Nicole Marriott

Getting close

Sunday 23rd Nov

Amazing news everyone! I have just hit the 40km mark in my swim challenge for Ivy - only 10km left to go before the end of November! 💪

Fo anyone new reading my post - I am swimming 50km this month in memory of my beautiful granddaughter Ivy, who we tragically lost to SIDS over 7 years ago. I am swimming not just for her, but for all the precious babies we have lost and their families.

All funds raised are going to Sands, the UK's leading pregnancy and baby loss charity, providing vital bereavement support and working to save babies' lives through research and better maternity care.

I honestly cannot believe how far I have come, and it is all thanks to the incredible support from each and every one of you. Your donations and encouraging messages have kept me going.

With just 7 days left, I am determined to smash this final 10 kilometres. Knowing that every metre honours Ivy's memory and helps other families keeps me motivated.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for believing in me and supporting this challenge. Every stroke, every breath for Ivy

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Swimming for Ivy: Making Waves in Her Memory

Thursday 13th Nov

I wanted to share an update on my swimming challenge in memory of beautiful Ivy, who we tragically lost to SIDS.

Where We Stand

I've completed 21 kilometres of my 50km target – 42% of my swimming goal achieved! On the fundraising side, we've raised £167 towards our £200 target, reaching 83.5% of our monetary goal.

Swimming Forward

Every stroke has been dedicated to Ivy's memory and supporting SIDS research. With 29km left to swim and just £33 to raise, I'm determined to reach both finish lines in her honour.

The support has been overwhelming – thank you to everyone who has donated, shared, or offered encouragement. This challenge has become a beautiful way to keep Ivy's memory alive whilst supporting a cause that could help other families.

The final stretch awaits, and I know Ivy's spirit will carry me through.

Swimming with love, purpose, and Ivy in my heart.

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3 days into November

Monday 3rd Nov I am happy to report, three days into November and I have completed 7km. The support from my family and friends has been amazing and I couldn't do it without them. Thank you  Share

Swimming for Ivy: 5 Days Until My November Challenge Begins 🌸

Monday 27th Oct

Just 5 days until I start my swimming challenge.

This week my tracking calendar and swimming cap arrived - making this challenge feel incredibly real!

This November, I'm swimming 50km to raise funds and awareness for SIDS research and support. 

Seven years ago, we lost our beautiful Ivy to SIDS, and I want to channel that love into something positive that might help other families. Every breath, every stroke will be for Ivy and for all the precious babies we've lost too soon.

Swimming through grief, swimming for hope, swimming for our Cutiepatoots Ivy. 🌸

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