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My target 100 kms
Why me?
I'm fundraising in aid of Sands, for every much-loved baby sadly not here today, and in memory of our baby Jack, who was born still in October 2024.
So many people are affected by baby loss, whether through miscarriage, stillbirth or baby loss, and often suffer in silence or with little support. It is hard to express the sorrow, guilt, shame and myriad of feelings that can accompany losing a baby. It's something my wife and I carry with us every day. We were lucky to receive the support of a specially trained midwife and grief counsellor in the aftermath of our miscarriage which enabled us to spend time with Jack, make some memories and begin to grieve for him. We look back now and realise how important this was to us.
I'm doing Race to the King, a 100km ultra challenge, and aiming to complete in under 12 hours having trained throughout the winter and spring. Many of you will know I am a runner - but this is twice the distance I have ever completed in one day. It's a chance for me to reflect on my feelings, remember Jack, and hopefully make a difference to others in similar situations to ours.
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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Winters End Marathon
Saturday 2nd May Having trained throughout the winter, I managed to complete the Winters End Marathon, a 26 mile trail Marathon in under 4 hours. Very proud to have got here. On track for June. ShareThank you to my Sponsors
£250
Engineering Integration Ltd
£107
John Hilliard
All the best with the 100k! I will be rooting for you!
£107
Benjamin Hennessy
Good luck bro !!!!
£100
Scott Chapman
Wishing you all the very best and I'll be rooting for you champ. Amazing work.
£54.75
Roger Buckbyrj@gmail.com
Good luck on your run, Rob. We will be wishing you well. Dad and San
£54.75
Julian Mason
Well done Rob - great respect
£53.32
Robert Buckby
£50
Julian T
Good luck!
£50
David Buckby
Dig crazy deep for this one, 100 km in one sitting is unfathomable. Best of luck, amazing to even attempt this.
£50
Alex, Ben, Alfie & Evie
What a feat big bro! We’re so proud of you! You’re absolutely incredible. Routing for you every step of the way. For Jack and all our stars in the sky 💫 xxx
£50
Mum
What a great run to do Rob! 100k will be a big challenge and I so much appreciate you for doing it for Sands charity which offers so much helpful counselling and support xx
£30
Niall Spencer
£28
Scott Glover
All the very best Rob
£28
Freya Buchan
Good Luck Rob!
£28
Ian Carter
Good luck fella, it’s a very noble cause.
£25
Chris Goodall
Smash it!
£25
Alan Cudlipp
Outstanding effort, Rob, for a very worthy cause. Good luck and best wishes.
£25
Tim Thorne
Run, reflect.... and then rest! Go well, Rob.
£25
Dan Carter
£25
Chris Woodman
Impressive challenge - good luck Rob!
£25
Paul Rickard
Best of luck out there Rob, hope the weather is kind and the miles easy (or as easy as they can be!). Looking forward to hearing how it goes. All the best. Paul.
£25
Natalie
Amazing challenge for an amazing charity! Good luck Rob!
£25
Ajinkya Patki
£22.80
Stewart Lloyd
Good Luck & Well Done. 👏
£22.80
Jamie Davies
All the very best Rob.
£22.80
Matt Roberts
You can do it Rob.
£22.80
Jake Clutterbuck
Best of luck Rob. What a challenge! Dig deep
£20
Rob Mashford
Good luck Rob
£20
Laraine Owens
what an undertaking! well done!
£20
Chris Wood
Good luck Rob.
£20
Tony Robb
A marvellous and wonderful charity, giving counselling and support to couples at their time of greatest need. Very best wishes to you Rob, I've no doubt you will achieve your goal
£20
Diane R
Diane very much wanted to support you with your run as she knew of Sands charity through personal experience
£20
Irina Smith
£15
Thomas Hughes
Good luck Rob, sounds gruelling! Also for a great cause.
£15
Robyn Railton
£11.55
George Collinson
All the best mate! You're a braver man than me!
£11.55
Jennifer Devereux
Good luck, sounds like you will need a wheelchair the next day
£11.55
Jane Brain
£11.55
Tammy Forrest
£10
Anonymous
£10
Abbie Percox
Well done Rob!
£10
Fin Wills
Good luck Rob!
Love and support from all of us at ei.