Leah Short

I’m taking part in Sands 10km Ribbon Run

After our own journey through IVF, we sadly experienced the heartbreak of losing our baby that we have so desperately hoped for. Baby loss is something no one ever imagines they will have to face, and it has been an incredibly difficult experience for us to come to terms with.

We’ve decided to turn something heartbreaking into something positive by raising money for Sands, who provide vital support to families affected by miscarriage, stillbirth and neonatal death.

We know that no amount of money can take away the pain of losing a baby, but we hope that by raising funds, we can help Sands continue to be there for other families during one of the hardest times of their lives.

Any donation, no matter how big or small, would mean so much to us and help us support a charity that does such incredibly important work. 

Thank you, 

Leah ♥️ x 

I’ve committed to taking part in Sands 10km Ribbon Run in Manchester which takes place during Baby Loss Awareness Week on Saturday 10 October 2026. I am taking part 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.