Julia Smith

I’m walking 100K in September in memory of my grandson Oaklee

100K Walk for SANDS — In Memory of My Beautiful Grandson Oaklee .

In September , I will be taking on a huge personal challenge — walking 100 kilometres to raise money for SANDS, in memory of my beautiful grandson, Oaklee who was born sleeping at 35 weeks.

No grandparent should ever have to experience the heartbreak of losing a grandchild before they have even had the chance to know them, hold them, hear them cry or watch them grow.

My grandson may have had a short life, but he has left a permanent place in our family and in our hearts. He will always be remembered, always be loved and will never be forgotten.

This 100K walk is going to be physically and emotionally challenging, but every step I take will be for him.

I am walking for my grandson. I am walking for his memory. And I am walking for my daughter and my son in law who have experienced the devastating loss of a baby.

SANDS provides vital support to bereaved families and helps people through one of the darkest experiences anyone can face. By taking part in this challenge, I hope to raise money and awareness so that other families don't have to face their grief alone.

If you can spare anything, no matter how small, I would be incredibly grateful for your support. Every donation will help SANDS continue the work they do for bereaved families.

And to my beautiful grandson:

You were here for such a short time, but you will be loved for a lifetime.

Every single kilometre will be for you.

100K for you. ❤️

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Thank you.