Goal smashed at fundraiser dedicated to newborn who passed away from SIDS

A devoted dad has raised thousands for the Toowoomba Hospital through an event he held for his late daughter Bella, after she passed away from SIDS at just four weeks old.

Billy Drury remembers his daughter Bella Drury with a special day dedicated to her each year.

A devoted dad has raised thousands for the Toowoomba Hospital through an event he held for his late daughter Bella, after she passed away from SIDS at just four weeks old.

As a way to keep her memory alive, each year around her birthday, Billy Drury hosts a party to share stories of Bella and raise funds for the Toowoomba Hospital’s Neonatal Unit.

Something About Bella was held on Sunday, May 30 at Willowburn Park, with 400 people in attendance.

There was a car show, skydivers, Dance Central performers, PlayStation challenges, and TOMNET volunteered to cook the barbecue with all meat donated by The Paddock Darling Downs.

Billy Drury at the Something About Bella event this year.

The goal was to raise $3500 and Mr Drury was thrilled when the final figure was tallied with $5769.13 raised.

He said it made him incredibly happy that Bella’s fundraiser was a huge success and was growing.

“After having to cancel last year and postpone earlier this year it was great to see the event go ahead with so much success and growth from the previous event,” she said.

“It actually gives me a proud dad moment that Bella is being remembered for making such a difference in the lives of other little ones who need a little extra help.”