Jemma Reed

I’m taking part in Sands Ribbon Run

On 14 February 2021, we lost our beautiful baby girl at just 21 weeks.

My waters broke far too early, and after 3 weeks of uncertainty and hoping for a different outcome, we had to let her go and give birth to her.

It was during Covid, and so much of it was spent feeling frightened and alone. But we were incredibly lucky to have the most amazing midwives and doctors at St Richard’s looking after us and helping us through something no parent should ever have to go through.

We have never forgotten our little girl. We never will. She is part of our family, and always will be.

This year, I’m taking part in the Sands Ribbon Run for her. Just me, putting one foot in front of the other — quite literally! 😂 I’m trying to get fitter, run a bit more and be healthier for her brother and sister, while doing something to remember their sister and help other families who find themselves facing the same heartbreaking loss..

My target is 5km but I want to push it to 10km over a couple of runs (probably 3!) if I can! 

For our girl. Always. 💗

I’ve committed to taking part in Sands Ribbon Run which takes place during Baby Loss Awareness Week (9-15 October) 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.