Walking for Sands: For the Babies We’ll Never Forget

Some things in life are incredibly difficult to put into words. Pregnancy and baby loss is one of them.

I’ve decided to take part in a charity walk for Sands, a charity that is very close to my heart, following my own experience of multiple miscarriages.

Every loss has left its own mark. The sadness, the questions, the hopes that came with each pregnancy, and then the heartbreak of having those hopes taken away. There are no easy words for that kind of pain, and no simple way to explain what it feels like to lose a baby — even when that baby was only with you for a short time.

But they were loved.

They were wanted.

And they will always be part of my story.

Taking part in this walk is my way of remembering the babies I’ve lost and honouring the pregnancies that meant so much to me. It is also my way of standing alongside the many other parents and families who have experienced the unimaginable pain of pregnancy and baby loss.

Sands does incredibly important work supporting people through these experiences, while also working to improve care and raise awareness around pregnancy and baby loss. For families going through something so devastating, knowing that there is support and understanding can mean more than people realise.

This walk won't just be a walk for me. With every step, I’ll be carrying memories, grief, love and hope.

I’ll be walking for the babies I never got to hold.

For the little lives that were here, however briefly.

For the parents who have had to say goodbye far too soon.

For anyone who has felt alone in their grief.

And for all the babies who will never be forgotten.

If you are able to support me by donating, sharing my fundraising page, or simply keeping me in your thoughts every day of September, I would be incredibly grateful. Every donation, no matter how small, can help Sands continue to support families affected by pregnancy and baby loss.

This is a deeply personal journey for me, and I know there will probably be tears along the way. But there will also be love.

Because grief is the price we pay for having loved someone so deeply.

I’ll walk in memory.
I’ll walk for awareness.
I’ll walk for hope.
And I’ll walk for the babies who will forever hold a place in my heart. ❤️