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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with love from Laura and her bridesmaids x

Donation by Laura Clark on 23/08/11

£17.00

+ £4.25 Gift Aid

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from a wedding in Las Vegas and a blessing in Spain love Lynda x

Donation by Lynda Ball on 23/08/11

£17.00

+ £4.25 Gift Aid

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with loved from Aimee x

Donation by Aimee Tidman on 23/08/11

£17.00

+ £4.25 Gift Aid

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from a wedding in Gibraltar love Dotty P x

Donation by Dorothy Phillips xx on 23/08/11

£17.00

+ £4.25 Gift Aid

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for Sands x

Donation by Kate Rosser on 23/08/11

£17.00

+ £4.25 Gift Aid

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with love from Maryann C xx

Donation by Maryann Cushen on 23/08/11

£17.00

+ £4.25 Gift Aid

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for Abigail x

Donation by Ria Bunce x on 23/08/11

£17.00

+ £4.25 Gift Aid

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A donation for Abigail from Louise x

Donation by Louise Marshall on 23/08/11

£17.00

+ £4.25 Gift Aid

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with best wishes from Romania love Roxana xx

Donation by Roxana Demetriou on 23/08/11

£17.00

+ £4.25 Gift Aid

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With love from Amy x

Donation by Amy Lee on 23/08/11

£17.00

+ £4.25 Gift Aid

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Best wishes from Neil Warnock and The Agency Group Ltd

Donation by Neil Warnock on 06/07/11

£100.00

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With Love from Donna xxx

Donation by Donna Richards, Somerset on 29/06/11

£17.00

+ £4.25 Gift Aid

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For Abigail Ward, best wishes Katie x

Donation by Katie Peel on 29/06/11

£17.00

+ £4.25 Gift Aid

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In memory of Abigail, much love from Rosie x

Donation by Rosie Webb on 29/06/11

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With love from Laura xx

Donation by Laura Fedorowycz on 29/06/11

£17.00

+ £4.25 Gift Aid

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well done Keith on your amazing parachute jump! In memory of Abigail xx

Donation by Allison Brett on 27/06/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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With all our thoughts and best wishes. From all at Databarracks

Donation by Anonymous on 24/06/11

£100.00

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Best Wishes Love All the staff at MM

Donation by Ed de Lucy on 24/06/11

£100.00

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Best wishes love Jen xx

Donation by Jen Tiley on 22/06/11

£17.00

+ £4.25 Gift Aid

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For Abigail, with my best wishes, Jane x

Donation by Jane Buckle on 22/06/11

£17.00

+ £4.25 Gift Aid

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With love Danielle E xxx

Donation by Danielle Eaton on 22/06/11

£17.00

+ £4.25 Gift Aid

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With much love and best wishes from Anna x

Donation by Anna Shorthouse on 22/06/11

£17.00

+ £4.25 Gift Aid

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For Abigail Ward with love x

Donation by Sherri Clay x on 07/06/11

£17.00

+ £4.25 Gift Aid

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with love from Vikki xxx

Donation by Vikki Cummins on 07/06/11

£17.00

+ £4.25 Gift Aid

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With very best wishes x

Donation by Emma Brown on 07/06/11

£17.00

+ £4.25 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$7,274.87
  • Offline donations$0.00
  • Text donations$0.00
  • Total raised$7,274.87
  • Gift Aid$1,693.25

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