I’m hosting a Starlight Walk for Sands
I’m hosting a Starlight Walk for Sands as I want to help those affected by the loss of a baby to find the light in the dark. Every day 13 babies die before, during or shortly after birth. I am raising funds to help Sands continue to build a world where more babies survive, and more families receive the happy ending they deserve.
Please sponsor me and help Sands create a legacy of hope and comfort, showing the world how much every baby is loved.
Starlight Walk is a sponsored walk where hundreds of people come together to walk under the stars to remember their babies and raise funds for Sands. If you’d like to join me on this challenge, you can sign up here http://www.fundraising.sands.org.uk/starlight-walk Starlight Walk events take place across the UK or you could choose to take part virtually at a location of your choice.
On the darkest of nights, the stars shine the brightest.
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Received First Donation
Reached 50% of Fundraising Target
Reached Fundraising Target
Hi Claire, First off, Merry Christmas 2024. I’m a new mom to a baby girl. While recovering during my first month postpartum, I came across your Instagram account, and it forever changed me. I saw your wish to host a Sands walk, but noticed no one had sponsored you yet. I immediately sobbed, thinking, Oh no, someone must remember Evelyn. So I made my donation and became the first sponsor for your event. Since that day, I haven’t been able to stop thinking about Evelyn and you—Evelyn’s mom. Like a quiet observer, I read every one of your posts, saw how deeply Evelyn was wanted and loved, and how beautiful and perfect she is. Guess How Much I Love You is my favorite post of yours. Every time I revisit it, I feel both grief and love. Grief, because you can no longer kiss and hug Evelyn earthside. Love, because I know that when Evelyn was part of you, and even during her brief time here, all she ever felt was love, safety, and the tenderness of her mother. You’re right that as time goes on, fewer candles are lit for Evelyn. At times, it may feel like you’re frozen in that moment, while the rest of the world moves on. But please know this: at least one more person—a stranger from across the world—aches with you, mourns with you, loves Evelyn with you, and celebrates her life and existence with you. When I made that first donation, I promised myself I would help you reach your goal by Christmas. So here I am, on Christmas Day 2024, hoping that you’ll get to host this walk, proudly talk about Evelyn, and show the world her perfect little face—knowing she is forever loved and remembered. I’m not a follower of God, but I truly, deeply hope you’ll meet Evelyn again. That you’ll see her eye color, learn her favorite snack, hear her call you “Mommy,” and listen to her say how much she loves you back. Sending you love, K