Emma Wolstenholme

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I’m running 50k in May for families facing baby loss

My friends will tell you that I’m a pretty useless runner. I think the extent of my prowess was running the mile at school once (because Bec made me) and then doing a 5k dressed as Santa. Other than that it’s just running for the bus when I’m late (which is quite often).

But I’ve decided to get on my trainers and run 50k in May in aid of Sands, as it’s a cause close to my heart.

Baby Loss.

When you don’t get to bring home the little one you expected to - a baby you already loved, planned what their life might look like, and imagined a future full of memories with, then it can be utterly heartbreaking and bewildering.

So anyone that can help and support you navigate the weeks, months and years after baby loss is so important. When we lost our baby Remi six years ago, we were fortunate to be supported with counselling for free by a fantastic charity. I’d love to be able to pay that forward and raise money for Sands to help others.

So anything you can spare for this wonderful charity will be amazing.. and every penny will spur me on to reach my goal.

About Sands:

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.

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My Updates

5K run to celebrate

Sunday 31st May

Yesterday I did my first proper 5k (no stopping!) with ParkRun, to celebrate the end of this challenge. I couldn’t have done it without your generous donations, so thank you 🙏 From someone who struggled running for more than 2 mins - now I might just have developed the running bug. It’s been a privilege to do this to raise money for Sands.

50K Done!!

Wednesday 27th May

Crossed the 50K mark with a beautiful run in the sunshine this morning ☺️ Made possible by all your donations 🩷. But as the month’s not quite out yet, I’m going to raise my target to 60K for that last push!

2 weeks down!

Friday 15th May

Today marks two weeks’ running - today I did my first non stop run for 20 minutes to celebrate!

£1000!

Saturday 9th May

Your amazing donations have meant that today I passed the £1000 mark. Thank you all so much.

To celebrate I’ve just done my longest run yet 🤸🏻‍♀️9 days straight for running.. and me knees are still going ☺️ (with a lot of help from Beyoncé).

Today’s running buddy

Sunday 3rd May

He was not impressed with lack of stopping and sniffing opportunities

Daily progress on Strava

Saturday 2nd May

Run 2 done! You can follow my daily progress here:

https://strava.app.link/RzE9hWk1N2b

First run done!

Friday 1st May

Very excited to get started (albeit slowly because I’m rubbish at running). Thank you again to everyone who’s sponsored me! I can’t believe the total is nearly £1000 🩷

Thank you!!

Monday 27th Apr

£500 raised for Sands already 🩷 how amazing!! Thank you all so much xxx

Thank you to my Sponsors

£22.80

Prachi

Well done Em 👍❤️ amazing effort! Prach, Seth, Aaran and Uma xx

£10

Lisa Robson

£11.55

Camille Niermans

So proud of you, you’re gonna smash this 👊🏻 best of luck !

£28

Linda

Wishing you good luck

£53.32

Jane & Chris Buckley

Hope you are enjoying the challenge! Keep on running……🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️ for the good cause.

£32.23

Nish

You are just amazing Em xxxx

£25

Lorna Hartnett

Well done Emma!

£53.32

Alaka Prodhan

Love you Em ❤️💪🏾 Xx

£25

Diane Perry

With love and admiration x

£32.23

Eisha

£53.32

Eve Wolstenholme

You're incredible! You've got this! 💪 Love you always!

£53.32

Ben Wolstenholme

The best Mum both Remi and El could have ever have wished for. I love you :)

£27.05

Erin Leatherbarrow

Good luck x

£21.84

Molly Beresford

Good luck Emma!! You’re an inspiration 💖

£27.05

Laura Jean Marsh

Good luck! LJ x

£27.05

Emily

Sending you loads of love xxx

£21.84

Jamie Lee

You have my every sympathy and much admiration, Emma. An important cause x

£32.23

Helena Rapley

Whooo! Go Emma ❤️ love Sam and Helena xxx

£32.23

Sarah Stanger

Good luck, hope it goes ok

£53.32

Bec Rowley

You gots dis! (Stretch)

£53.32

Lucy Elliston

We love you! Lots of love, Lucy, Andy, Autumn & Marley xxxx

£53.32

Sarah Morgan

Go Emo! You are brilliant and we love you lots! Xxx

£32.23

Clare Miller

A wonderful charity that does such good work. Good luck Emma. X

£53.32

Dave W

Good luck Emma. Remi would be very proud x

£5

Claire Wolf

Well done and best of luck 🤍

£21.84

The O’dairs

Good Luck! A really great cause. Love Lindsay Graham Millie and Archie xx

£21.84

Fred L

Awesome cause, awesome woman. X

£53.32

Lorraine Wolstenholme

Every Good Wish for this wonderful cause xx

£50