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Cerys John

2026 Ribbon Run Virtual

Help Cerys raise 350!

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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£823 + £60.69 GiftAid

My Goal

£350

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My Achievements

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Updated Profile Pic

Added a Blog Post

Received 5 Donations

Raised £100

Raised £150

Reached Goal

Increased Target

My Updates

Wave of light 💙

Thursday 15th Oct
Lighting a candle for our beautiful boy, joining in the Wave of Light remembering all babies gone too soon. Counting up the final offline donation which has currently exceeded over £300. An absolutly incredible amount, and im so touched that everyone has donated and supported me throughout my Ribbon Run journey. Thank you everyone, from both myself and Richard xxx

11.5

Saturday 10th Oct
It might not have captured the whole walk, but it clocked the miles i walked today 🥰

Walk progression

Saturday 10th Oct
Started off from Briton Ferry, Briton Ferry Bridge, Fabian way, SA1, and then the coastal path straight into Mumbles passed the university and singleton hospital, finishing up with a cheeky photo at the Pier 🥰 4.5 hours, 11.5 miles 💙

watch snapshot

Saturday 10th Oct
For some reason my watch didn't catch all the walk. However, ill upload more photos of the progression of the walk from Briton Ferry to Mumbles 🥰

Mumbles 🩵

Saturday 10th Oct
I set off from my house at 9.06 this morning, and bang on 4.5 hours later I reached the end of Mumbles.
I cannot believe I've actually completed it, and for such a worth while cause. 
I chose to walk to Mumbles simply because along the way are many emotional places for me. 
Today I walked past the hospital where my son Percy passed away, the place I got married, the venue where me and Richard had our first date, and Mumbles itself  where myself and Richard spent alot time while back and fore the hospital with Percy. 
I'm honored that friends and family were there to meet me at the end, and although I found the latter part of the walk very hard, im so glad I've completed it. 
I'm looking forward to another fundraising effort on Thursday, before the final tally on Friday morning. 
(My watch decided to not count some of my walk, but ive got a timeline of photos ill be posting shortly.  The original aim of the Ribbon Run was to walk, run or jog 5k, 10k, or 15k, and im so pleased and proud to say I've absolutly smashed that.)
Thank you to every single person that's donated and shared it means so much to be doing this all whilst remembering my son. 💙

Target

Friday 7th Aug
Cannot believe I'm writing this, but again thanks to all your amazing donations I'll be upping the target again! 
Thank you so so much to each and every one of you! You have no idea how much it means! Xx

Target

Thursday 6th Aug
Totally overwhelmed with all the support so far. The average target set by SANDs was £150 and we've totally smashed it in less than 12 hours! 
Extatic that i can up the target and hopefully keep getting donations in until the day. 
Thank you! Xx 

A little bit of info

Thursday 6th Aug
Hi everyone.
Some of you may know that myself and Richard wlecomed a beautiful baby boy called Percy Sidney John into the world on May 8th 2017. 
Unfortunately there were complications, and after 7 days with us he peacefully passed away in my arms. 
I've decided this year to take part in the SANDS Ribbon Run. An event where you can walk, jog or run between 5, 10 and 15km.
Ive decided to walk from my home address in Briton Ferry to Mumbles. A distance of approximately 11 miles. 
Any donations will go to the charity SANDS, who specialise in supporting parents through baby loss. 
I will be setting off from my house on 10th October 2026 at 9am and tracking all distance travelled and posting the final distance. (I've signed up for the 10k, although Briton Ferry to Mumbles will be a bit further) 
Thank you so much for reading :) 



Thank you to my Sponsors

£380

Work Bake Sale

£10

Luke Coffey

In honour of Percy John❤️

£10

Luke Coffey

In honour of Percy John❤️

£10

Stacey Picton

Proud of u Cer xxx

£6.56

Anonymous

£6.56

Elz

Keep at it! Doing a great job.

£12.25

Emma Morris

You’re doing amazing. Well done xx

£20

Bill And Audrey

£12.25

Richard Edwards

Go girl go!!!

£23.45

Rhian Thomas

Well done Cerys 👏. You've done an amazing thing Best wishes Rhian & Paul xx

£30

Offline Donation

£10

Danielle Richards

Good Luck Cerys. Big hugs x

£10

Bethan Griffiths

£10

Amy Marston-jones

£20

Kalen Davies

£7.78

Iwan Jones

£20

Joanne Mulcahy

£2

Hayley Pearson

Hugs xx

£10

Jacqueline Holloway Xx

£23.45

Rachel John

Good luck Cerys 💙🌈

£5

Joanna Griffin

Good luck!

£5

Kelly Jones

Well done Cerys

£50

Emma Jones

Good luck Cerys, supporting you mentally but not physically. Lol. Love Emma J and our Kev xx

£5

Anonymous

£55.88

Nicola Jones

You are the bravest lady Cer, I know you had no choice in this experience but you are amazing and I’m in awe of you 💕

£12.25

Erica Davies

Good luck hun and proud of you x

£55.88

Christine Jones