SPUC is asking supporters to send a message of support to a mother who will be battling in court to stop medics from turning off her five-year-old daughter’s life support machine. Michael Robinson, SPUC Director of Communications said: “Every message of support to Paula, Pippa’s courageous mum, counts. All life is sacred and SPUC has been deeply moved by this brave mum’s fight to protect her child.”
SPUC is calling on supporters to send a message of support to Pippa’s mum Paula to give her hope.
A message can be sent via the SPUC website.
Paula Knight, has mounted a last gasp bid to stop doctors switching off the life support of her daughter, Pippa, after SPUC vowed financial support.
A date for the case to be heard by the Court of Appeal has been fixed for Tuesday February 9.
Tears of joy
Earlier this month, Paula described how she wept tears of joy when receiving the news that SPUC would help support Pippa.
Pippa, who is five years old, has been in hospital in London for two years with a serious illness and is currently in a vegetative state.
Brave mum Paula has said that evidence shows that Pippa is not in pain and that two independent medical experts believe home care is worth trying.
She said: “I don’t understand why the hospital and the court wouldn’t let me find out whether Pippa could come home to be cared for with all her family around her, when two independent doctors from reputable hospitals in England both said that they thought this was worth trying.
“Instead, the court has decided that all Pippa’s treatment should be withdrawn so that she dies.”
Michael Robinson said: “A kind message will make all the difference to Paula as she endures the ordeal of waiting to hear what will happen to her little girl. You can send a message to Paula here. Many people have been deeply moved by Pippa’s plight. Please share this link so that others can send a message too. ”
Help protect Pippa
SPUC is also asking its thousands of supporters to help fund the case.
John Deighan, SPUC Deputy Chief Executive said: “We have been deeply moved by Pippa’s plight and Paula’s predicament as this courageous mum does everything humanly possible to protect her daughter and give her the best possible care. We could not stand by and do nothing.
“Our supporters have a wonderful track record of giving generously to defend the right to life in such court cases and I am sure they will respond to our call to help finance this crucial legal battle which now looms.
“I would urge everyone to dig deep and provide as much as they can to help fund the legal fight to save Pippa and go to our website and make a donation here.
“We also ask for your prayers too.”