Emma Richardson

Why I’m Taking Part in the Sands 100K

I’m taking part in the Sands 100K in September in memory of the four babies I never got the chance to meet or hold. ❤️

After what has been an incredibly tough year, I wanted to do something positive with my experience and give back to a charity that supports families going through something no one should ever have to experience.

With each of my babies, I only got to see them for a short period of time on a screen. I got to see them, but I never got the chance to meet them, hold them or watch them grow. Those short moments on a screen are memories I will always carry with me.

Baby loss is something you don’t truly realise how common it is until it happens to you. It can feel like such an unspoken subject, and sometimes there are simply no words for the emptiness that comes with losing a baby.

You can be left feeling completely alone, robbed of the future you had imagined and with an emptiness that is impossible to put into words. You’re not only grieving the baby you lost, but also all the memories, milestones and moments you had dreamed of sharing with them.

For me, doing this walk is a way of acknowledging my four babies. They may not have been here for me to hold, but they existed. They are part of me, and they always will be.

By taking on 100K throughout September, I hope I can raise awareness as well as money for Sands. The charity provides vital support to bereaved families and helps fund research into pregnancy and baby loss, with the hope of improving understanding, care and support for families in the future.

There is absolutely no pressure to donate. Even the smallest amount would mean so much to me and will go towards helping a really important cause.

Thank you for taking the time to read my story, support me and if you could please share my page. ❤️

100K for four babies who will always be part of me. 🩷💙