Jo Garrod

Run 50k in May 2026

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I’m running 50k in May for families facing baby loss

I have the privilege to work with amazing people - but for some of them this charity means a huge amount.  I have witnessed first hand the pure heart ache they have had to endure from losing their babies.  I wanted to give something back to them to let them know I care, I want to help in some way and that silently they are in my hearts.

I am therefore running 50km in May for them and every family who have suffered baby loss. 

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 target 50 kms

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Thank you to my Sponsors

£40

Antony Poppleton

Antony Poppleton Sweepstake Money 🇦🇷

£20

Tom + Katie Hill

For all those who’ve been through such heartbreak. Sending love to Maud, James and baby Fern ❤️

£10

Mark

Well done Jo

£33.15

Lizzie

Well done - such a great cause!

£16.74

Yasmine Crane

For baby Fern🤎

£50

Tom Longhurst

£11.55

Tracy Coombes

In memory of Fern. Thinking of Maud and James. A fantastic cause - thank you for doing this.

£28

Rachel Picken

Well done on all your efforts raising money for a special cause. Best of luck x

£25

James Hanson

Good luck Jo!

£6.18

Genna Turnbull

Good Luck, Jo.

£22.80

Jemma Peacock

£6.18

Rosie Maclean

Thinking of you all throughout this incredibly tough time 🩷

£28

Hannah B

Thank you

£6.11

Clare Pearse

£10

Harry Burgess

A really great cause

£11.33

Anna Winiarczyk

In memory of Fern 🤍

£11.33

Emma Webb

For beautiful fern 🤍🕊️ Thinking of you always Maud and James xx

£27.05

Claudia, Issy And Charlie Emerson

❤️

£25

Samantha Cragg

Such a great charity, I have never got over the loss of my Charlie. Good luck xxx

£11.33

Anonymous

£20

Jennifer Martin

£27.05

Alice Feare

To lovely Maud and James in memory of their gorgeous daughter Fern. We will always remember her. Anything to support her incredible family. Sending all my love, as always! Alice x x x

£16.56

Emma Crawley

In memory of Fern 🩷 A fantastic cause xx

£11.33

Emily Barrett

For Maud, James and Fern❤️ thinking of you xxx

£11.33

Sammie Newman

To maud and James Thinking of the 3 of you sending lots of love 💕

£11.33

Anna White

Such an amazing cause.. You have both been in my thoughts ❤️❤️❤️

£11.33

Izzy H

Good Luck Jo!! Thank you for running and raising money for such an important charity 🫶🏻 Here on behalf of Maud, James and Fern xxx

£11.33

Lorna Davis

Sending love to you all ❤️

£11.33

Anonymous

£5

Megan Griffiths

For baby Fern 🩷

£27.05

Gemma Worsfold

For my friend and colleague Maud and James, and for beautiful Fern. Thank you Jo for raising money for this amazing charity, it’s an incredible thing to do.

£10

Jessica Turner

For supporting an amazing charity and in memory of Fern 🤍

£11.33

Zara

For Maud, James and Fern

£10

Daniela Scialo-page

For baby Fern - Rest in Peace Beautiful Angel 🤍

£11.09

Katie Waghorn

Fern💗💗

£20

Jess

For Baby Fern 💜

£11.33

Georgia B

For Fern. A beautiful angel 🤍

£11.33

Tracey Hough

£11.33

Sally Martin

Good luck Jo! Thank you for supporting this amazing cause.

£5

Barbara

In memory of baby Fern xx

£53.32

Stefan And Emily

Best of luck Jo - An amazing charity

£32.23

Ros Smith And Jeff Foster

What a wonderful thing to do Jo. Our hearts go out to Maud and James and little Fern, and the rest of their families. The support that SANDS gives in these absolutely heartbreaking circumstances really is fantastic.

£32.23

Matt & Claire Eldridge

£21.84

Chris C

For Fern Long, best of luck!

£16.20

Anonymous

£27.05

Laura Watson

£21.84

Issy Cushnie

For my brave wonderful friends Maud and James and for their baby who we’ll think of forever, Fern. And to all the others families that your amazing money raised will support ❤️

£32.23

Grant Waller

£32.23

Andy & Natalie Brooks

Great cause! Good luck Jo you’ll smash it.

£50

Craigo

Great casue

£27.05

Jimmy Brooks

Love to Longy & Maud ❤️

£53.32

Steven And Elliot Miles

£20

Anonymous

£53.32

Gareth Barker

£21.84

Anonymous

£106

Justine, Katy & Natalie

Donating for a very special cause and in memory of baby Fern. Sending all our love, Justine, Katy & Natalie xxx

£27.05

Chloe Underwood

For Maud, James and Fern, and all the other families of some much loved and missed little ones 🤍

£32.23

Caroline Gumbley

Wonderful cause. Thank you. With love and thoughts with anyone who has gone through this terrible tragedy - particularly James and Maud x

£6.11

Anonymous

£27.05

Hannah Altomare

£26.45

Jimmy Osborne

Thinking of Fern and her family

£5

Anonymous

£25

Paul Dubbelman

£15

Sári

£27.05

Dane & Charlotte

£11.33

Anonymous

£6.11

Anonymous

£21.84

Harry Andrews

£21.84

Chloe

For baby Fern 💗

£21.84

Denna

In memory of baby Fern ❤️

£21.84

Denise Lester

Wishing you a successful run for such a good cause. Also joy and happiness in your forthcoming run and life both

£53.32

Lyn & Nick

£27.05

Tina F

In memory of Fern Long.

£21.84

Mandy Drake

For Fern xxx

£27.05

Bridie Macdonald

Such an important cause!

£100

Anonymous

In memory : Fern Long

£11.33

Alyson Heath

£11.33

Gail

Such a wonderful thing to do for Maud and James. Enjoy the running xxx Love Gail x

£32.23

Nigel Foster

£27.05

Karen & Graham

Donate in memory of Fern Long and support of Maud & James

£32.23

Cappa Hughes

£27.05

Cathy Roberts

Thank you.

£27.05

Jane Flanders

£21.84

Sue B

Hope you raise loads of money for this amazing charity.

£27.05

Linda Utting

Good luck for a great cause

£21.84

Natalie Cattaneo

£11.33

Reece

£21.84

Jack P

All the best x

£25

Jason Woolsey

Such sad news do it for mr long #mynumber9

£11.33

Jen Jupp

For an incredible cause, in memory of beautiful Fern <3

£11.33

Anonymous

£11.33

Anonymous

£11.33

Sarah

£53.32

Ben And Megan Leese

£11.33

Donna

£11.33

Alex Mcnab

£5

Donna Martin

For Maud, James and Fern, with love, Donna xx

£27.05

Mdh

£53.32

James And Maud

Thank you Jo ❤️

£10

Luke Charsley

£27.05

George Axson

Great effort Jo! Go well! George, Gene, Erin & Eve

£21.84

Helen & Family

£32.23

Stephanie Wescott

Thank you for raising money for such an amazing charity.

£27.05

Will Hollis

£20

Simon Knight

Pure class x

£11.33

David

Good luck and think this is an amazing charity

£11.33

Richard Harris

£32.23

Jane Fairbrother

You're amazing !

£27.05

Martin & Freddie Garrod

We are proud of you Xxxx

£25

Jangir Sidhu

£32.23

The Harris’s

Happy running Jo!

£12

Sarah Riley

Amazing stuff Jo! Well done for supporting such an incredible charity.

£6.11

Sam Hartnett

Well done, Jo. Thinking of everyone affected by the tragedy of losing a child.

£15

Sheridan

Good luck Jo!

£11.33

Emma Farrow

Good Luck Jo! x

£32.23

Claire Spain

Good luck Jo. !!!

£20

Sarah Roberts

Good luck Jo and well done for supporting a great charity xxx

£21.84

Dianne

Good Luck! Xx

£32.23

L Sharpe

Such a great cause Jo ❤️.

£20

Emma Pea

Go Jo! 🏃‍♀️ Brilliant cause xx

£25

Heidi

Incredible charity - thank you for supporting them xx

£21.84

Shelley

Huge good luck x

£25

Michelle

Well done Jo, fantastic cause, best of luck x

£25

Jo Porter

You’ve got this Jo ❤️ What a fantastic cause too Lots of love Jo, Sie and Jaxon x x x x

£32.23

Mum

Go for it Jo You can do it Great charity Mum xx

£25

Nigel & Fi

Fantastic cause. No doubt you will smash it

£10

James And Gemma X

Good luck Jo 🍀

£27.05

Dan Bowen

Good luck Jo, you are a bloody legend

£11.33

Zoe Hopkins

Well done Jo, very worthy cause. Zoe x

£32.23

Dobbo

What an amazing cause, go smash this Macca xx

£11.33

Emma

Best of luck

£20

Em, Steve, Lots And Lewis Xxxx

A great cause - Em, Steve, Lots and Lewis xxxx

£21.84

Jo Garrod