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Edinburgh Reporter
29-04-2025
- Health
- Edinburgh Reporter
Parents join charity cycle for Simpsons
Parents Paul and Meghan Godsman are to join the charity cycle challenge, bp Coast to Coast, to raise funds for the charity which helped them after their baby's early arrival. Blake Godsman was born in May 2024 nine weeks early and was admitted to the Simpson Neonatal Unit at Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. He was cared for there for nine weeks until he was allowed to go home with his parents. During his stay Paul and Meghan could stay over allowing them to be close to Blake while he was quite ill. This made a huge difference to them. Paul said: 'As much as the neonatal unit is there to care for the babies, there is a huge support need for parents who are navigating this terrifying experience. 'We were so grateful to stay in one of two parent rooms on the neonatal ward for the first four weeks of Blake's life when we really needed it. It meant we could wake up and walk along the corridor to be beside him. If we'd been driving home to Linlithgow every night, we'd have been an hour away from the hospital should anything happen. That would have put an even bigger strain on us. 'Our goal is to raise money to help the unit improve its support for parents, refurbish family rooms and facilities and buy specialist equipment. 'I was also extremely grateful to my employer bp, which allowed me to have extended leave so I could be with my wife and son while he was being cared for in hospital.' The Neonatal Unit is supported by Simpsons Special Care Babies (SSCB), a charity that exists to enhance the support and advice provided by the NHS to families of babies admitted to the unit from across the country. Paul has completed the cycle before but Meghan will be undertaking the challenge for the first time. He said: 'Although I've completed Coast 2 Coast a couple of times prior and seen the incredible amounts of money raised for charity, I've never had that personal connection with the charity before but this year I'll be cycling in a totally different headspace.' Meghan added: 'When I first went into labour, Paul was with two members of the bp Coast 2 Coast committee cycling in Inverness so it seems fitting that we will now cycle together with Paul's colleagues to help raise funds for the charity that saved Blake's life. We were naive to the reality of what it felt like to have a baby in the neonatal unit and we were shocked to learn how common this is for families. 'Before Blake was born, we hadn't realised there are only three centres of excellence in Scotland for babies requiring complex specialist care and people from across the country must travel to come to these centres in Edinburgh, Glasgow or Aberdeen. 'Now that Blake is out of hospital and doing well, we want to support the charity that gave him life and make sure other parents who find themselves in a similar position can receive the same support we did and go on to experience parenthood like we are now.' Emma Coffey, trustee at Simpsons Special Care Babies, said: 'We can't thank Paul and Meghan and the Coast 2 Coast team enough for selecting SSCB as one of the charities to benefit from this year's fundraising. It's thanks to supporters like them that our specialised staff can continue to provide care for the 750 families who attend the neonatal unit each year. 'Voluntary donations and fundraising are crucial for SSCB and this donation will help us purchase new specialist equipment such as the latest video laryngoscopes, which allow our staff to better visualise the airways of extremely small babies when inserting breathing tubes. This improves time, comfort and safety and ultimately helps save lives. 'We wish all the riders the best of luck and look forward to hearing how they get on.' The cycling challenge is 234 miles through Grantown-on-Spey, the Lecht and Aberfeldy over three days from 6 June 2025. Since it was established 16 years ago it has raised more than £2 million for charity. It is open to cyclists of all abilities with everyone covering their own expenses. Each cyclist must raise at least £1,000 and the fundraising is split between four charities: Russell Anderson Foundation, the Teddy Bear Development Playgroup and Murtle Market by Camphill School, as well as Simpsons Special Care Babies. To sponsor one of the four Coast 2 Coast charities, you can select your preferred charity by clicking the link below. Russell Anderson Foundation Murtle Market by Camphill Schools Simpsons Special Care Babies The Teddy Bear Development Playgroup Like this: Like Related
NDTV
29-04-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
Youth National Boxing: SSCB And Haryana Clinch Team Gold In Men And Women's Category
Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) and Haryana dominated the ring in 7th Youth Men & Women National Boxing Championships 2025. SSCB won the team gold in men's category while Haryana took the crown in the women's category. The week-long event held at Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex, Greater Noida was also a qualifier for the prestigious Under-19 Asian Boxing Championship 2025. Twenty outstanding male and female boxers who won gold medals qualified for the upcoming event. In the men's team category, the Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) delivered a dominant performance to claim the team gold. Their boxers consistently outclassed opponents across different weight categories, ensuring SSCB finished comfortably at the top with six gold, one silver and two bronze. REC Limited fought hard to secure the second position by securing one gold, three silver and one bronze, while Haryana's spirited campaign earned them the team bronze with 2 individual gold and bronze each. In the women's team event, Haryana emerged as the overall champions, securing the team gold with a haul of eight medals, which included three gold and five silver. Delhi finished close behind, winning the team silver with four gold medals, one silver, and two bronze. Rajasthan rounded off the top three, taking the team bronze with two gold medals and three bronze finishes. Individual brilliance defined the championships, particularly in the men's division, where SSCB's boxers made a clean sweep in key weight categories. Aakash Budwar claimed gold in the 47-50kg class, while Shivam topped the 50-55kg category. Mausam Suhag triumphed in the 60-65kg division, and Rahul Kundu secured the top podium spot in the 70-75kg bracket. In the heavier categories, Hemant Sangwan dominated the 85-90kg competition, and Krish captured gold in the 90 kg event, cementing SSCB's supremacy. Haryana's women boxers showed remarkable skill and resilience throughout the tournament. Yakshika won gold in the 48-51kg division, while Vini secured top honors in the 57-60kg category. Nisha added to Haryana's tally with a gold medal in the 60-65kg weight class. Alongside these victories, Shikha, Arju, Sarika, and Saniya picked up silver medals in their respective categories, underscoring the team's depth and consistency. The championship not only spotlighted emerging talent but also set the stage for India's strong representation at the U-19 Asian Championships later this year. With fresh energy and visible potential, the future of Indian boxing looks brighter than ever. Listen to the latest songs, only on
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Ideal Power Inc (IPWR) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Highlights: Strategic Wins and Market Expansion ...
Release Date: February 27, 2025 For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. Ideal Power Inc (NASDAQ:IPWR) secured its first design win for solid state circuit breakers with a major Asian manufacturer, accelerating its market entry. The company has expanded its pipeline with large global companies, including Stellantis, which could lead to significant revenue opportunities. Ideal Power Inc (NASDAQ:IPWR) is ahead of schedule in its Joint Development Program, with prototypes expected to be completed and tested earlier than planned. The company has secured orders for its SIMcool IQ intelligent power modules, opening a $1.4 billion addressable market in energy and power applications. Positive feedback from Stellantis and other automotive partners indicates strong potential for future collaborations and revenue growth. Ideal Power Inc (NASDAQ:IPWR) reported a cash burn of $2.6 million in Q4 2024, up from $2.1 million in Q4 2023, indicating increased expenses. The company expects a full-year 2025 cash burn of over $10 million, primarily due to hiring, which could strain financial resources. Revenue for Q4 2024 was modest, with initial orders from large companies expected to be small, delaying significant revenue generation. Operating expenses increased to $2.8 million in Q4 2024 from $2.5 million in Q4 2023, with further increases expected due to hiring and development costs. The automotive qualification testing process is lengthy, and while results are positive so far, potential failures could impact timelines and costs. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 3 Warning Signs with IPWR. Q: You mentioned several hundred thousand in revenue in the first year of sales with one SSCB customer. Does this imply that the second half should see that number in revenue, or is it a 12-month period from sales beginning in late 2025? A: It's the latter. The revenue expectation is for the first 12 months from the product launch. Q: Beyond this initial design win, how many additional SSCB customers are in active evaluation phases, and what is the typical sales cycle length for this market segment? A: Over six dozen large companies are evaluating our technology for solid state circuit breaker applications. The design cycles vary, but the first design win took about half a year from initial discussions to prototype. Industrial design cycles are typically closer to one year, which is faster than automotive cycles. Q: Could design wins for the EV contractors with Stellantis be in 2025 as well? A: Automotive programs take longer, but we expect to see funding from the program in 2025. Q: Can you provide additional color on the program review in Detroit with Stellantis and the new EV contactors program? A: Working with Stellantis involves coordination across their US, French, and Italian teams. The program review was productive, and Stellantis quickly recognized our technology as a solution for their contractor issues, which had not been met by their previous silicon carbide-based solutions. Q: How complementary is your technology with the design win customer's products, and what other technology did the customer consider? A: The customer had a silicon carbide solution that didn't meet their performance metrics. Our technology provided a better alternative, which is happening in several cases for both circuit breakers and contractors. For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Sign in to access your portfolio
