A South Essex woman who lost her new-born triplets 16 years ago is staging a charity event to help fragile babies win their fight for life.

Personal experience - Alice Cox, who lost new-born triplets 16 years ago Picture: STEVE O'CONNELL

Alice Cox, 49, of Coco Fashion in High Road, Benfleet, is spearheading a fashion show on Monday in aid of Southend Hospital's special baby unit.

Alice, who only bought the fashion store, Coco, six weeks ago, said: "My triplets were born at 25 weeks. When they were born there wasn't enough incubators for them.

"That is an experience I wouldn't want any other woman to go through."

The fashion show takes place at La Quinta in Benfleet Road, Hadleigh.

Published Monday November 24, 2003

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