Jessica Archer

Run 2k a Day in January 2026

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My target 62 kms

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

I’ve committed to running 2k a day this January 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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My Updates

Running for Rafaela

Tuesday 3rd Feb

Walking for Rafaela

Saturday 24th Jan
Little 2k walk with these two cuties, Rafaela’s little brother & sister.

Rafaela’s Daddy

Sunday 18th Jan
16k ran today by Rafaela’s Daddy, her Godfather, uncle Kie, Mr Presley & Mr Marley x

Running for Rafaela

Sunday 18th Jan
Due to injuring my knee, Rafaela’s Daddy is taking over this challenge in memory of our girl, until my knee is better. Thank you so much to everyone who has donated. It means the world to us 🫶🏼 hopefully be back running soon for my baby girl xx 

Running for Rafaela

Wednesday 14th Jan
Very slow one today, knee still really sore unfortunately. Hopefully be back to normal soon. But nice to get out in the fresh air with Mr Presley!

Walking for Rafaela

Saturday 10th Jan
Walked my 2k today, due to my knee being sore from yesterdays run & the day before 😢 hopefully be back running soon, but the whole clan (minus Rei Rei) joined me tonight 😝

Running for Rafaela

Friday 9th Jan
2k run done tonight with Mr Presley, feeling it tonight, after a long day 😅 but we keep going for these precious babies. Thank you for all your donations! It means the world to me xx

Thank you everyone 🫶🏼

Thursday 8th Jan
Thank you so much to everyone who has donated so far! It really means the world to me! 
You are helping me keep Rafaela’s memory alive & helping so many bereaved families who need it 🫶🏼💛

Running for Rafaela

Thursday 8th Jan
Refreshing 2k today with my sister & her doggo xx

Running for Rafaela

Wednesday 7th Jan
4k today, as I missed yesterdays run! Running with my sister & Mr Presley

Running for Rafaela

Monday 5th Jan
Evening run tonight, joined by Rafaela’s auntie Liv & Mr Presley 🐶

Running For Rafaela

Sunday 4th Jan
4th JAN. Just me & Presley today, fresh run in the snow.

Running for Rafaela

Sunday 4th Jan
3rd JAN, Reiná my eldest daughter joined me running with our dog, Presley on this one.

Running for Rafaela

Sunday 4th Jan
I signed up on 1st January so ran 4k on 2nd to make up for it 😆

Rafaela's Mummy

Sunday 4th Jan
Hello, I'm Jessica, Rafaela's mummy. In June 2022, we lost our 2nd baby girl, at 34 weeks + 4 days, due to an undetected infection (Strep B) which caused my waters to break prematurely, resulting to our beautiful girl being born still the following day. Nothing could've ever prepared me for losing my daughter and every moment that followed. Losing a child is a pain no parent should ever have to feel or go through, but it happens, everyday, families hearts shatter and their worlds crumble. 
I was so unaware of baby loss before it happened to me. I truly never, ever believed that would've happened to me & my baby girl and it did.  Giving birth to Rafaela has changed me in ways I can't even explain but it has made me realise that happiness & sadness can coexist together in everyday life & events. She taught me how precious life is and I am grateful she is mine and she chose me to be her mummy, my lemon girly. 

I am not a runner, I am a busy mum of 4 babies (3 earth-side) but I wanted to take part in SANDS Run 2k a day, in memory of my beautiful daughter, Rafaela Lucia-Olivia and would love if you could help me raise awareness and support such a wonderful charity.

 Please Donate as little or as much as you can, you're helping so many bereaved families get the support that they so desperately need, and helping me honour my precious girl and keeping her memory alive. 

I will also be running in loving memory of,
Delilah Hope, Rowan Graham, Olive Everly Dora Dench (Blueberry & Seraphina), Oscar Yeulett, Frankie Peers-Murphy, Leah McConnell, Lyra Hope, Emerson, William Jerry, Nova King, Lorenzo, Benjamin, Benji, Eli Tookey, Reuben Levell-Shaw, Reuben, Theodore Skelding, Lucas Bradley, Harris Marcus Kane, Kaylum, Baby Varnham, Freya Rae Chapman, Ella Grace, Maila, Harper, Alhéna, Penny & Lyla, Z.M.C, Monica, Asher, Oscar Hobert, Roséo, Isaac, Luca, Baby Goodban, Remy, Caspar, Callum Nash, Luna King Elphick, Joni, Clarissa-Mai, Leo Benjamin, Chase & Aubrey, Zeke Taylor & Hope Karylene, Shais & Naami, Nova & Ronnie-Reign, Mabel, Kayode, Baby Joshy, Margaret Highfield, Aspen Beau & Aubrey.

Thank you to my Sponsors

£50

Laura Levell

All my love Jess a well done. Nanny Laura xxxxx

£32.23

Jane Howell

Shine bright ✨ Baby Rafaela an all the Beautiful Babies. Love you Jess ALWAYS ⭐️💫✨

£32.23

Freya Hardwick

£32.23

Helen Hardwick

Wonderful mummy to your 4 beautiful babies xxxx🩷💛🩵🩷🫶

£32.23

Catherine And Chris Street

Love as always. Xxx

£27.05

Camille Burns

🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷

£27.05

Colin, Anne N Tom Archer

£27.05

Tyler Boston

Strength beyond words ❤️

£21.84

Olivia Howell

So proud of you

£21.84

Flick, Barny & Hazel

£21.84

Natalie Mcloughlin

Your beautiful Rafaela will always be remembered. As will all the beautiful angels that she is playing with.🤍💕🤍💙💕🤍

£20

Yvonne Woods

Good Luck Jess xx 🩷

£20

Jayne Stapleton

Lots of love Jess x x x

£16.56

Sharmaine Duell

£15

Chloe Mcloughlin

Beautiful Rafaela will always be remembered 🤍 Good luck Jess 💗 xxx

£11.33

Molly Highfield

£11.33

Becky Stephens

£11.33

Laura Macy

Proud of you Jess, what a beautiful thing to do 💖

£11.33

Alyce Varnham

You are amazing

£11.33

Jodie Wright

Good luck Jess ❤️

£10

Meg Hulse

❤️❤️❤️ all my love!

£10

Ginah & Rowan

🩷

£10

Liberty Bassnett

Lovely way to honour your beautiful girl 💛

£10

Georgie Street

£10

Amy-lea Goodban

Go on girl! What a great challenge!! 💛🍋 Thanks for including our baby Jessica 🤍

£6.11

Renáe

£5

Kiah Hackney

All the best luck in the world to you Jess! Amazing🤍

£5

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