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I’m taking part in Sands Ribbon Run
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.
£20 - could provide a bereaved family with a memory box to help create and keep safe precious and lasting memories of their baby.
£35 - could answer a call from someone reaching out for support who has been through pregnancy loss or the death of a baby.
£100 - could help ensure every hospital in the UK has a dedicated Sands volunteer to help healthcare professionals access our training, guidance and support.
My story:
I'm running in honour of our beautiful baby boy, Tobias who was born sleeping 12th May at 18+2 weeks, weighing a very tiny 140g. 💙
My 12 week scan showed an anomaly meaning a referral to the fetal medicine unit. He had a large exomphalos (organs on the outside of his body) and after many scans and an amniocentesis, 5 weeks later we received the diagnosis of Edwards Syndrome. We were one of the unlucky 1 in 5000, no known cause but a life limiting condition where the majority of babies don't make it to term. 💔 He was very much wanted and loved and took a piece of my heart with him and now I'm trying to navigate how to be a mummy to an angel baby, recognising he existed but at the same time keeping it from Bella until she's old enough to understand and process it.
The memory box we received is treasured and I take comfort in the keepsakes inside as well as the tiny foot and handprints. 💙
My Achievements
Fundraising page
Updated Profile Pic
Added a Blog Post
Received 5 Donations
Raised £100
Raised £150
Reached Goal
Increased Target
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I did it!
Saturday 10th Oct Whilst 5k is not particularly extraordinary, anyone who knows me, knows I hate running, I'm not good at it, I'm not fast and I've never had a desire to do an event. Just running with another person (let alone a big group) is something I've not done before and way out of my comfort zone, so this was a real personal challenge. I was very anxious this morning and dug deep for my 'mummy strength', hoping to be a mum to be proud of.This week is baby loss awareness week, bringing awareness to something that affects many more people than you'd think. This weekend in particular is very poignant to me, and I ran in honour of a very special baby boy. Share
Thank you to my Sponsors
£12.25
Clare Burt
£20
Bradley Matthews
Well done for turning something so hard into something positive :)
£54.68
Nigel Woolford
Well done my dear, you are just awesome xxx
£25
D & P
Well done kerry xx
£28.44
Jacquetta Woolford
Thinking of you and sending big hugs xx
£12.25
Cheryl Smart
£27.84
Anonymous
£55.88
Lou & Chris
What a lovely way to honour Tobias and keep his memory alive. You should be so proud of what you’ve achieved. Sending lots of love to you all xxx
£28.44
Anonymous
Well done kerry x
£50
Abs Xx
Lots of love to you and Tobias! An incredible way to share his memory and raise money to support others going though the unimaginable. Love you millions xxx
£100
Amazing achievement by an amazing mummy. Well done Kerry xx