Kalin Dawson

I’m taking part in Sands Ribbon Run

I will be walking 10K for the Sands Ribbon Run in October (9th-15th) during Baby Loss Awareness Week in memory of my son, Noah Avery Dawson, who was born sleeping on 7th July 2026. He was 16+3 weeks gestation and weighed a tiny 70 grams. 

We were able to spend over 24 hours with our son, giving him cuddles, making memories, taking photos and even introducing him to his big brother Gabriel. The loss of our boy is profound for our family, and he will never be forgotten. 

We were able to be cared for in our local bereavement suite, with use of a cold cot, and were able to come home with a memory box filled with hand and foot prints and other invaluable keepsakes. We had the opportunity to take photos of our son using water immersion photography, and remain under the care of the bereavement midwives whilst he is undergoing a post mortem examination at Great Ormand Street Hospital. 

This is all possible because of the hard work charities like Sands do and the widespread reach their campaigning, training and fundraising has. Without this, not even that long ago, we may have not even been able to see our son after I delivered him. He would have been disposed of as medical waste.

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.