Lauren Paradine

2026 My Marathon My Way

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im walking this marathon in memory of my baby Frankie born sleeping 22.05.26

I’ve committed to completing 26.2miles 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.

Rest in peace my beautiful baby Frankie 

Carried for a moment 

Loved for  lifetime 

Thank you.

£10 - could provide a hand and footprint kit to help create memories.

£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 Activity Tracking

17
kms

My target 26 kms

My Achievements

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Received First Donation

Increased Fundraising Target

Completed my marathon my way

My Updates

Start day

Wednesday 1st Jul
Today I have started the marathon. Today is day 1/26 and this morning I have walked 3kms 🥳🥳 only another 38 to go 🥹🥹 

Before we start

Thursday 25th Jun
I have faced what no parent should have to face. If I can change someone’s experience with baby or pregnancy loss it will make the difference. In memory of baby Frankie born asleep on 22nd may 2026. I will be walking this marathon through out July 🤍

Thank you to my Sponsors

£10

Heather Mcmaw

In memory of frankie with lots of love heather xxxxx

£6.18

Kel And Keith

£6.18

Becky Vinson

£5

Anonymous

In memory of baby Frankie 🤍