Natalie Sargent

I’m taking on Winter Walk and walking 50K in December for families facing baby loss

I’ve committed to taking on Winter Walk and walking 50k in December for every much-loved baby sadly not here today.

I am doing this walk in honour of Ishana, who is sadly no longer on the earth plane, but is very much in the heart of his wonderful mother Julia, who is a great friend of ours, and lives with the loss of her youngest son every day. 

She raised money for SANDS previously. We both did a charity walk during the same month. I was walking for a cancer charity whilst trying to conceive myself. Julia supported me through my pregnancy, she helped me in my recovery from a traumatic birth, and she continues to support us with our 6 month old daughter now that she is born, so I felt this walk is apt, to honour Ishana, and to thank Julia for her support as a friend.

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