I’m taking part in Sands Ribbon Run
This year is very poignant for myself & my Husband Craig as it marks 10 years since we lost our beautiful baby girl.
Beth Jane Paterson was born sleeping on 12th October 2014 at 4.58pm weighing 5lbs 10oz at 35 weeks.
She was just perfect. There was no rhyme or reason for her dying other than that her heart stopped beating.
It was the most despairing time and having to give birth in the labour ward was simply awful however due to the wonderful charity SANDS (Stillbirth and neonatal death society) we were provided with a special family room once I had given birth. This is a beautiful room dedicated to those suffering from such tragedy where we could spend time with Beth along with her extended family. It was so special and helped us more than we knew at the time. We were well cared for by the staff at Crosshouse Maternity Unit and SANDS had donated Memory Boxes and we were given one for Beth. This Memory Box contained a beautiful handmade purse and that is where we have a lock of Beth’s gorgeous dark hair, there was a little teddy bear, a candle and a memory card for photograph’s that the midwife took for us. We have added our own items to this too – the top I was wearing when I last held her, the blanket she last lay on, the dress I wore to her funeral, little gifts and cards from my friends and various other keepsakes. We cherish this Memory Box.
We felt that with it being Beth’s 10th Birthday that we would like to mark it in a different way and raise some funds for SANDS and when I had a look on SANDS website coincidentally, they are holding a Fundraising Event across the UK called ‘Ribbon Run’ which falls on Beth’s Birthday!
What is Ribbon Run?
Ribbon Run is a sponsored virtual
5, 10 or 15km run, walk or jog.
Thousands of people come together to remember their babies and raise funds for
Sands.
Craig and I will go to Strathclyde Park on the morning of the 12th of October and will most likely walk (as we are both unfit!)and take time to remember our special Angel.
If we raise £160 by 31 October we will be issued with a certificate and medal which we would really like to add to Beth’s Memory Box. It will just be nice to do something for her.
We are not expecting much but even if we could have the majority donate £1 then this would go a long way. Every little really does help.
It would mean the world to us if others who have had to go through what we have can at least get a Memory Box as we know how precious it is.
Thank you for taking the time to read this.
My Achievements
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Thank you to my Sponsors
£159
Daniel Kevin Queen
£53
Les And Jacqui
In memory of our beautiful wee rosebud Beth Jane. Love from Gran Jacqui and Papa Les xxx
£50
Dw
A fantastic cause a really nice way to remember Beth.
£50
Audrey Christie
Beth would be so proud of her mum and dad. Sending lots of love ❤️
£40
Scott Docherty
Well done and good luck, remember to take Craig's inhaler and a spare pair of pants for yourself.
£31.80
Sharon Meek
Good luck to you both, very worthy cause. Proud of you guys. Lots of love from Sharon, Aimee and Hannah xx
£31.80
Gerard Deeley
Good luck
£31.80
Wendy Taylor
So much has happened in the last decade, but Beth you are always in our hearts. So proud of you ainsley and Craig, such a special thing to do particularly as it's on Beth's birthday. Love you always, Wendy, Andrew, Layla, Aria and Brodie xxxxx💜
£30
Jean
For Beth...From Auntie Jean
£26.50
Maureen Hewitt
Dear Ainsley, More than happy to donate to a wonderful cause in memory of Beth. Biggest of hugs xxx
£26.50
Helen Clark-hewitt
So proud of you x
£26.50
Anonymous
£26.50
Andy Fraser
£26.50
Anne Paterson
£26.50
Mark Cooney
Good luck to both of you for the walk.
£26.50
Callum Paterson
£21.60
Nicola Mcwhinnie
So proud of you both, you’ll smash it 💪 Xxx
£21.20
Nikki & Greig Ramage
£21.20
Lisa Aitken
Super proud of you ❤️ a wonderful cause to remember your precious wee princess ✨️ she will always shine bright for you all 🤍
£21.20
Rachel Marjoribanks
£21.20
Abin Sam
£21.20
Stephen Maguire
£21.20
Angela Borland
£21.20
Julie
What an amazing thing to be doing Ainsley and such a wonderful cause 😍
£21.20
Claire Theanne
£21.20
Aileen
Much love x
£21.20
Netty
A lovely thing to do for an amazing charity 💜 in honour of beautiful Beth. Much love xxx
£21.20
Christine Stevenson
Lots of love from Christine, Greig and the boys xxx
£21.20
Elizabeth Furie
What an amazing thing to do to remember Beth on her birthday this year. A wonderful cause that helps so many families. Lots of love xx
£21.20
Sharon Cawley
In memory of your wee doll xxx
£21.20
Geraldine Agnew
£21.20
Helen Marshall
Wonderful that your both doing this in memory of Beth and on her birthday xx
£21.20
Morna Bell
£21.20
Oliver Macsorley
Good luck on the run/walk! All the best, Oli
£21.20
Anonymous
£21.20
Cooper
£21.20
Lorna Tweedie
£21.20
David Mcmahon
£21.20
F Swan
£21.20
Michaela Mcilwaine
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£21.20
Martin
I'm a great believer in the fable of the Tortoise and Hare, Slow and steady always beats hasty and over confident. Hope the weather holds up for you, You'll smash it out the park Ainsley !
£21.20
Laura Mclay
❤️
£21.20
Donna Forster
For gorgeous Beth xx
£21.20
Heather
A special way to remember precious Beth. Sending all our love and support.
£21.20
Keri Mulholland
£21.20
Irene Henderson
£21.20
Donald Lawson
£21.20
Neil Mclaren
£21.20
Craig And Elaine Henson
Well done, much love to you all xx
£21.20
Gillian Miller
£21.20
Claire Gibson
£21.20
Ed Stewart
Best of luck to you both. Great charity to support.
£21.20
Kayleigh Johnston
Love to you all Ainsley!! 🩷🩷🩷🩷
£21.20
Angus Collins
£21.20
Lauren Cunningham
Such a beautiful thing to do for Beth’s memory
£21.20
Mark Mcinnes
£21.20
Graeme Hogarth
Good luck Craig and Ainsley - what a great thing to do for a fantastic cause.
£20
Nikki, Martin, Aimee And Bobbi Xxx
Ainsley and Craig, you are both 2 of the strongest people I know. What an amazing thing to do to honour Beth and raise money for an wonderful charity. Your such an inspiration and courageous human beings who we love very much xxx
£20
Dominic Mcelroy
Good luck Craig
£20
Ross Macleod
£20
Alan Moffat
Good luck guys!
£20
Kenny Gibson
Well done and good luck :-)
£20
Phil Macfarlane
Just read your blog and saw that the run is taking place on Beth's birthday! This was obviously meant to be. Bless you both and your beautiful family. Sending lots of love. Phil xxx
£20
Shona Henderson
£20
Gillian Kerr
What a wonderful cause. I'm sure Beth is so proud of her Mummy and Daddy. Xxx
£20
Heather Reid
£20
Anonymous
£20
Graeme Miller
£20
Neil Inglis
£15.90
Mark Shields
Well done Ainsley in supporting this wonderful charity!
£10.60
Lorraine Logan
£10.60
Louise Lumsden
£10.60
Emma Mcalister
£10.60
Laura Mcbrearty
£10.60
Rebecca Cheetham
Sending my love to you all ❤️
£10.60
Steven R
£10.60
Laura Paterson
As I've said before Ainsley, you're the strongest person I know & Beth will be so proud of her Mummy & Daddy, as am I. XxX
£10.60
Suzanne And John Gray
Well done guys
£10.60
Karen Steel And Family
💗
£10.60
Evelyn Paterson
Great cause Ainsley & Craig, lovely thing to do in memory of Beth x
£10.60
David Muir
Great cause, Good luck!
£10.60
Chloe Niven
£10.60
Clare Mclaren
What a lovely thing to do for an amazing charity. I can't believe it's on Beth's birthday 💕 I will be thinking about you and Beth on the 12th xxx
£10.60
Elaine Paterson
Good Luck you two. Great charity. X
£10.60
Shirley Bell
This is an amazing cause supporting families going through the absolute worst.
£10.60
Lesley Reid
Good luck to you both, I'm sure your little angel will be with yous all the way. 🤗
£10.60
Lesley Mcalister
Good luck Ainsley ❤️
£10.60
Lorna Rafferty
£10.60
Aileen Brown
Good luck ❤️❤️
£10.60
Maria Bowcott
£10.60
Margaret & David Smith
£10.60
Alice & Jim Smith
£10.60
Mh
£10.60
Bruce Abernethy
£10
Greg Valente
Fantastic cause guys x
£10
Angie Mcwilliams
Beth would be so proud of her mummy and daddy. These rooms and boxes help more than people know. All our love as always. X
£10
Sonia Malaisé
In Loving Memory of Beth, until you meet again- With God's blessings xxx
£10
Diane Mcmanus
£10
Holly Deerness
Wishing you both good luck!
£10
Helen Cornelius
All the best to you both, well done for fundraising for such a special cause. xx
£5.30
Anonymous
£5.30
Anonymous
£5
