My Activity Tracking
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My target 62 kms
Running 2k a day for Sands
As some of you will know, I lost our first baby, Lily in 2014. It was the most heartbreaking experience and something that changes you irreversibly. It is something that you simply don't ever get over, you simply adjust to live around it.
I have always honoured Lily in private ways but have wanted to do something bigger to raise money for the wonderful work that Sands do to help those affected by baby loss. Now feels like the right time, so I will be running 2k a day in January to raise money as part of a Sands initiative.
I hate running. My boobs are too big and my legs are too short but I hate the thought of families going through what I did unsupported even more. (I did also consider a kissathon or jumping out of a plane but this seems the most sensible option and will keep me out of trouble.) . . . And even I should be able to manage 2k 🤞🏼
It is only now with the healing help of my beautiful daughter Sadie, that I am strong enough to revisit and do something as confronting as this to help other people and honour Lily so publicly. I will never forget those who came with a lamp when I was in the dark and now I hope to be the same for others and start 2026 by making a difference in her memory.
I know this is a tough time of year financially but anything you're able to contribute would be truly appreciated. If you can't contribute money, then please send me music suggestions to run to, or join me on a run one day if you feel like holding my hand through this. If nothing else you'll get a laugh out of the fact I run like Phoebe in friends . . . Thanks so much for taking the time to support me ❤️
My Achievements
Updated Profile Picture
Donated to myself
Shared page
Received First Donation
First run logged
Received 10 donations
Increased Fundraising Target
Completed it!
My Updates
Ten days to go ❤️
Wednesday 21st Jan I want to take a moment to praise a dear friend who bravely reached out this morning to explain they weren't in a position to donate money, but are proud of me, what I am running for, and cheering me on from the sidelines and also sent me a song to run to. I know fundraising by its very nature is a money led endeavour, but sometimes just the acknowledgement of what you are running for is just as important and it all helps push me on to complete this challenge. Thank you to everyone for all of your support no matter what form it comes in, it all counts ❤️ Share
What it's all about ❤️
Friday 16th JanWhen you lose a baby, it isn't just that physical and emotional loss. It's the language you have to find to explain to others what happened to you. It's walking into shops or restaurants and that person you vaguely know asking where your baby is. It's planning a funeral for a baby that no one will attend. It's registering their death rather than their birth. It's the effect it has on the relationship with your partner and with yourself. It's the tactless things people say. It's knowing what to do with the nursery you've set up. It's your grief being able to clear a room in 0.4 seconds because people find it uncomfortable. It's the yearly anniversaries of your loss or the children in your circle that would have shared the same school year. It's wondering what they would have looked like and how different life might have been. It's finding strength to hope for a new future, but then feeling appalling guilty about moving forward. I can go on and on . . .
I know it's a tough read but that was and is my reality. I couldn't talk about it at the time. My heart wasn't just broken it was shattered. The psychological impact is lasting and Sands help with all of the above to make life a little easier for parents and grandparents when life is too painful to bear.
If you have donated, THANK YOU so much, I can't tell you how much you keep me going. If you haven't, then please support if you can. If you can't part with money then share my link and raise awareness. I really appreciate all of it. We all know someone who has been affected by baby loss, so please do it for them.
Sending love to all and especially those dealing with similar challenges. ❤️
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Half way through my distance target
Wednesday 14th Jan I'm really happy to say that yesterday I reached my halfway distance target. If you had told me a month ago I would have run 31k within the first two weeks of January I would never have believed it. Trust me I am a very reluctant runner. But. I am doing it and this is solely down to the importance of the the cause and all the love and support I've been shown by you guys. So THANK YOU so much. It's not been easy emotionally, the weather has not been on my side but I'm halfway there ❤️ Share
Target reached
Monday 5th Jan I'm ridiculously happy to say I reached my target by day 3 of my 31 day challenge. It's takes the pressure off me somewhat to have reached my goal, however I still would love to raise so much more for those in need and effected by baby loss. Please do donate if you are able, share the link and direct people to my page. Your encouragement in any form really helps me to keep going. Thank you to everyone for their support so far! X Share
Thank you
Friday 2nd Jan Thanks to the kindness of so many I have almost reached my target and I'm incredibly touched to have such steadfast support. Thank you from the bottom of my heart and hopefully we will get there and surpass it by the end of the month. Every single donation is massively appreciated ❤️ Share
Running for Sands
Tuesday 30th DecAs some of you will know, I lost our first baby, Lily in 2014. It was the most heartbreaking experience and something that changes you irreversibly. It is something that you simply don't ever get over, you simply adjust to live around it.
I have always honoured Lily in private ways but have wanted to do something bigger to raise money for the wonderful work that Sands do to help those affected by baby loss. Now feels like the right time, so I will be running 2k a day in January to raise money as part of a Sands initiative.
I hate running. My boobs are too big and my legs are too short but I hate the thought of families going through what I did unsupported even more. (I did also consider a kissathon or jumping out of a plane but this seems the most sensible option and will keep me out of trouble.) . . . And even I should be able to manage 2k 🤞🏼
It is only now with the healing help of my beautiful daughter Sadie, that I am strong enough to revisit and do something as confronting as this to help other people and honour Lily so publicly. I will never forget those who came with a lamp when I was in the dark and now I hope to be the same for others and start 2026 by making a difference in her memory.
I know this is a tough time of year financially but anything you're able to contribute would be truly appreciated. If you can't contribute money, then please send me music suggestions to run to, or join me on a run one day if you feel like holding my hand through this. If nothing else you'll get a laugh out of the fact I run like Phoebe in friends . . . Thanks so much for taking the time to support me ❤️
ShareThank you to my Sponsors
£500
Howard Kosky
£159
Tom Crombie
A fantastic cause and brilliant achievement. Go smash it!
£159
Anonymous
£106
Harry Levy Amusement Contractor Limited
Good Luck from all at Harry Levy's xx
£106
Sessie Xxx
Half way point cuz, proud of you and love you lots❤️
£106
Anna Whitton
Awesome endeavour and awesome charity. Love Anna
£106
Linda Banner
Well Dine Danielle - much love Linda
£106
Michael Z
Sending love, Michael xxx
£106
Val Mckenna
Well done, so proud of you darling.x❤️
£106
Andrew & Stina
Gooood luck xx
£106
Bryan
Good luck. 🤞
£106
Angela Byer
You are a mad woman, coz, but I am proud of you. Good luck. Much love
£100
Zeta
Good luck Danielle xo
£100
Jamal
You’ve got this!
£65.90
Paul Smith
Such a worthy cause. Well done, Dan. You will smash it!
£53.32
Blaine T
Good luck darling xx
£53.32
Callen D
Think of the glass of champagne waiting for you at the end 🥂 🏃♀️
£53.32
Sessie
Go DanDan!!!!❤️XX
£53.32
Fiona Miller
Amazing thing to do for such a great cause. And what a beautiful tribute to Lily. Always been with you on this journey and always will xx
£53.32
Iona Reardon
You got this girl - well done xxx
£53.32
Graham Langley-jones
Keep going
£53.32
Will Mckenna
Proud of you x
£53.32
The Scottmeister
KEEP ON DOIN WHATCHA DOIN GIRRRRL
£53.32
Susan Cooke
Well done. Great cause.
£53.32
Anonymous
£53.32
Angie Fry
Good luck ! Love Richard and Angie
£53.32
Sascha Safai
£53.32
Mrs Linda Lewis
Good Luck, tough challenge, but you can do it!
£32.23
Sara Warren
£32.23
Lindsi Healy
Cheering you along my darling, what a beautiful way to help others in their darkest moments. Love, Lindsi and Paul
£32.23
Ben Higham
Well done Dan - smashing it! X
£32.23
Daphne
I’m donating with so much respect for what you’re doing. Turning unimaginable loss into something that helps other families takes a strength most people never have to find. Your baby matters, always — and this run carries that love forward in a way that’s quietly powerful. Thinking of you and holding you close as you do this.
£32.23
Anonymous
Such an amazing effort for an incredible cause. Keep going my love ❤️
£32.23
Charlie Phelvin
Amazing effort for an amazing cause, Dan X
£32.23
Kimberley Swaby-burleigh
Well done babe xxx
£32.23
The Holman-castle’s
We’re so proud of you Love Rosalyn, Mark & Jude xxx
£32.23
Elizabeth Mortimer
£32.23
Jacqueline Taylor
Well done - lots of power ballads!!
£30
Kate Lee
Good luck, Dani! Love, Kate, Ray, Harrison and Immie xoxo
£27.05
Laura Caudery
You’re a constant inspiration xx
£27.05
Anna Hilton
I hadn’t seen you are doing this! I don’t think I’ve ever seen you not in high heels… do you run in heels?! 👠💪 Thank you for sharing your story and making me aware of this charity. Congratulations on breaking your fundraising target - one of the strongest ladies I know! Sending you love! Xxx
£27.05
Janet & Angus Bridge
Well done Danielle, We love you sweetheart 😘
£27.05
Anonymous
£27.05
Kate Wilde
Smash it girlie
£27.05
Natalie
Well done ✨ good luck to you & your boobs! x
£27.05
Zoë, James, Mila And Otis Xxx
Amazing cause! You are an amazing woman Danielle! Run lady run!!
£27.05
Justin Davenport
Good luck !
£27.05
Rob Colicci
£26.45
Trina Dokimakis
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. How brave you are to do life with something so heavy to carry. Amazing effort on the running. Hope you have enjoyed some of it at least!!!
£26.45
Prem & Barry
Just take your time, it’s not a race
£25
Michelle Hillman
Beautiful Danielle, well done you. Go girl! Sending so much love, xxx
£21.84
Carly Jalloul
So proud of you and what a beautiful cause. Love you xxx
£21.84
Rosie Taylor
Well done amazing lady! XXXXX
£21.84
Claudia Smith
Cheering you on from the side lines! Such a great cause ❤️❤️
£21.84
Gemma
Well done Dan, amazing xxx
£21.84
Tanya Turnbull
Well done Dan . What a month to choose . Such a wonderful cause xx
£21.84
Greg
Well done dan x
£20
Sian Sandhu
Go Dan Dan Go!!!! Keep those little legs going. Proud of you! Xxxxxx
£20
Millie
Looks like you got a decent sports bra 🙌
£20
Amanda Champion
Well done babe! Xxxx
£16.56
Laura B
£15
Lauren Dolphin
I know you’ll smash it!!
£11.33
Sadie Mckenna
Dear mummy, I think that you will do really well in this run and if you feel a little bit soggy remember, we all glow sometimes! Lots and lots of love Sadie ❤️
£11.33
Georgie Baba
You’ve got this girllllll
£11.33
Lois X
Go Danielle 💪🥰xxx
£11.33
Jean O Gorman
What a wonderful start to your New Year Danielle x
£11.33
Ben
Go grlllllll!🩷🩷🩷
£11.33
Lexi Lockwood
£11.33
Anonymous
£11.33
Erin Haynes
£11.33
Jen
Well done Super Dan, you are amazing!!
£10
Imo
Good Luck Dan x
£5
Denisov Family
Best of luck! X
#thisgirlcsn ..you got this.. proud of you x