My 50K for Sands – Running for a Cause Close to My Heart

Running is something I really enjoy, so when I had the opportunity to combine something I love with raising money for such a worthy cause, it felt like the perfect challenge to take on.

Sands is a charity that is particularly meaningful to me because I have friends who have been affected by pregnancy and baby loss. Although I have never personally been in the position that so many families supported by Sands have found themselves in, I can only imagine how incredibly difficult and heartbreaking that experience must be.

That’s one of the reasons I feel so privileged to be able to play a small part in supporting the charity. If the money I raise can help a family who is going through one of the most difficult times imaginable, then I will feel incredibly proud to have contributed.

So far, the 50K challenge has been going really well. There have definitely been some tough moments, but I’ve pushed through them and kept going. There’s something quite motivating about knowing that every kilometre is not only helping me towards my own goal, but is also helping raise awareness and money for Sands.

I originally set myself a fundraising target of £175, but I’m absolutely delighted to say that I’ve already smashed that, raising £249 so far!

I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who has donated, shared my fundraising page, encouraged me, or simply asked how the running is going. Every bit of support means a lot and has helped keep me motivated throughout the challenge.

I still have some running left to do before September comes to an end, but I’m determined to finish my 50K knowing that I’ve given it everything I’ve got.

I feel honoured to be able to raise money for Sands and to use something I love doing to hopefully make a difference to families who need support.

Here’s to the final kilometres — and hopefully raising even more for Sands along the way! 🏃‍♀️❤️