Shannen Large

Run 50k in September 2025

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I’m running 50k in September for families facing baby loss

I’ve committed to running 50k in September 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.

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Running 50KM in September

Thursday 28th Aug
In November 2025, after multiple rounds of IVF, we excitedly saw the words “pregnant” on test day.  Sadly when we went for our scan at 8 weeks, excitedly chatting away enthusiastically with the nurse who had seen us through every cycle, until we noticed she went quiet, the room filled with a heavy silence & then she said those dreaded words “I’m really sorry, but I can’t find a heartbeat.”  Every dream, every moment that we had imagined experiencing with our baby was stolen away in that very moment. 

The anger, the pain, the never ending sadness engulfs you in a way you cannot begin to imagine. 

But in & amongst the darkness was Sands, on hand to offer support, someone to listen,  offer advice & be a hand to hold. They were amazing in our time of need. 

1 in 3 pregnancies sadly ends in miscarriage & Sands does an amazing job of supporting parents & families through their loss. 

I’m running 50km in September in memory of not only our  baby, but every baby lost . 

Thank you to my Sponsors

£32.23

Declan Large

£21.84

Steve Large

Very worthy cause❤️❤️❤️

£21.36

Sarah Large

Good luck, an amazing thing to do for all the babies that we never got to meet ❤️

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Ellie Sherman

We are so proud of you guys! Keep going! Love you xxx

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Rich Bown

Well done Shannen. 😊