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 180

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With very best wishes x

Donation by Emma Brown on 07/06/11

£17.00

+ £4.25 Gift Aid

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In memory of Abigail, best wishes, Marie x

Donation by Marie Fleury on 07/06/11

£17.00

+ £4.25 Gift Aid

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With much love from Sarah xx

Donation by Sarah Aldridge on 07/06/11

£17.00

+ £4.25 Gift Aid

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For Abigail x

Donation by Sharon Batchelor on 07/06/11

£17.00

+ £4.25 Gift Aid

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In memory of Abigail Ward xxx

Donation by Sophie Davis on 07/06/11

£17.00

+ £4.25 Gift Aid

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With love from Victoria x

Donation by Victoria MacKenzie on 07/06/11

£17.00

+ £4.25 Gift Aid

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A donation in memory of a little one Abigail xx

Donation by Rita Williams on 30/05/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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A donation in memory of Abigail Ward, with love from Emma Surgey xx

Donation by Emma Surgey on 24/05/11

£17.00

+ £4.25 Gift Aid

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Best wishes from Marianne x

Donation by Marianne Ashworth on 24/05/11

£17.00

+ £4.25 Gift Aid

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In memory of Abigail xx

Donation by Clare Harvey on 24/05/11

£17.00

+ £4.25 Gift Aid

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With much love and best wishes from Jo x

Donation by Jo Matthews on 24/05/11

£17.00

+ £4.25 Gift Aid

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With love from Sophia xxx

Donation by Sophia Buschhaus on 24/05/11

£17.00

+ £4.25 Gift Aid

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In memory of Abigail Ward, with much love from Rhian x

Donation by Rhian James on 24/05/11

£17.00

+ £4.25 Gift Aid

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Best wishes from Kelly

Donation by Kelly Martin on 24/05/11

£17.00

+ £4.25 Gift Aid

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With Love from Laura xxx

Donation by Laura Gooch on 24/05/11

£17.00

+ £4.25 Gift Aid

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For Abigail xx

Donation by Jo Mainwood on 24/05/11

£17.00

+ £4.25 Gift Aid

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In memory Of Abigail Ward, with love Anita x

Donation by Anita Dennis on 24/05/11

£17.00

+ £4.25 Gift Aid

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In loving memory of Abigail with much love Karen & Roland Brown xx

Donation by Karen Brown on 17/05/11

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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with love from Sadie xx

Donation by Sadie Williamson on 16/05/11

£17.00

+ £4.25 Gift Aid

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In memory of Abigail Ward, with best wishes xxx

Donation by Marie Nichols on 16/05/11

£17.00

+ £4.25 Gift Aid

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With Love from Heather Loveridge xx

Donation by H Loveridge on 16/05/11

£17.00

+ £4.25 Gift Aid

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For Abigail, much love from Helen x

Donation by Helen Gifford on 16/05/11

£17.00

+ £4.25 Gift Aid

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Best wishes from Sue xx

Donation by Sue Blakeley on 16/05/11

£17.00

+ £4.25 Gift Aid

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In memory of Abigail xx

Donation by Rachel Moore on 16/05/11

£17.00

+ £4.25 Gift Aid

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For Abigail, with love from Margaret

Donation by Margaret Evans on 16/05/11

£17.00

+ £4.25 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£4,870.50
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£4,870.50
  • Gift Aid£1,135.35

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