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Emel

Run 2k a Day in February 2026

Help Emel raise 400!

Why I’m Running for SANDS

This February, I’m taking on a challenge completely outside my comfort zone: running 2 kilometres every single day for SANDS.

I’m not a runner. I don’t have a long history of training or a natural love for it—but I do believe in this cause, and I’m going to do my absolute best.

I haven’t personally experienced baby loss, but I have come frighteningly close. During my first labour, my baby’s heart stopped. In those moments, everything changed. Fear took over, time stood still, and the future felt unbearably uncertain. Thanks to an incredible medical team, my baby survived—but I will never forget how close we came to a very different ending.

I also know friends and family who haven’t been as fortunate. People I care about deeply who carry the pain of baby loss every single day. Witnessing their grief has shown me just how devastating and far-reaching that loss can be.

SANDS exists to support families through those darkest moments—offering compassion, understanding, and a lifeline when the unimaginable happens. They also fund vital research and work to improve care, helping to save babies’ lives and prevent future loss.

I’m running for the babies who are gone, for the families who live with loss, for the friends and loved ones who have trusted me with their stories, and for hope that better care can save more lives.

If you’re able to donate, share, or support in any way, it truly means more than I can say. Every step I take this February is for SANDS—and for making a difference, one day at a time.

My Activity Tracking

57
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My target 56 kms

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Reach My Goal

Raised

£419 + £80.06 GiftAid

My Goal

£400

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My Achievements

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Received First Donation

First run logged

Received 10 donations

Increased Fundraising Target

Completed it!

Thank you to my Sponsors

£53.32

Tommy P

You’ve got this babe! Love you so much xxx

£50

Susan Cooling

£50

Lester

Well done. Keep ip the good work.

£30

Mum Xx

Good luck Emel. Keep going. I'm proud of you xxx

£27.05

Debby Bracknell

You're awesome hun! Good luck and hope u raise tons of dosh 🥰🤗 xxx

£27.05

Nevin Emirali

Well done Emel! Good luck, you can do it!

£26.45

Nan

Keep running. You are doing well.

£25

Anonymous

£21.84

Koray Fuat

Proud of you sis! 💪🏽

£20

Askin Fuat

Well done sister so proud of you xxx much love !!!

£16.56

Nuvit Salih

Good luck teyzem, you have got this and well done!!

£16.56

Alev Ilhan

Good luck, and well done xx

£11.33

Levent Abi

Good luck cuzzie, proud of you !!

£11.33

Paulina Czapska

£10

Anonymous

BAIT! Good luck!

£10

Joanna Power

Doing it for a great cause lovely xx

£6.11

Anonymous

You go girl!

£6.11

Anonymous

You got this Nice face!! Xxx