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Oct 2022
A charity tractor fest in Ripon has raised £4,000 for the Leeds General Infirmary Neonatal Unit.
It was organised by Tom Tate after his newborn son recently spent time in intensive care at LGI with a life-threatening condition.
Mr Tate's partner Sarah gave birth to their son, Freddie, three-and-a-half months ago.
But soon afterwards he was diagnosed with Atrial flutter, a type of abnormal heart rhythm that makes the heart beat too quickly.
Mr Tate said it was a frightening time for the family. He said:
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