Help Harriet

A local musician has produced an album of music for babies and toddlers to raise money for the Help Harriet campaign.

“Music For Little Stars” is a series of short compositions recorded on guitars, keyboards and orchestral instruments, designed to help babies and toddlers relax.

The price is not fixed – people can pay what they like – and the album and its artwork are available to download at http://musicforlittlestars.bandcamp.com.  It would make an excellent Christmas present for any child under 2.

This is part of a wider campaign to help raise funds for the Help Harriet campaign and raise awareness of what is still an undiagnosed condition.

Harriet is 18 months old and was born unable to suck or swallow.  She needs a tracheotomy to enable her to breathe and has had to have major surgery on her spine to stop its curve affecting her internal organs.  Her neurological disorders are still undiagnosed.

Her family are raising money to fund a special room for Harriet and to pay for the equipment that keeps her alive.  Recent fundraising activities include a cycle event at Inchcape Toyota and unique “full monty” calendar of Spondon Traders.

Ben Haynes, who produced the album, said: “I have a daughter the same age as Harriet and when I heard about the campaign a year ago I really felt I wanted to help out.  I hope this raises a few pounds for an excellent cause.  I’m just glad I didn’t have to get my kit off in the snow like the Spondon Traders did…”

Harriet’s website is www.helpharriet.org.

For further information or enquiries about Harriet, please contact Penny Murphy at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Steve Walsh and Muzzy Izzet graced the doors of Inchcape Toyota Derby to show there support for Harriet and joined us in our challenge, they helped us achieve our first milestone of the challenge and reach the first 1000 miles while they were here.

Steve and Muzzy were very supportive of our cause and Steve donated a signed framed photograph of himself scoring the winning goal against Derby County in the 1994 playoff’s knocking Derby out of the competition. We will be auctioning off this fabulous prize amongst others in the coming weeks.

A YouTube video of the event can be seen HERE and a running total of miles remaining and money Donated so far can be seen HERE - this will be updated on a daily basis .

To maintain our celebrity momentum, we will be joined at Midday on Wednesday by Sam and Amy from Heart Breakfast radio who will be available for photo’s while lending there support for Harriet.

If anyone would like to take part in the Help Harriet Cycle event, then please pop along to the Toyota showroom at Pride Park Derby and help us to Help Harriet .

Lesley and Jason

Picture courtesy of the Derby Telegraph

Twelve  men  braved the hazardous conditions bearing their private parts covered by a small item all in the name of little Harriet. 

The Kindness and overwhelming support of the Traders of Spondon  has been incredible and was organized by John Burton the owner of Spondon News, as the men braved the freezing temperatures sinking below -9c .

They have organized a calendar shortly to go on sale and will be available at many of the shops in Spondon over the course of the next few weeks .

We have been told they are trying to raise £1000 for Harriet’s Trust Fund and we are so thankful for their help and support in these very difficult times. 

We  sincerely  send our love and thanks to all who have participated you are true legends.

Lesley and Jason