Walk with us, under the stars

Join thousands of others across the UK coming together to walk 5k under the stars.
Walking side by side in memory of every loved and much missed baby, raising vital funds to support families affected by pregnancy and baby loss.
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Find your nearest Starlight Walk

About Starlight Walk

Starlight Walk is a gentle, evening 5k walk where people across the UK come together to remember and honour babies who have died during pregnancy or shortly after birth. Join thousands of others and walk under the stars in memory of a much-loved baby.  

Walk side by side while raising vital funds to support families affected by pregnancy and baby loss. By taking part, you’ll help fund essential bereavement care, support services, and research. 

Bristol

Saturday 7th November 
Ashton Court Estate
Bristol

Edinburgh

Saturday 14th November 
Holyrood Park
Edinburgh

Leeds

Saturday 22nd November 
Roundhay Park
Leeds

Volunteer Led Starlight Walks

These walks are hosted by our incredible Sands volunteer groups, who provide local support to bereaved families in their communities.

You make the night shine

Experience the powerful and moving atmosphere of a Sands Starlight Walk.
Walk beneath the stars and hear from those who take part about what inspires them to step out in memory, in hope, and for every family affected by pregnancy loss and baby loss.

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Where your fundraising goes

Sands works to save babies' lives and ensure that, when a baby does die, anyone affected gets the support and care they need. By taking part in Starlight Walk this year, the money you raise will allow us to continue to fund life saving research. We wil be able to continue to run our Sands Support Services which include the Sands Helpline and our  person Sands support groups across the UK. To find out more about the impact your fundraising will have do have a look at our website.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Starlight Walk?

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Starlight Walk is a commemorative walk taking place in multiple location across the UK, where we invite participants to walk under the stars in memory of all the much loved and missed babies gone too soon. You can take part at an event near you, host your own Starlight Walk with your family & friends, or take part virtually at a location of your choice.

Do I have to fundraise?

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It isn’t essential, but by fundraising for your Starlight Walk, you will be helping us to save babies’ lives and reach bereaved families. If you’re not fundraising, we would be so grateful if you’d consider making a donation. You can do this directly onto your fundraising page or via our website here.

Whether you choose to fundraise or not, you are helping us to raise vital awareness and break the silence around baby loss. Thank you.

Other ways to support

Volunteer

Our events wouldn’t be possible without our volunteers – be part of something special and sign up to volunteer today.

Make your own Starlight Walk happen

Create a Starlight Walk in your community and bring people together under the stars.

Donate

If you’re not able to take part in a Starlight Walk, you can still help support Sands – every donation makes a real difference to families.