A grieving Warwick couple will be taking part in the Bermuda Marathon Derby this Monday to raise money for sick babies.

On December 8, 2008, Tania and Colin Targett welcomed their son, Jack Roger Brian Targett, into the world.

But Jack only lived six hours due to a rare bowel problem. A team of paediatricians at Boston Children's Hospital tried to help Jack but could not save him.

Now Jack's parents and a dozen supporters will be running the half-marathon in his memory.

'Jack's Pack' hope to raise $10,000 for Boston Children's Hospital and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. So far they have raised over $8,000.

"The NICU took excellent care of our son during his brief life and is also worthy of much support," Mrs. Targett said.

"We want to honour our brave son's life by helping other children. Jack fought very hard for life against insurmountable odds and we want to continue his fight by helping other children in the hopes that fewer parents will know the terrible pain of infant loss."

She said it is hard to say how many children in Bermuda could benefit from supporting the hospital.

"Certainly the research being done there ultimately helps children everywhere. Obviously, research isn't done into children's critical health issues here in Bermuda. And many sick children in Bermuda are referred to Boston Children's Hospital for treatment.

"So, I think it affects Bermudian families. I think anything they can do to prevent these deaths will help all families in the long run. We think it is a worthy cause."

All runners taking part in 'Jack's Pack' have already raised money for Bermuda charities as well as requested by the Bermuda half-marathon derby committee.

For more information, go to their fundraising website at http://www.firstgiving.com/taniatargett.