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What is Ribbon Run?
Ribbon Run is a sponsored virtual 5, 10 or 15km run, walk or jog. We're asking everyone to complete their virtual Ribbon Run on Saturday 12 October, but you can always choose another day during Baby Loss Awareness Week if that suits you better.
Thousands of people come together to remember their babies and raise funds for Sands. It's free to sign up and it's up to you how you take part. You can run it, walk it, push it, or jog it; alone or with friends and family.
Register today and receive your Ribbon Run t-shirt pack in the post.
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Where your fundraising goes
Sands works to save babies' lives and ensure that, when a baby does die, anyone affected gets the support and care they need. By taking part in Ribbon Run this year, the money you raise will allow us to continue to fund life saving research. We will be able to continue to run our Sands Support Services which include the Sands Helpline and our Sands support groups across the UK. Because of you we can contiue our mission to be there for anyone affected by baby loss.
FAQs
When is Ribbon Run
Ribbon Run takes place on Saturday 12th October 2024, which is during Baby Loss Awareness Week (9-15 October 2024). We are suggesting you complete your Ribbon Run on the Saturday but you are welcome to choose a day during Baby Loss Awareness Week that suits you.
When will my t-shirt arrive?
Every one who registers for Ribbon Run will receive a FREE Ribbon Run t-shirt. Packs will be sent out from 1 September. Please allow up to 10 working days for this to arrive. Please register by 26 September for delivery before the challenge.
Registrations are open right up until Friday 11 October. However, anyone who registers after 26th September won't receive a t-shirt in time. If you've registered after this date and would still like a Ribbon Run t-shirt, you can purchase one from our online shop here.
What will be in my pack?
Your free pack includes a Ribbon Run t-shirt, a card of dedicaton and tealight. The tealight is for you to use and take part in the Wave of Light on Tuesday 15 October at 7pm.
Baby Loss Awareness Week
Baby Loss Awareness Week (9 - 15 October) is a time for everyone in the baby loss community and beyond to come together, to remember our much-loved and missed babies, and raise awareness of pregnancy and baby loss. Join other families across the world by lighting a candle at 7pm on Tuesday 15 October, the final day of Baby Loss Awarness Week, to remember all the babies' lives gone too soon.
Ribbon Displays
During Baby Loss Awareness Week (9-15 October), Sands volunteers will be hosting Ribbon Displays in their local areas to help raise awareness of pregnancy and baby loss. They can help start conversations and provide bereaved families with the opportunity to remember their much-loved babies. If you’re unable to attend your local Ribbon Run, taking part or hosting your own Ribbon Display can be another way to connect with others during Baby Loss Awareness Week.
Fundraising Checklist
Raise £100 by 30 September and receive a pair of 'Always loved, never forgotten' lace tags in time for your Ribbon Run on 12 October 2024. Here are some top tips to help you reach your target.
Update your fundraising page with a profile picture and reason for supporting Sands.
Share your fundraising page in your whatsapp groups. One share could be worth up to £550.
£20 could provide a family with a memory box. Tell your friends and family what the money they're donating means to Sands and bereaved families across the UK.
Share your online fundraising page on your social media.
Post updates online of your Ribbon Run. Share your post run seflie or create your own POV video of how it felt to complete your Ribbon Run. All alongisde your fundraising page link.
