Rachel Cornwall-Johns

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.

1st September 2026 marks the day that I should be 30 weeks pregnant. The final stretch, almost in single figures of how many weeks are left but unfortunately that's not the case.  On the 29th April 2026, on our much awaited 12 week scan we heard those words every parent dreads - ' I'm Sorry, there's no heartbeat' our angel had fallen asleep 2 weeks prior at 10 weeks. With absolutely zero symptoms or idea this has happened we were told I'd had a missed miscarriage. My body still thought I was pregnant, still had every usual pregnancy symptom. Missed miscarriage - something I'd never really heard much about before. The following 2 weeks before having medical management was cruel. Our daughter's 4th birthday and party, to stand in a room full of people and not let on what was going on inside me was heart breaking. And all because I felt embarrassed that I'd failed. But now after going through the experience I realise that's absolutely not the case but maybe it was the lack of knowledge around what was happening. 

If me posting this and doing this challenge can support even one grieving mam and/or dad, help make the slightest positive change to research & support then it'll be worthwhile. We were lucky to receive such compassionate care, leaflets and information on how to navigate the procedure and moving forward afterwards. 

I believe every angel baby is important and should be remembered. 

For our darling Baby Johns 06.05.2026 ❤️

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.