Remembering Louis

Louis James Rogers tragically and unexpectedly passed away on 18th June 2021, aged 22 months. Louis was an affectionate little boy with a big personality. He loved cuddles, the swing in the park, his playhouse and splashing in puddles. He charmed all who met him with his sunshine smile. Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC) is one of the most under-recognised medical tragedies of our time. It occurs in children aged between 1 and 18. SUDC is similar to SIDS in that it occurs in otherwise healthy children, most often during sleep and has no known explanation. Approximately 40 children every year are affected (ONS 2018) and it is the 5th leading category of death for 1-4 year olds. We have set up this memorial page to gratefully receive donations, which are passed directly to SUDC UK. This is the only charity in the UK dedicated to raising awareness and funding research for SUDC. They have included Louis in an extensive testing and research programme to help to find answers for him. They have also offered us advocacy and support during the most heartbreaking time of our lives. SUDC UK is a small charity, which receives no government funding. More research is crucial to help to make SUDC predictable and preventable. Many of our friends and family are fundraising through races and events, if you are sponsoring them, or making a donation because you are touched by Louis’s story, we thank you for your kindness. With all our love, Christian, Julia & Thea xx