Reetu Vallabhbhai

2026 November Swimming Challenge

I’m swimming in November for families facing baby loss


Swimming 5km for my brightest star ✨ 🤍

I'm taking on the Sands 5km Swim Challenge in memory of our beautiful boy, Rian.


When we found out we were expecting twin boys, we couldn't have been happier. Sadly, at 24 weeks, our world changed forever when we learnt that Rian's little heart had stopped beating.


I continued carrying both boys until 32 weeks, when Jaiden was born prematurely. It was a time filled with so many conflicting emotions, grieving for one son whilst worrying about the other.


Today, Jaiden brings us more happiness than we could ever have imagined, but there will always be someone missing. I often wonder what life would have been like with both our boys here, growing up together.


During the hardest time of our lives, we were incredibly fortunate to have the love and support of our family, friends and the wonderful bereavement midwives in Leicester. Their kindness and compassion meant more than words can express.


I'm swimming 5km to honour Rian and to support Sands, so that other families facing the heartbreak of losing a baby can receive the care and support that meant so much to us.


Any donation, however small, would mean the world.


For Rian, forever our son, forever Jaiden's twin and forever in our hearts. ✨🤍

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Thank you to my Sponsors

£23.45

Manoj, Shika, Shayen & Avaani Xx

Reetu, sending so much love, you got this! 🩵 Your strength is incredible. Rian will always be remembered 🕊️

£33.11

Hitesh, Vershna And Tesha

Wishing you all the best Reetu, for supporting such a wonderful and worthy cause for your forever love Rian ✨ All our love, Hitesh, Vershna and Tesha xxx

£23.45

The Dubai Crew

With you all the way, Reetu, good luck x

£25

Kenny Bell

Fantastic effort Reetu and a wonderful way to remember Arian.

£28.44

Jessica & James Clacey

You’re an absolute power house Reetu! What an amazing thing to do for an incredible cause. Go girl!

£25

Amar,harj + Family 🤍

A wonderful cause, all the best!

£28.44

Mamps Schofield

Good luck! Such a lovely fundraising charity. You got this superwoman 👏🏼

£12.25

Marshall Ayoade

£28.44

Rohan, Nandini & Krish

Wishing you all the best with your challenge - what a lovely way to honour Rian. Love Rohan Nandini & Krish ❤️

£25

Natasha Patel

Good luck Reetu, you got this! Well done for supporting a cause so close to our hearts - lots of love, Nat & Sne xx

£25

Christele Elkhoury

Well done you and good luck xxxx

£55.88

Mum & Dad

Proud of you!

£50

Rakesh And Stacy

All our love - Rakesh and Stacy xx

£28.44

Bhavin Gandhi

All the best

£55.88

Sue Warman

Good luck in your challenge Reetu! A very worthy cause and a special thing to do in memory of your precious boy xx

£20

Ketan, Reshma & Myla

All the best, Reetu! Such a lovely cause

£55.88

Ray, Bee, Aran & Arlo

You got this Reetu! Sending you lots of positive vibes in honour of Rian. “Don’t drink the water no matter how thirsty you get”, Ray. X

£50

Aj Patel

Well Done Reetu, we are all really proud of you. Great cause Lots of love 💙 Amit, Preeti, Amaya, Ria, Tia x

£28.44

Deelan, Nishale & Jaylen

A wonderful cause in memory of our precious nephew. All the best Reetu xxx

£50

Deemal

So proud of you. A cause so close to our hearts. Love you and I’m with you every step of the way ❤️