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Sami Davies

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I’m running the length of Marathon for families facing baby loss

I’ve committed to completing 26.2miles for every much-loved baby sadly not here today.

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.

£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.

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Running for Hope

Sunday 31st May

Baby Loss Awareness Week (9–15 October) is a time for people across the baby loss community and beyond to come together, remember our much-loved

and missed babies, and raise awareness of pregnancy and baby loss.

This year, in support of Sands, I will be taking on the Chester MBNA
Marathon on 11 October.

If you’d told me a few years ago that I’d be running a marathon, I
wouldn’t have believed you. I am certainly not a natural runner. For
most of my life, I have struggled with my weight and my relationship
with food, and running has never came easily to me. At 5 foot 2, I have short little ham hocks for legs and have to work twice as hard to move ! 

In 2022, after my third miscarriage, I decided to challenge myself by
running 5km to raise money for Ribbon Run (Sands). At the time, I
weighed around 15 stone and struggled through every step. It took me
almost 57 minutes on a treadmill tucked away in the corner of a gym.
Despite the challenge, I raised a few hundred pounds for a cause that
meant so much to me.

A few months later, after I had completely lost hope of ever having a
baby, I became pregnant.

Pregnancy after loss was filled with fear. I was constantly worrying:
Was there still a heartbeat? Was my baby growing as he should? I found
myself booking private scans whenever I could, simply for reassurance
and a little peace of mind.

Today, my rainbow baby is 2 years and 7 months old, and every day I am
reminded how fortunate I am to have him.

But I also know that many families are still navigating loss, grief,
uncertainty, and the hope of one day meeting their own rainbow baby.
That is who I will be running for. Sadly, I know a lot of people around me who have lost , and I will be thinking of you throughout my training and on the main run itself. 

In October 2025, during Baby Loss Awareness Week, I completed the Ribbon
Run Half Marathon in Manchester. This year, I am taking the next step
and attempting my biggest challenge yet: a full marathon.

I have no idea how my body will respond to running 26.2 miles, but I do
know why I’m doing it.

I am running in memory of the babies who are no longer here, in support
of families affected by pregnancy and baby loss, and in hope for those
who are still waiting for their rainbow.

If you are able to donate, no matter how small the amount, I would be
incredibly grateful. Every donation helps Sands continue their vital
work supporting bereaved families and raising awareness of baby loss.

Thank you for your support.That is who I will be running for.

Running for hope: Chester MBMA Marathon for Sands

Saturday 30th May

Running for Hope: Chester Marathon for Sands

Baby Loss Awareness Week (9–15 October) is a timeRunning for Hope: Chester Marathon for Sands


Baby Loss Awareness Week (9–15 October) is a time for people across the

baby loss community and beyond to come together, remember our much-loved

and missed babies, and raise awareness of pregnancy and baby loss.


This year, in support of Sands, I will be taking on the Chester MBNA

Marathon on 11 October.


If you’d told me a few years ago that I’d be running a marathon, I

wouldn’t have believed you. I am certainly not a natural runner. For

most of my life, I have struggled with my weight and my relationship

with food, and running never came easily to me.


In 2022, after my third miscarriage, I decided to challenge myself by

running 5km to raise money for Ribbon Run (Sands). At the time, I

weighed around 15 stone and struggled through every step. It took me

almost 57 minutes on a treadmill tucked away in the corner of a gym.

Despite the challenge, I raised a few hundred pounds for a cause that

meant so much to me.


A few months later, after I had completely lost hope of ever having a

baby, I became pregnant.


Pregnancy after loss was filled with fear. I was constantly worrying:

Was there still a heartbeat? Was my baby growing as he should? I found

myself booking private scans whenever I could, simply for reassurance

and a little peace of months old, aam

Baby Loss Awareness Week (9–15 October) is a time for people across the baby loss community and beyond to come together, remember our much-loved

and missed babies, and raise awareness of pregnancy and baby loss.

This year, in support of Sands, I will be taking on the Chester MBNA
Marathon on 11 October.

If you’d told me a few years ago that I’d be running a marathon, I
wouldn’t have believed you. I am certainly not a natural runner. For
most of my life, I have struggled with my weight and my relationship
with food, and running never came easily to me.

In 2022, after my third miscarriage, I decided to challenge myself by
running 5km to raise money for Ribbon Run (Sands). At the time, I
weighed around 15 stone and struggled through every step. It took me
almost 57 minutes on a treadmill tucked away in the corner of a gym.
Despite the challenge, I raised a few hundred pounds for a cause that
meant so much to me.

A few months later, after I had completely lost hope of ever having a
baby, I became pregnant.

Pregnancy after loss was filled with fear. I was constantly worrying:
Was there still a heartbeat? Was my baby growing as he should? I found
myself booking private scans whenever I could, simply for reassurance
and a little peace of mind.

Today, my rainbow baby is 2 years and 7 months old, and every day I am
reminded how fortunate I am to have him.

But I also know that many families are still navigating loss, grief,
uncertainty, and the hope of one day meeting their own rainbow baby.
That is who I will be running for.

In October 2025, during Baby Loss Awareness Week, I completed the Ribbon
Run Half Marathon in Manchester. This year, I am taking the next step
and attempting my biggest challenge yet: a full marathon.

I have no idea how my body will respond to running 26.2 miles, but I do
know why I’m doing it.

I am running in memory of the babies who are no longer here, in support
of families affected by pregnancy and baby loss, and in hope for those
who are still waiting for their rainbow.

If you are able to donate, no matter how small the amount, I would be
incredibly grateful. Every donation helps Sands continue their vital
work supporting bereaved families and raising awareness of baby loss.

Thank you for your support.That is who I will be running for.


In October 2025, during Baby Loss Awareness Week, I completed the Ribbon

Run Half Marathon in Manchester. This year, I am taking the next step

and attempting my biggest challenge yet: a full marathon.


I have no idea how my body will respond to running 26.2 miles, but I do

know why I’m doing it.


I am running in memory of the babies who are no longer here, in support

of families affected by pregnancy and baby loss, and in hope for those

who are still waiting for their rainbow.


If you are able to donate, no matter how small the amount, I would be

incredibly grateful. Every donation helps Sands continue their vital

work supporting bereaved families and raising awareness of baby loss.


Thank you for your support. for people across the baby loss community and beyond to come together, remember our much-loved and missed babies, and raise awareness of pregnancy and baby loss.