I’m running 50k in September for families facing baby loss
I'm running 50k in September in memory of our 5 babies that we lost through miscarriages.
Mine and Jame’s story began on the 22nd may 2023 when I found out I was pregnant. We hadn’t been together too long but we were over the moon. I remember telling everyone in the family, and telling dad on Father’s Day. Three months later I had a very traumatic miscarriage. I sent our scan pictures to a sonographer who told us that our baby was a little girl. We were absolutely heart broken.
Later that year James lost his beautiful mum. Only weeks after we found out we were expecting again. We felt like she had left us this little one. Unfortunately this led to an early loss.
In April 2024 we found out again we were expecting but this led to another early loss.
In January 2025 we found out I was pregnant, but our hearts were broken again with another loss.
I had a referral to gynaecology with a long waiting list and decided later that year to go private with a specialist fertility nutritionist.
After multiple consultations, getting our bodies in the best shape possible, taking all the supplements and having the medication I needed for when I fell again, we tried and waited. I started to think this wasn’t on the cards for us.
On Sunday the 26th July 2026 we found out I was pregnant again. We were so sure this was it now, that our little rainbow baby was here to stay, but at 5 weeks I miscarried. I sat on the toilet crying, terrified of what my body was doing. I am writing this now as I am miscarrying, desperate to carry on and stay hopeful.
I’m doing this for myself, James and all the couples who have had to face miscarriages or baby loss. To having to smile through every pregnancy announcement, and being genuinely happy for the people you love but feeling like your heart is ripping in two for something you so desperately want and are grieving for. To feeling like you’re being left behind whilst it seems the world is moving forward. To having to endure the pain physically, mentally and emotionally from each baby loss and questioning how the hell you carry on. For something so unfortunately common it is one of the most isolating experiences.
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 fewer families experience the tragedy of losing their baby. Anything you are able to donate means so much.
For all my little angel babies, you are always, always in our hearts, love your mummy and daddy xxx
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Tuesday 11th Aug We’ve reached over £900 now so I’m going to change the target to £1000 🤞🏻I feel overwhelmed with everyone’s love and support, thank you so so much ❤️ Share
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Monday 10th Aug I have changed the target to £900 now! Thank you so so much everyone for your donations. I’m hoping we can hit the £1000! ❤️ Share
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Sunday 9th Aug I’ve changed the target to £800 as we are now £4 off of it! So incredibly grateful of you all ❤️ Share
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Saturday 8th Aug We’ve raised over £600 now! I have changed the target to £700. Thank you again everybody who has donated ❤️ Share
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Tuesday 4th Aug We’re well over £500 now! Set the target to £600. I can’t thank everyone enough ❤️ Share
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Monday 3rd Aug We’ve hit over double the original target and are now at £400! I’ve changed the target to £500 now! I really am so grateful for all the donations. I know this will go towards help from SANDS for any families grieving ❤️ Share
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Monday 3rd Aug We’ve hit the £300 mark now! Thank you so so much to everybody for you kind words and donations. I’ve changed the target to £400 now ❤️ Share
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Monday 3rd Aug We’ve already hit the £200 mark! We’ve raised the target to £300 now. Thank you to everyone who has donated ❤️ ShareThank you to my Sponsors
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Amanda Deering
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Joanne Riordan
Always with you sweetheart Love mum xxx
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Jj
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Julia & Jay
Lots of love
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John
Good luck, I would’ve had a sister if it wasn’t for a similar situation. I believe my Mum also consoled your Auntie Mandy
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Jamie Arneaud
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Joelle Timperley
Sending love x
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Dearbhla And Paul
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Cynthia
You are amazing Lizzie to be doing this challenge, you will smash it, . Sending you both lots of love xxxx
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Anonymous
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Chloe Davison
We are with you <3 Chloe & Rob Davison
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Jayne Simpson
Well done! Amazing idea . Mumma bird x
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Rash
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Lily Baker
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Jonny
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Krista Burgess
Love you both xx
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Hollie
❤️
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Michelle Presland
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Liz&dave
Love & hugs, you can do it xxx
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Tim & Anne Abbott
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Bunny Chao
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Lizzie Riordan
For my little angel babies and to give us the strength to carry on.
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David Garcia
Thinking of you Davey Xx
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Sally
This is strength & resilience in the face of enormous loss. So proud of you putting yourself out there to help others after another tragedy. Good luck with the 50K, Lindsay. Sending love to you & James.
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Donna Potter
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Sarah Franklin
You are such a strong inspirational women. You do your stuff girl, do it for your 5 angel babies xx.
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Naomi Weller
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Luke Blunt
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Heidi Berry
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Calum Smethurst
Sending you all my love, Lizzie! You're an amazing human, and I know you will smash this! Love you Fizzles ❤️
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Mark Poole
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Holly Joe (lbh)
For all the beautiful angel babies. I hope this small donation helps support such an important cause. Proud of you Lizzie 🩷
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Lesley Jones
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Billy Vidler
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Julie Cleary
So sorry for your losses Linz💔💔💔💔💔
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Sandra Melbourne
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Matthew Upton
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Holly Brasier
Wishing you the very best of luck! Such an amazing challenge for a great cause. You’ve got this! 🩷 Your angel babies are so proud of you 🫶🏼
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Kerry Underdown
🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍
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Charlotte Kendrick (nee Parkins)
So sorry to read this Lizzie. Sending you both so much love and hope xx
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Ruby Miranda
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Alfie Smith
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Lesley Cooper
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Anonymous
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Donated. Sands helped me so much after losing Maria. I am so very very proud of you for doing this. Love you. Xx