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Janine Spence

Run 2k a Day in February 2026

Help Janine raise 1500!

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79
kms

My target 56 kms

I’m running 2k a day in Febuary for families facing baby loss

I’ve committed to running 2k a day this February 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.

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£1,680 + £195.30 GiftAid

My Goal

£1,500

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My Updates

One week in , some observations...

Sunday 8th Feb
Running every day isnt easy, no matter the distance.  I thought it would be easy.  it isnt.  But some days are.  The other day, I woke at 4:30 am to get ready to go to a breakfast that I was helping to put out.  I am a freelance chef and sometimes I work odd hours.  I was not looking forward to running when I returned from London.  But the sun was shining. I put my earphones in, played some music and ran to the beat. I ran pretty fast. and the energy was pumping though my veins, my heart was pounding.  when I was reaching the end of my 2 k, I was pretty emotional, like I was feeling my grief in a different way, I was feeling all the parents who dont have their baby in their arms.  and I ran for them with deep love in my heart.  Since Rae died, I havent been living much.  I have found pockets of joy, I have allowed myself to laugh without guilt.  But I know that there are many out there riding their grief with heavy hearts and I understand that. 

I just wanted to share that I am grateful for you all - for sponsoring, for understanding how much this month is going to move me not just physically , but mentally.  I am finding the courage to live.  I turned 45 on Saturday.  I felt Rae, I felt and continue to feel so lost some times. I will have a broken heart forever.  But I am ok with that because I love my daughter. I honour her by raising money.  I honour all of you and all of the parents out there feeling the pieces of their heart shattered... 
I'll keep going.  Thank you for running with me, whether in real life or wherever you are! with a grateful heart - Mahalo. ja 

The eve of Feb kick off.

Saturday 31st Jan
There is a full moon tomorrow. It always surprises me how mesmerising a full moon is.  When I was younger I don’t think I slowed down enough to notice it.  But the older I get, the more I am in awe of what is around me. I’ll be 45 next week. I know that I can do this, running. It’s enough to get the lungs working but not too long where I feel it’s not doable. I’ve been really surprised by the support. What I didn’t realise was how much it was going to put a spotlight of my own story, how my daughter Rae died. I’m so used to being fairly anonymous. Here I am sharing my link to a fundraising page about how I’m running for all the babies who died, including my own. And I will I guess talk about it more if it feels right. But for now, I’m so grateful to each one of you who has donated. It has been surprising and has made my shy heart open. 

The need to do something

Sunday 25th Jan
As I sit here, nearing the end of January 2026, I find myself wanting to do something.

I got almost 6 months with Rae , it will never be enough. She should be here with us. But I’m not just running for her, I’m running for all the mothers who are not with their babies. I see you all, my heart aches for us all. I will run for us. 
🧡🪶

Thank you to my Sponsors

£106

Clare Linney

RUN LIKE THE WIND or maybe a warm breeze

£106

Melanie Spence

Well done - we are very proud of you!

£103.60

Mo Herne

Go girl go!

£100

Pie

You're amazing.

£100

Michael Lee

Go Ja! Sending love from Michael, Cece & Family

£77.70

Secret Admierer Fellow Leather Hard Potter😘

❤️

£77.70

A Leather Hard Potter In Awe

You’ve got this, run Ja run!

£53.32

Lily & Tim Furnival

You’re the best

£53.32

Jax

Good luck Ja! You’re amazing! 🙌🏼❤️

£53.32

Ann King

Always in out thoughts

£50

Laura Walters

You got this Ja! Laura & David x

£50

Lara

Go Jaja! Your strength and love inspire us all x

£50

Karola Zakrzewska

You’re amazing!

£42.79

Stu, Kelli & Brode

♥️♥️♥️

£42.79

Brad & Jade

£32.23

Rebecca Foote

Go Ja poo, you legend! Xxx

£32.23

Lewis

Good luck with the running!!!!

£32.23

Amy Norton

You can do anything in this world my friend. Rae is with you every step in your life 🤍 Love you, Amy x x

£32.23

Amy Hughes

You’re an inspiration xx

£27.05

Sarah Anderson

£27.05

Harriet Jenkins

£27.05

Paul Willcocks

Run with a smile . Best of luck

£27.05

Charlie Copeland

You’re my hero. I love you. X

£25

Anna Harris

Go Ja Go! Xxxxxx

£25

Kasha Barton

Never stop inspiring everyone. So proud of you xx

£25

Zandra And Family

Amazing! Sending you lots of love for your 2ks xxx

£25

J&b

£21.84

Anonymous

Proud of you x

£21.84

Jacqueline Smith

£21.84

Keely Clarke

Amazing! 💕

£21.84

Hannah W

Great challenge for a very worthy cause. Am sure you’ll smash it just the way you do every class at the gym 🙌💪🏼👊🏻

£21.84

Alice And Jack

You go girl x

£21.36

Lizzie Lauchlan

Good luck with your challenge...... sending you all our best wishes x

£20

Claire Graham-mckeown (from Gym And Jab Classes)

What an inspiration you are! You’ve totally got this.

£20

Pippa Lowe

Hi lovely. So sorry to hear this. Thinking of you as you take on this challenge. Love Pippa x

£16.56

Jo Gannon

🧡

£11.33

Leon Manco

£11.33

Nicola Jones

Amazing!

£11.33

Gina

I love you my friend, can’t wait to run with you and hold Rae in our hearts.

£11.33

Waleed Jab

Thanks for doing this ❤️

£11.33

Karen Fenton

This has affected my family as well. Such a worthy charity. Good luck Ja.

£11.33

Nasreen Hijazi

With all our Love Nasreen and Stephen xxxx

£11.33

Sue Scamell

I’m Holly’s Mum and Waleed’s mother in law xx

£10

Grayson Ward

Good luck Ja. And I hope that you don’t get tired! GOOD LUCK JA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🤞🤞🍀🍀