Gemma Chapman

2026 Walk 100k in September

I’m walking 100K in September for families facing baby loss

I’ve committed to walking 100K in September 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.

My Activity Tracking

121
kms

My target 100 kms

My Achievements

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Donated to myself

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Received First Donation

First walk logged

Received 10 donations

Increased Fundraising Target

Halfway there!

Completed 100km

My Updates

💙 I DID IT! 100K FOR SANDS! 💙

Tuesday 22nd Sep

💙 I DID IT! 100K FOR SANDS! 💙

Throughout September, I was the challenge of walking 100K to raise awareness and funds for SANDS, a charity that is incredibly close to my heart.

And today, after just 22 days… I’ve done it! 100K COMPLETE! 🚶‍♀️🎉

It’s been a challenge trying to fit it in, but knowing I was doing it for such an important cause has kept me going every step of the way.

I want to say a massive thank you to everyone who has taken the time to message me, encourage me, check in on my progress and cheer me on. Every single message has meant so much.

But most importantly, thank you from the bottom of my heart to everyone who has sponsored me. Your generosity means more than I can put into words, and it will help SANDS continue to support families through the unimaginable loss of a baby.

I’m incredibly proud to have completed the challenge, but even more proud to have done it for SANDS and the families they support. 💙

100K done. 22 days. One very special cause. 🥹💙

Thank you, thank you, thank you! xx

🚶‍♀️ 94K DONE… JUST 6K TO GO! 💙

Monday 21st Sep

🚶‍♀️ 94K DONE… JUST 6K TO GO! 💙

This month I’m taking on the challenge of walking 100K for SANDS, and I’m so happy to say that I’ve now walked 94K! 🥳

That means I’m so close to reaching my 100K target, and I couldn’t have got this far without all the support, encouragement and kind words along the way. ❤️

If you’ve thought about sponsoring me but just haven’t got around to it yet, there’s still plenty of time! Every donation, no matter how big or small, would mean so much to me and, most importantly, would help support an incredibly important charity.

If you don’t know about SANDS, they really are a fantastic charity. They provide support to parents and families when the unthinkable happens — the loss of a baby through stillbirth or neonatal death. They are there to help bereaved families through something no parent should ever have to experience.

So, just 6K to go… I’m nearly there! 💪🏼💙

Thank you so much to everyone who has sponsored me, shared my posts, encouraged me or simply asked how I’m getting on. It genuinely means the world. ❤️

If you’d like to sponsor me, my fundraising page is still open. Every donation makes a difference. 💙

#100KforSANDS #SANDS #Fundraising #100KChallenge #Stillbirth #NeonatalDeath #EveryStepCounts

💙 69km done… 31km to go! 💙

Sunday 13th Sep

💙 69km done… 31km to go! 💙

I can’t quite believe I’ve already managed 69 kilometres towards my 100K target this month! 🏃‍♀️

The support so far has been absolutely incredible. I’ve received some truly lovely messages, and the donations have meant more to me than I can put into words. Thank you so much to everyone who has supported me. ❤️

There’s still plenty of time to donate, and if you can spare just £1, it really can make a difference to families who are grieving the devastating loss of their babies.

I should know. 💔

Every kilometre I walk and every pound raised is for those families, and I’m determined to keep going and reach that 100K target.

If you’re able to donate, no matter how small, I’d be incredibly grateful. £1 really can make a difference. 💙

Thank you for following my journey, supporting me, and helping me turn these kilometres into something that can make a real difference. 🙏

69K ✔️ | 100K 🎯 | Let’s do this!

This September, I’m taking on the challenge of walking 100K for SANDS 💙👣

Tuesday 1st Sep
This September, I’m taking on the challenge of walking 100K for SANDS 💙👣
SANDS is a charity that means a huge amount to me for very personal reasons, and supporting families through baby loss is something very close to my heart.
I’d love to raise as much as I can to help SANDS continue the incredible support they provide.
If all my Facebook & Instagram friends could donate just £1, it would make such a difference. Every pound counts, and it would mean so much to me and to the families SANDS support. 💙
And if any of my friends or family would like to join me for any of my walks throughout September, you are more than welcome to come along! 👣💙
Thank you for supporting me on this challenge. 💙

Thank you to my Sponsors

£12.25

Paula Smith

Well Done Gemma !!!

£55.88

Richard Chapman

100km done! We are all so proud of you! Even Ted couldn’t keep up! x

£23.45

Jo And Paul Nicholls

Amazing achievement!

£20

Elizabeth Kempson

£6.56

Karen Slater

Wow you smashed it Gemma... well done you - such a great cause!

£10

Phil Clark

Well done Gemma, great achievement!

£12.25

Christie Wallis

Well done 👏

£28.44

Miranda Price

Well done Gemma xx

£55.88

Tammy Davies

Well done sweetheart so proud of you xxx

£10

Valerie Mahoney

£55.88

Colin Judkins

Great cause.

£20

John Gardner

Well done, Gemma - we’re all really proud of you. John, Flo, Arthur and Grace

£33.83

David

Keep going Gemma, great work!!

£10

Flo Gardner

xxx

£12.25

The Dons

Well done - proud of you 🧡💜

£12.25

Aidan O'sullivan

£20

Stacey Owen

Amazing effort so far, you will smash it! And all for a really great cause x

£55.88

Phil Hall

Looks like you’re smashing it Gemma !!! Great cause & well done.

£10

Harry Pearson

Good Luck Gemma!

£20

Rebecca Fensome

Good Luck Gemma 🤍

£10

Donna

£10

Martin Barclay

good luck ❤️

£12.25

Jane Chapman

£12.25

Bev

£1.53

Jonah Donovan

Good luck 🤞

£17.89

Kim Attenborough

Good luck Gemma, really good cause! All the best.

£12.01

Harinder Malhi

Good luck! You've got this! x

£10

Alice Kirkham

Good luck Gemma x

£10

Sam Taylor

Good luck Gemma

£100

Paul Peacock

The exercise will do you good , You need it😊😊😊

£10

Zafar Wasim

Best of Luck Gemma and very sorry to hear about this. Best wishes, Zaf

£12.25

Abby North

£12.25

Liza Percy

£12.25

Yvette Whittingham

Good luck 🍀

£12.25

Laura Hennigan

Good Luck Gem xx

£23.45

Jeff

Good effort Gem

£10

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