Ramsgate New Years Day Dip

On 27th September 2012, our darling son Joseph Taylor Brown surprised us by arriving 14 weeks early, weighing just 1lb 11oz.
He was cared for by the extraordinary team at St Thomas’ Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. During this incredibly difficult time, we were given a room at the Ronald McDonald House, providing us with a supportive, comfortable sanctuary just moments away from our baby boy.
Because of that support, we were able to spend every precious second with Joseph—reading to him, singing to him, and holding his tiny hand. After one short but beautiful week, Joseph passed away peacefully in our arms. We will treasure the memories of holding him close forever.
To keep Joseph's memory alive and support other families facing their hardest days, we have been hosting the Ramsgate New Year’s Day Dip since 2013.
What started as a tribute to our son has become a beautiful community tradition. We only had a short stay at the house ourselves, but through this annual dip, we aim to ensure other families have a friendly, safe place to stay when they need it most.
Thank you so much for your ongoing support. Every donation keeps Joseph's memory alive and directly helps another family in need.