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Bernadette Richards

2026 Ribbon Run Virtual

Help Bernadette raise 150!

I’m taking part in Sands Ribbon Run

I’ve committed to taking part in Sands Ribbon Run which takes place during Baby Loss Awareness Week (9-15 October) for every much-loved baby sadly not here today.

Sands ensure that everyone affected by the loss of a baby gets the support they need and deserve when facing the toughest of times. They campaign for change, provide training for midwives and healthcare professionals, and support research so that fewer babies die and so that less families experience the tragedy of losing their baby. Anything you are able to donate means so much.

Thank you.

£20 - could provide a bereaved family with a memory box to help create and keep safe precious and lasting memories of their baby.

£35 - could answer a call from someone reaching out for support who has been through pregnancy loss or the death of a baby.

£100 - could help ensure every hospital in the UK has a dedicated Sands volunteer to help healthcare professionals access our training, guidance and support.

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£150

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And so it begins...

Wednesday 26th Aug
This week marks the week that if everything had been different, we might have expected to be in hospital and leaving with our little baby boy. Instead we're on holiday in Wales with our dog and two kids having signed up to complete the Sands Ribbon Run on a whim. 
I'm not a runner. I tend to think paying for exercise is a bit of a con and until yesterday hadn't realised quite how far 10km is. So with the 10 October looming, I think it's probably a good time to start training or at least the achievable goal of being able to walk 10km. 
Today I have covered the sum total of 11068 steps which apparently equates to 7.73 Kms. And honestly, I'm exhausted and even more anxious about the challenge ahead. I'm also now sat here googling if my fit-watch thingy counts 'steps' when you swim because I touched the sea earlier and maybe it missed some...and maybe I did hit 10km after all. 
Tomorrow is another day. 

Thank you to my Sponsors

£25

Becky Maccarrick

Proud of you! x

£25

Bernadette Richards

£23.45

Lisa Jones

Sending all my love and luck! ❤️‍🩹

£23.45

Jo E

You've got this x

£15

All The Davidsons

You can do this!

£12.25

Kelly Rowe

£12.25

Danielle Overend

You’ve got this xxx

£10

Sara R

£10

Lizzie Flowers

Go girl! Good for you

£5

Sonya Newton

Good luck

£5

Sammie Bridge

Good luck! You’ll smash it ❤️

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