Nikki Strawbs

I’m taking part in Sands Ribbon Run

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

At 18 years old, I experienced the unimaginable pain of losing my daughter Chloe at 36 weeks. The grief of losing a child is something no parent should ever have to face, and it has shaped my life in ways I could never have anticipated. The emotional and physical toll can be overwhelming, and there are moments when it feels impossible to carry on. That’s why I am raising funds for Sands, a charity who helped me. They are dedicated to supporting those affected by baby loss and working tirelessly to improve maternity care. Their work is vital in helping families navigate the darkest moments of their lives, and with your support, we can ensure that no one has to go through this alone.

Support me as I take on 10km 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.