six weeks premature and weighed 10lbs 3oz.

“In its mildest form babies with BWS are just big, but unfortunately Henry had the most severe kind.

“He couldn’t feed properly and doctors found three different cancer growths on his liver.

“They then found he had a hole in his heart, a problem with his diaphragm, and other problems.

“We found out he was the only baby in the world to have all these problems at the same time; he was unique.

“Emma practically lived in the hospital with Henry while he was receiving treatment.

“Doctors considered a transplant but he was becoming more and more ill and was not responding to chemotherapy.

“One cancer in a baby is hard to treat, never mind three, and in the end Henry was transferred to Martin House Hospice and Emma knew she was taking her baby to die.

“She has designed and paid for a headstone and is planning to have a Lego wall around the grave, but Lego is expensive and she has spent £300 on it, so she is relying on the goodwill of people for help to complete it.”

Mrs Peart said she had contacted Lego asking for help with the project.

To donate, please call Tess Peart on 07941 386874.

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