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Slight set back
Saturday 17th May We are a little worried that my calf muscle has an injury and could tear 🥲 so I’ve had a couple days rest and done a walk for today’s challenge. Really hoping in the next few days I will be able to do some interval running to get going again! Share
Second 5k (3.2 miles) in the bag for this week!
Saturday 3rd May First park run to get some more miles in 💪🏽🧡 Share
First 5K for Sands Baby Loss Charity- in memory of Belle 🤍
Thursday 1st May First run hasn’t gone too badly! Had to stop and walk for 10 mins which I didn’t record - my Kamoot route took me down a nettle filled path 🤣 Share
31 Miles for Belle – Supporting Sands Baby Loss Charity
Tuesday 29th AprI’m running 31 miles (maybe more!) this May for Sands Baby Loss Charity – in loving memory of my niece, Belle.
This is a topic that’s incredibly hard for me to talk about. Even now, nearly eight years on, I find it difficult to write these words. But I want to do this for Belle, my sister Clara and brother in law Mark - and for every family who’s experienced the heartbreak of losing a baby.
Belle was born on the morning of May 9th, 2017, at just 27 weeks. I’ll never forget the phone call saying she had arrived. There was joy and excitement – but also worry and nerves. Despite the early arrival, I had hope she would fight and stay with us.
Unfortunately later that same morning, I got the call to say she had passed away. It was the most heartbreaking news. The grief was overwhelming, and the pain I felt for my sister Clara and brother-in-law Mark is impossible to describe.
As a family, Belle’s loss has never left us. It’s something we still struggle to comprehend, even now.
Being a sister in this situation is something I found incredibly hard. I wanted so badly to be strong for Clara – to know the right things to say, to do anything I could to make her feel supported in the darkest of times.
Knowing that Sands was there for her – offering a space to grieve, connect with others, and feel heard – was so important to me and the rest of the family.
Sands supports anyone affected by pregnancy or baby loss – parents, siblings, grandparents, friends, even healthcare professionals. Their work is vital, and the comfort they provide during the worst moments is something I’ll always be grateful for.
May is a particularly tough month for us, which is why I’ve chosen now to take on this challenge. I’ll be running in honour of Belle, and in support of all the families who still need Sands’ help.
If you’re able to donate, however small – it would mean so much. Thank you 🤍
In loving memory of Belle Bickerdike
Forever missed, forever loved.
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Clara
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Wells Family
Good luck! Have fun! You’re our hero!!
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Annika Webb
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Maisie Farley
Such a beautiful thing to do Annika 🤍. Belle is forever in our hearts! Sending you all the love in the world!
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Jack Reynolds
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Eve Lane
Good luck Annibannani, you got this were so proud of you my little runner bean. A wonderful charity. Love you lots sissy, Eve & Jake xxx
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Ruth Rothman
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Vicky Walters
Good Luck Annika ♥️
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Natasha Brigdale
Such a deserving cause. Well done Annie, you’ve got this ❤️ lots of love xxx
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Jane Webb
Good luck Annika. Proud of you. Such a great cause. Lots of Mum xx
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Martin Webb
Very proud of you, Anni!
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Malcolm Coall
Annika A wonderful take care, remember the longest journey begins with the first step. all our love ❤️ M& M x
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Pete Evans
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Barbara Beesley
Such a lovely thing to do. Sending you lots of love, Nanna B 💕
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The Coopers X
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Carolin
Thinking of you and good luck on the day Annika xx
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Jess Taylor
Such a beautiful thing to do Annika. Good luck with all of the runs. Lots of love, Jess, Joe & Wilf xxx
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Adam Walters
Good Look Annika! From Adam, Courtney & Hallie ❤️
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Nathan Varma
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Emily Gidman
Well done Annie, so proud of you! Might even join you for one of your runs if you’re lucky 🤪🤣 love you 💘 from Em & Ellis xxxxx
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Sunita Purewal
What an amazing cause. Good luck!
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Cat Wakelam
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Krystal Roberts
Your story is so, so special. Well done for raising awareness x
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Katie Edwards
Good luck Annika you’ll smash it xxx
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Jayne Thompson
Good luck!
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Jackie Varma
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Alice Varma
You’re incredible. Love you Annie!
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Sam Hunt
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Sofia Bongiovi
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Anonymous
I’m so sorry to hear about your niece and I’m sending lots of love to you and your family 💗 I’m also sending massive luck for the 30 mile run! It’s for a wonderful cause and you’ll be making a difference. You’ve got this!!
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Kerry Sherwood
What a beautiful thing to do for Clara, Mark and Belle. Super sister! Well done and she would be proud of her Aunty Annie xx
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Dominic Sheppard
Good luck Annika
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Kelly Wall
Proud of you ! Belle is never forgotten in our hearts xx
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Fina Bongiovi
Such touching words and great support for this much needed charity- well done Annika and good luck ! Xx
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Nicole Bytheway
Good luck Anni - so sorry for your loss 🩷
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Elle & Jord
Xxx
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Chlo Butler
Proud of you❤️ Love, your fave nail tech xx
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Courtney Jacques
You are amazing ❤️
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Abi Hudson
I'm sorry for the heartbreaking lost you and your family went through.
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Rebecca Hipkiss
💖💖💖
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Dani Bladen
🌹❤️❤️❤️
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Amber Roderick
Well done, thinking of you and your family x
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Kerris Percival
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Steve Wright
What a wonderful thing to do Bless you and Carla And good luck with the challenge xx
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Amy Venables
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Hannah Dobson
Such a lovely thing to do! Love The Dobson’s xxx
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Hannah King
❤️❤️❤️
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Vanda Wellock
Good luck Annika x
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Rachel Bridgewater
What an amazing thing to do ❤️ good luck for those runs!! Xxx
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Melisais
Well done Annie ❤️
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Deveena S
Such a great cause! Wish you all the best on the day of the run xx
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Phebe Thompson
What an amazing thing to do! Good luck🫶🏻
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Will Henshall
Good luck Annie
This May marks eight years since we lost our beautiful daughter Belle. Not a day passes without thinking of her, and in the moments when grief feels heavy, I’ve always had you by my side. Your love, your sensitivity, and your unwavering support have meant everything to Mark and I. You’ve honoured Belle in every way possible—acknowledging her birthdays, laying flowers 🌷 on her grave, speaking her name and holding space for her in our family. That kind of empathy is rare, and if more people had your heart, the world would be a gentler place for families like ours. Running for SANDS in Belle’s honour is just one more example of the amazing sister and best friend you are. We love you and Elliot so much and couldn’t ask for more. Thank you for always remembering Belle. P.s I’m glad I did last years walking fundraising as running in this year’s heat and just running in general is not my forté!