Paul Sculthorpe retired England Captain and St Helens Rugby star found out about Tiny Lives through David and Joanne Spencer, his close friends and business partners, after they had personal experience of the Special Care Baby Unit. 

Paul wanted to visit the unit to see for himself the phenomenal work the   doctors and nurses do on the unit, Paul asked what he could do to help, when asked if he would like to become a patron to help raise the profile, Paul agreed without any hesitance.  Paul also has connections with Gateshead Thunders Ruby Club who have also agreed to work along side Tiny Lives.