I’m taking part in Sands Starlight Walk
I’m taking part in Sands Starlight Walk with my husband and our rainbow baby as we want to help those affected by the loss of a baby to find their light in the dark.
We lost our twin girls, Mary Nephele and Maya Lily, in July 2021, and the loss shaped our lives and character in ways we would never imagine. It took us all these years to work on ourselves to start coming to terms with losing our daughters, and we understand how hard it is on both parents to walk out of the hospital without their baby in their arms.
Every day 13 babies die before, during or shortly after birth. We are raising funds in memory of Mary and Maya to help Sands continue to build a world where more babies survive, and more families receive the happy ending they deserve.
Please sponsor us and help Sands create a legacy of hope and comfort, showing the world how much every baby is loved.
Starlight Walk is a sponsored walk where hundreds of people come together to walk under the stars to remember their babies and raise funds for Sands. If you’d like to join us on this challenge, you can sign up here http://www.fundraising.sands.org.uk/starlight-walk Starlight Walk events take place across the UK or you could choose to take part virtually at a location of your choice.
On the darkest of nights, the stars shine the brightest.
My Achievements
Has Fundraising Page
Updated Profile Pic
Added a Blog post
Shared Page
Received First Donation
Reached 50% of Fundraising Target
Reached Fundraising Target
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Day 25 and 27
Sunday 27th Oct
Day 22
Tuesday 22nd Oct
Day 18
Friday 18th Oct
Day 15 - Baby Loss Awareness Week
Tuesday 15th Oct Today we sat and talked about youThe way we found out when you were due
Your sister was smiling and wanted to know more
But talking about you makes my soul sore
Looking into her eyes I saw both of you there
And I allowed myself to shed a tear
So I told her all about you and how perfect you were
Your tiny hands and feet, your face, your little hair
I told her you are here, angels in the sky
Watching over her and helping her fly
I told her you were happy and giggling
And dancing in the clouds watching their sibling
She babbled and picked up your candle to smell
And she was waiting to be lit, you could tell
I told her we light this candle every year
In your memory
And to make sure we keep you near
I told her she would have loved to have grown with you two
To play, to be cheeky, to be a girl-power sister crew
I can't help but cry when I think of what it could have been
And what you will miss out on, not just your sister but all you three
We will always love you, you will always be part of me
Your light will shine forever wherever we will be.
Mary Nephele and Maya Lily
07.07.2021
Our beautiful girls born sleeping
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Day 12
Saturday 12th Oct
Day 11
Friday 11th Oct
Day 10
Thursday 10th Oct
Day 7
Monday 7th Oct
Day 6
Sunday 6th Oct
Day 5 - Town walk
Sunday 6th Oct
Day 4
Friday 4th Oct Today I didn't go for walking as my sciatica popped up. For the past year I have been having leg pains shooting on my left side. I got some physio appointments and it got better but it appears from time to time, especially when I have been doing no exercise for the past 3 months.I had one of the neighbours coming over today and we chatted about pregnancies and SANDS. She is due in a week's time with her first child so I didn't mention the girls. I didn't want to scare her or stress her. I mentioned SANDS when I showed her my little keyrings that I make to sell and raise money for the charity. I am making a new batch at the moment since I have loads of sparkles and fun things that I can add.
I just want to thank all of the additional people who donated to the cause until now - Marta, my aunt, imba Kami - I promise I won't let you down. I won't let the girls down. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
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Day 3
Thursday 3rd Oct
Day 2
Wednesday 2nd Oct
Day 1
Tuesday 1st Oct
Day 1
Tuesday 1st Oct First day of my walking training and the weather was just appauling. Usually I would just stay in, work, and get a takeaway. But I promised I will prepare for the @sandscharity walk in November. I already had some money flowing in - thank you from the bottom of my heart Becky, Lauren, mum - and I feel like I can achieve anything when I see our friends believing in me. So I hope that, even though the weather disappointed us today, I didn't. I went out in the wind and rain (rather standard for Leeds) and I focused on getting a Greggs. Didn't know what I wanted but I said I will go on foot. And I did. And it felt great. And tiring. And I maybe need new shoes. But I thoroughly enjoyed getting away from the desk.Results were not bad for a first time after a while. Last time I went to the gym was July, since then I have been continuously ill with nursery bugs. The plan is:
• First week follow the same course (Greggs it is then!)
• Second week is #blaw so see how I feel
• Third week ramp up and do an extra kilometer
• Fourth week ramp up and do an extra kilometer
• Fifth week ramp up and do an extra kilometer
• Sixth week relax, do 5k every couple of days, and then get ready for the actual event
I believe I got the motivation. I hope my broken ankles play ball. Even if they don't, I am going to make it. For Mary and Maya and every other baby that didn't get to reach home.👭❤️
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Our Starlight Walk packs arrived!
Monday 30th Sep This morning we got our packs delivered. We got three, one for each of us. We now got to find ways to spread the word for the 5k walk in November. Hopefully we can hit our goal of £200.The practice starts tomorrow. 🚶♀️
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