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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Running for Every Baby, Every Family, Every Story
Thursday 17th SepThis October, I’ll be putting on my running shoes and taking part in a charity run for baby loss awareness. It’s something that feels incredibly personal to me, not only because of my job as a community midwife, but because I’m also a bereaved mum.
As a midwife, I witness both the joy and the heartbreak that pregnancy can bring. Every day I have the privilege of caring for growing families, but I also meet parents whose world has fallen apart. I’ve sat with families in silence, held hands, cried alongside them, and watched unimaginable strength in the middle of devastating loss. Those experiences stay with you long after your shift ends.
Being on both sides has changed me. It has made me even more passionate about making sure bereaved families feel seen, heard, and cared for. No parent should ever feel alone in their grief.
That’s why I’m running.
If you feel able to, I’d be so grateful for your support. Whether that’s sponsoring me, sharing this post, or simply taking a moment to remember the babies who are loved and missed, it all means more than you know.
This run won’t always be easy. There will be moments when my legs ache and I want to stop. But they’ll never compare to the journey so many bereaved families have to keep walking every single day.
Thank you for supporting me, and thank you for helping keep these babies’ memories alive. 🤍
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