My story


Thank you for taking the time to visit our Just Giving page. 

  

My daughter Abigail was stillborn at 41 weeks.  

  

My husband and I were devastated when we found out that Abigail had died, and having to deliver our beautiful little girl by natural means three days later was the hardest thing I have ever had to do.  Instead of making plans to bring her home we were planning her funeral; something a parent should never have to do for their child. 

  

The staff at the Medway Maritime Hospital were amazing and we can't thank them enough for their support during such a difficult time.  We were also lucky to have support from Sands, the Stillborn and Neo-natal death Charity. 

 

I have established my own bridal shop, Abigail’s' Bridalwear (www.abigailbrides.co.uk) in memory of our daughter Abigail and we donate £17 for every wedding dress we sell in memory of the 17 babies that still die everyday.

On the 26 June Keith Jones from K N J Electrical will be 

jumping from a plane in Headcorn in Kent, but to spice things up 

he will be doing it while wearing one of our wedding dresses!! 

Please visit http://www.justgiving.com/AbigailsFootsteps

 to donate and help us reach our target of £500

 

Another date for your diary is October 22nd 2011 when we are holding a fund raising ball, which we are hoping, will raise more money for SANDs.

Please visit www.abigailsfootsteps.co.uk for ticket details.

 

We are grateful for any donations which an be made through this Just Giving site so that further research can be done to help reduce the loss of babies' lives. 

 

Donating through Just Giving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with Just Giving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer.

So please dig deep and donate now.

 

Thank you for all your support

 

David & Jo Ward xx 

 

 

 

 


 

My charity

Sands, the stillbirth and neonatal death charity

Sands, the stillbirth and neonatal death charity

Charity Registration No. 299679 & SC042789

Sands supports anyone affected by the death of a baby, works in partnership with health professionals to try to ensure that bereaved parents and families receive the best possible care and funds research that could help to reduce the numbers of babies dying and families devastated by this tragedy.

Donations 179

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Good luck with your fundraising

Donation by Alex Edmans on 20/07/12

£17.00

+ £4.25 Gift Aid

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In memory of Abigail and all Angel Babies

Donation by Caroline Mills on 20/07/12

£17.00

+ £4.25 Gift Aid

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To a worthy cause,

Donation by Abigail Egan on 20/07/12

£17.00

+ £4.25 Gift Aid

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You are both an inspiration. Keep up the great work! Lots of love

Donation by Freddy Khalastchi on 13/07/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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For Abigail

Donation by Philippa Smale on 04/07/12

£17.00

+ £4.25 Gift Aid

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Best wishes

Donation by Natalia Rose on 04/07/12

£17.00

+ £4.25 Gift Aid

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In memory of a special little girl

Donation by Ellie Selfe on 04/07/12

£17.00

+ £4.25 Gift Aid

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With love & Best wishes

Donation by Jade Kemp on 04/07/12

£17.00

+ £4.25 Gift Aid

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Remembering all angel babies xxx

Donation by Jane Tate on 03/07/12

£24.00

+ £6.00 Gift Aid

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Thanks Jo,dress is beautiful, cant wait to wear it at the chaity ball xxx

Donation by Diane Dalton on 18/06/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Fantastic charity, thank you for my gorgeous dresses, in memory of abigail xxx

Donation by Michaela Haswell on 18/06/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Such a great charity! In memory of Abigail. Thank you for my dress via Sharon.

Donation by Sarah Smith on 12/06/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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In memory of Abigail with love and best wishes,

Donation by Louise Suffling on 29/05/12

£17.00

+ £4.25 Gift Aid

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For an amazing charity,

Donation by Joanna Kenward on 29/05/12

£17.00

+ £4.25 Gift Aid

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With best wishes,

Donation by Sacha Pemble on 29/05/12

£17.00

+ £4.25 Gift Aid

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Keep up this fantastic work!

Donation by Chris Lloyd on 29/05/12

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David, as promised please find my donation. Your family's charitable work surely brings much-needed comfort to families at a desperate time.

Donation by Suzanne Wood on 16/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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A wonderful cause! Best of luck with your continued fundraising xxxx

Donation by Sarah Hope on 21/04/12

£15.00

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With love from Laura & family

Donation by Laura Czapiewski on 08/03/12

£17.00

+ £4.25 Gift Aid

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Best Wishes,

Donation by Anonymous on 08/03/12

£17.00

+ £4.25 Gift Aid

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For a special little girl x

Donation by Rebecca Snelling on 08/03/12

£17.00

+ £4.25 Gift Aid

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In memory of Abigail x

Donation by Sarah Kemp on 07/03/12

£17.00

+ £4.25 Gift Aid

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For Abigail xx

Donation by Jessica Ward on 07/03/12

£17.00

+ £4.25 Gift Aid

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With love from Natasha Hitchcock

Donation by Anonymous on 07/03/12

£17.00

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In memory of Samuel and Abigail.x

Donation by Jane Tate on 27/02/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£4,770.50
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£4,770.50
  • Gift Aid£1,110.35

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