Louise Beard

Ribbon Run

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I’m taking part in Sands Ribbon Run

I’m taking part in Sands Ribbon Run this Baby Loss Awareness Week 9-15 October.

Support me as I take on 5, 10 or 15km in support of Sands, helping them to continue to build a world where more babies survive and more families receive the happy ending they deserve.

Ribbon Run is a sponsored run, walk or jog where thousands of people come together to remember their babies and raise funds for Sands. It’s free to sign up and it’s up to you how you take part. You can run it, walk it, push it, or jog it; alone or with friends and family.

By sponsoring me, you are helping Sands break the silence around baby loss and to continue to save babies’ lives.

£3 - could provide a Sands birth certificate for a baby whose birth cannot be registered through a register office.

£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 Achievements

Fundraising page

Updated Profile Pic

Added a Blog Post

Received 5 Donations

Raised £100

Raised £150

Reached Goal

Increased Target

My Updates

Blue skies for our babies 🩵🩷

Saturday 12th Oct
We did it! Yay! A lovely walk, coffee a day and a chance to have a good talk about everything. I'm so pleased with the amount of money raised and want to say a huge thank you to everyone who kindly donated. It is really appreciated xx

Today's the day! 🩷🩵

Saturday 12th Oct
I found it really difficult to get around to writing on my card. I struggled to find any words, or what felt like the right ones. Good luck to everyone taking part. My friend and I are going to brave a very soggy Cannock Chase this afternoon 🌧

Baby Loss Awareness week

Wednesday 9th Oct
Today marks the start of baby loss awareness week. On Saturday I'll be taking part in SANDS ribbon run as part of my own contribution to raising money and awareness. I'm yet to decorate my sign; to be honest, I've been putting it off as I know it'll be difficult. I'm doing my last push today to raise any additional money; every single penny helps. If you would like any dedications added to my sign, please message me xx

October

Friday 4th Oct

October 🖤🎃 spooky season and my birthday month...October also has a different meaning as it marks different events for Baby Loss Awareness week.

This year I'll be taking part in Sands, the stillbirth & neonatal death charity Ribbon Run along with a close friend. We've both experienced the devastation of baby loss at different stages and want to use this time to raise money and awareness.

Please consider donating to my fundraising page, I don't mind how much as every donation will go towards providing much needed help and support to bereaved parents.

Thank you xxx

My t shirt has arrived!

Friday 13th Sep
My T shirt has arrived, I'll be wearing it on Saturday 12th October, when I do my speed walk 😂 If you would like a name added to the t shirt I would be more than happy to include it. This fundraiser is not only in memory of my baby that we never got to meet, it's for everyone who has experienced such devastating loss ♡

To the one who is struggling...

Wednesday 4th Sep

By sponsoring me...

Wednesday 4th Sep

You are helping Sands break the silence around baby loss and to continue to save babies’ lives.

£3 - could provide a Sands birth certificate for a baby whose birth cannot be registered through a register office.

£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.

This is not for shock value

Saturday 31st Aug
As harsh as this may read, it is still a very true point to make. Say their names loudly and proudly ♡ I will be happy to add any names to my ribbon run t shirt when it arrives so please message me if you'd like any to be included ♡

Let's hit a target...

Friday 30th Aug

Let's hit a target...

Thursday 29th Aug
£35 - could answer a call from someone reaching out for support who has been through pregnancy loss or the death of a baby.

I'm £2 off! The difference this could make to a person in need is immense, can you help?

First donation 🙌

Tuesday 27th Aug
Yay! The ball is rolling! My page has been viewed 11 times currently...but only one donation 🤔 while you're looking, click donate 😃😃

A new challenge

Tuesday 27th Aug
Hi everyone, thank you for taking the time to visit my page. I decided today to sign up to fundraise for SANDS, I haven't done much fundraising this year and this cause is most definitely worth it. It still feels like such a taboo subject but I have personally experienced loss and sadly many people I know have too. I hope you can donate, even a small amount will go towards making a difference 💗

Thank you to my Sponsors

£21.20

Lorraine Sumner

A little baby lost will always be remembered. X

£10.60

Sunita Kumari

£10.60

Kelly, John And Jacob Xxxx

You’ve got this babe ❤️ love you xx

£10.60

Susan Ash

❤️❤️❤️

£10.60

Sam Beard

Such a worthy cause. X

£10

Daniel Beard

£7

Lorna Ash

You’ve got this Lou. Love you. I was hoping to come and support you in the day but I don’t think I can make it. I’ll be there in spirit though.

£5.30

Anonymous

£5.30

Lorna 🫶🏼

You have this Lou, for all those angel babies who have been lost but who are loved so much. 🩵 🩷

£5.30

Harpreet Kaur

Such a wonderful thing to do Louise 👏

£5.30

Emma, Rich And Boys

Sending our love

£5.30

Julia A

Good luck in achieving your goal. Happy to support this ❤️ 💙......Joolz x

£5.30

Laura Beard

Well done Lou

£5

Jenny Staunton

£5

Heather Davies

£3

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