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Calvin Brown

Run 50k in September 2025

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I’m running 50k in September for families facing baby loss

I’ve committed to running 50k in September 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.

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Run 11 | 50/50KM

Tuesday 30th Sep
Today I completed the 50km challenge. Crossing that finish line was special, but what made it truly memorable was sharing the last 2km with my wife, our daughter, and even our dog trotting happily alongside us. This journey has been about more than running. Each kilometre has been a step of reflection, gratitude, and purpose. To finish it together as a family feels like the perfect ending—a reminder of the strength, love, and joy we share. I’m reminded of these words: “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing” (1 Thessalonians 5:11). Today’s finish was a beautiful example of how family support makes every challenge lighter and every milestone more meaningful. 50km is complete, but the memories and meaning of this challenge will stay with me far longer.

Run 10 | 8KM | 48/50KM

Monday 29th Sep
Today I ran 8km—my furthest yet. Each run brings me a little closer to my goal and gives me time to reflect on why I’m doing this: to support the incredible work of SANDS. I’m especially looking forward to running the final 2km with my wife. Sharing that moment will be a special way to reflect on the journey we’ve been on together. I hold on to these words: “He will tend his flock like a shepherd; he will gather the lambs in his arms and carry them close to his heart” (Isaiah 40:11). For me, it’s a reminder of the tenderness and blessing of children, and the love that surrounds them. 8km is a milestone, but it’s just the beginning. Here’s to the next run, and to finishing this challenge with purpose.

Run 9 | 5KM | 40/50KM

Monday 29th Sep
As the end of this challenge approaches, I feel the sad pit of emptiness inside. Having a goal and working towards something has been so rewarding for me. SANDS is a fantastic charity and I am glad to represent it. 

Run 8 | 3KM | 35/50KM

Monday 29th Sep
I jog this afternoon with with some great company. I am so thankful for the family I am building.

Run 7 | 5KM | 32/50KM

Monday 29th Sep
A record 5KM tonight in 31 minutes. This challenge is becoming so tough.

Run 6 | 2KM |27/50km

Saturday 27th Sep
2km on the treadmill tonight followed by a weight session. 

Thie challenge is getting easier. 

Run 5 | 2.6KM | 24.4/50KM

Monday 15th Sep
Stanley joined me for 2.6km today. 

Run 4 | 6.5KM | 21.8/50KM

Monday 15th Sep
Tonight was my first run in the rain and dark. The air was cold, the streets were quiet, and I felt a heaviness settle in with every step. My thoughts went to parents who have lost a child. I don’t just imagine that pain — I know it, because it happened to me. That helplessness, that aching sense that nothing you could have done would have changed the outcome, it never fully leaves you.

As I take on this 50KM challenge for SANDS, I find myself running not just with my body but with my grief. The mental battle is constant. My mind urges me to stop, to go home, to give in. But something deeper pushes me forward — the willpower to keep moving, the decision not to quit. Out here, I finally feel like I have some control. I can choose to keep going, even when it hurts.

While I ran through the rain tonight, I held onto these words: “Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” (Isaiah 40:31)

That verse reminded me that even in the darkest moments — when grief feels unbearable — hope can give us the strength to take the next step. 

Run 3 | 5.30KM | 15.30/50KM

Monday 15th Sep
First road run. 15km in the legs so far, 35KM to go. 

Run 2 | 5KM | 10/50KM

Saturday 6th Sep
Today was day 6 of my 50km challenge for Sands UK, and I’ve now covered 10km. The run had its tough moments, but once I found my stride it was really enjoyable. There’s something so rewarding about pushing through the challenge and finishing stronger than when you started. I’m running this month to support Sands, a charity that helps families through some of the hardest times. Along the way, I’ve been reflecting on the strength of those who’ve experienced loss — it puts the aches and tiredness into perspective. A verse that encouraged me today was “He will tend his flock like a shepherd; he will gather the lambs in his arms and carry them close to his heart” (Isaiah 40:11). A beautiful reminder of care, comfort, and the value of every life. Plenty of kilometres still ahead, but I’m feeling positive and motivated to keep going.

Run 1 | 5/50KM

Monday 1st Sep

Run 1 | 5/50KM

Monday 1st Sep
After a full day of work, I laced up my running shoes and stepped onto the track. It was 13°C, heavy with humidity, and by the second lap of the 400m oval my mind was already whispering, “Just stop. Go home. You’re tired.”

But isn’t that how life often feels? When things get hard, our thoughts try to convince us to quit. The real test comes not in the easy moments, but in pushing through the discomfort — one step at a time — and discovering the strength we didn’t realize was there.

In those moments of struggle, I reminded myself why I am running. This challenge is not about me alone. It’s for every parent who has carried the deep grief of miscarriage or endured the heartbreak of losing a child. Their pain is immeasurable, yet their love is unshakable. I carry them in my heart with every stride, and that purpose is what keeps me moving forward.

Running has a way of reflecting life itself. The track feels long, the air heavy, and the body weary — but perseverance reminds us that we are capable of so much more than quitting would ever allow.

I hold close the words of Scripture: “Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him” (Psalm 127:3). Every child, no matter how brief their time with us, is a precious gift from God — cherished, remembered, and forever loved.

This run, and every run to come, is for them.

Why I'm running.

Friday 22nd Aug
This September, I’ll be taking on a big challenge: running 50 kilometres to raise awareness and vital funds for SANDS, the charity supporting anyone affected by the loss of a baby.

Becoming a dad has been one of life’s greatest gifts. The joy, love, and purpose that children bring is something I treasure deeply, and it’s also shown me just how precious — and sometimes fragile — that gift can be.

SANDS provides incredible support to parents and loved ones navigating the unimaginable, while also funding research and campaigning for better care and safer pregnancies. Their work means so much to me, and to countless families who have faced heartbreak.

By running 50K, I want to honour those families, raise awareness to help break the silence around baby and child bereavement, and contribute to the vital work SANDS does.

If you’d like to support my run, every donation – big or small – will make a real difference to families who need comfort, care, and hope.

💙 Thank you for your support. 

Thank you to my Sponsors

£53.32

Ash & Paris

Good luck Calvin!!!

£27.05

Freya And Lewis X

Doing amazing Calvin, for such an important cause❤️ love Lewis and Freya Xxx

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Jack Gillies

Proud of you mate

£25

Ali Nicholas

A great cause. Well done Calvin, you’ll smash it!!

£25

Sophie & Guy

Well done Calvin! Great job, keep it up!

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Marc Livingstone

Well done Calvin! Fantastic effort for a great cause!

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Kate & Ross Fenty

Well done Calvin, what a fantastic effort 👏

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Anonymous

Well done!! 🏃🏃

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Curtis Hossack

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Mary Hossack

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Auntie Jay

Proud of your efforts Calvin x

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Katie Gold

You’re smashing it! So inspirational. Good luck - not that you need it 👏🏻