I’m taking part in Sands Ribbon Run
Running is definitely not something I am good at however on Saturday 1th October I will be pushing myself out of my comfort zone taking part in this years Sands 5K Ribbon Run as part of Baby Loss Awareness Week which runs from 9-15 October.
In 2017 my world as I knew it was turned upside down. My first pregnancy had ended due to a heart breaking miscarriage and when I found I was a pregnant for a 2nd time I was full of excitement but also nervousness. Going in for my 1st scan all I wanted to see was the heartbeat of my much longed for Rainbow baby, however during the scan we were told that there was a concerning amount of fluid around the babies neck and further tests would be needed to establish what this could mean. It was an agonising time of hoping and praying but 3 weeks later we were given the devastating news that our precious, much longed for baby had been diagnosed with Trisomy 18, commonly known as Edwards Syndrome. Our beautiful baby girl Ava Rose was born sleeping at 15 weeks.
In the years that have followed I suffered multiple miscarriages but never wanted to give up on my journey into motherhood and am now so lucky to have delivered 2 healthy beautiful girls Polly Ava and Lily Iris.
Sands exists to support anyone affected by the death of a baby, before, during or shortly after birth, whenever this happened and for as long as they need support.
By sponsoring me, you are helping Sands break the silence around baby loss and to continue to save babies’ lives.
£10 - could provide a hand and footprint kit to help create memories.
£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.
My Achievements
Fundraising page
Updated Profile Pic
Added a Blog Post
Received 5 Donations
Raised £100
Raised £150
Reached Goal
Increased Target
Thank you to my Sponsors
£53.32
Jenny Bunni
£50
Samantha, Wayne, Noah & Elsie Xxx
We are so proud of you going out of your comfort zone to raise money for such an important cause. Ava will be so proud of her mum and will be shining a light of love over you! Ava-forever in our hearts! xxxxxx
£50
Mary-anne, Joe, Tommy And Robbie
Well done, so so proud of you. And such a good cause. Always thinking of Ava xxx Go smash it xxx
£27.05
Becky Armstrong
Good luck Catherine xx
£27.05
Katy Munro
Sending love & hugs. Well done, Catherine.
£27.05
Adam Palethorpe
£27.05
Ross
£25
Jo
Go smash it my love for Ava x
£25
Karen Saw
Good luck Catherine. Ava will be with you all the way. Always thinking of my granddaughter. Love Karen and Anthony
£25
Lee Burke
So proud of you Cat ❤️ 🪽Ava Rose 🤍
£21.84
Cat, Tom, Nora & Sid
For Ava Rose 💞
£21.84
Emma And Milly Xx
Go and smash it!
£21.84
Karla
Go smash it Roomie!! Proud of you xx
£21.84
Jade Austin
£16.56
Carolyn Neogi
£11.33
Wendy Smith
Well done Catherine, such a beautiful charity xx
£11.33
Matt Gunnell
Go smash it Cat!! Great cause and very inspirational of you to share your own personal journey, good luck!!! X
£11.33
Jan
Such a good cause and I’m sure you will smash it my lovely x
£11.33
Emma Pollard
Well done Catherine!!!
£11.33
Hollie Greig
Good luck Catherine. You’ve got this xx
£11.33
Ashlie Thurston
Good Luck Catherine!! You’ll smash it! Xxx
£10
Traci & Ken
Good Luck Catherine x
Good luck Catherine, you’ve got this. Very proud of you