Philippa O'Connell

I’m walking 100K in September for families facing baby loss

I’ve committed to walking 100K in September for every much-loved baby sadly not here today.

Hi family and friends,

I'm taking part in the 2026 Walk 100k in September to support Sands, a cause which is close to my heart. My daughter Hannah and her partner Phill sadly lost their baby in 2025, and their love and grace in how they supported each other through such an emotionally difficult time for them both, and for everyone as family and friends, has inspired me to push myself out of my very inactive zone to raise money for Sands. 

Please help me in supporting bereaved families and saving babies' lives.

Please click here to make a donation through my page. Alternatively, you can copy and paste the link below into your browser:

https://fundraising.sands.org.uk/fundrai.../philippaoconnell

Thank you so much for your support - it is truly appreciated.

Best wishes,
Philippa  

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.

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£28.44

Jack & Lara

Well done Mum, keep smashing it!! Jack and Lara xx

£28.44

Deborah Bond

£23.45

Joyce Thomas

Dear Joyce, thank you so much for passing on your donation to Hannah xxxx

£23.45

Chrissie O'connell

Thanks so much Mum for your donation xxx

£23.45

Amanda Parsons

Thanks Mand for the donation xxx

£23.45

Diane Watkins

Come on girl get those trainers polished 😘

£23.45

Jess & Liam

What a wonderful thing to do for such a meaningful cause! Rooting for you 100% of the way! Yo got this!!! Lots of love from us both💖🙌🏻✨

£23.45

Sha Dalling

What an amazing thing to do, good luck here if you need a walking partner for a day or two 🥰🤗

£20

Hannah & Phill

You'll smash this Mumma! Always proud of you & very grateful for everything you do for us 💜🫐 xxxx

£17.89

Seth Taylor

Good luck you will do amazing love From Seth and Morgan xxx

£12.25