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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Lots of love, Keith and Angie XX

Donation by Keith Hanson on 02/05/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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In loving memory of our lovely granddaughter Abigail who remains with us in our hearts always Love from Grandad & Nanna xxx

Donation by Ann Ward on 29/04/11

£30.00

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From Amy xx

Donation by Amy Williams on 07/04/11

£17.00

+ £4.25 Gift Aid

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With love from Laura x

Donation by Laura Tudor on 07/04/11

£17.00

+ £4.25 Gift Aid

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A donation in memory of Abigai, from Jadie xx

Donation by Jadie Thumwood on 07/04/11

£17.00

+ £4.25 Gift Aid

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With love from Lucy x

Donation by Lucy Bell on 07/04/11

£17.00

+ £4.25 Gift Aid

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In memory of Abigail Ward, with love from Louise xxx

Donation by Louise Swaffield on 07/04/11

£17.00

+ £4.25 Gift Aid

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A loving donation for Abigail x

Donation by Rachel Turner on 07/04/11

£17.00

+ £4.25 Gift Aid

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With much love From Caroline xxx

Donation by Caroline Wibberley on 07/04/11

£17.00

+ £4.25 Gift Aid

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For Abigail, with love xx

Donation by Nicola Richardson on 07/04/11

£17.00

+ £4.25 Gift Aid

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A donation in memory of Abigail Ward xx

Donation by Morgan Bryant on 07/04/11

£17.00

+ £4.25 Gift Aid

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In loving memory of Abigail, with love Sarah

Donation by Sarah Kirke-Smith on 07/04/11

£17.00

+ £4.25 Gift Aid

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To Abigail with much love xx

Donation by Sophie Holbrook on 07/04/11

£17.00

+ £4.25 Gift Aid

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A donation for Abigail xx

Donation by Claire Lawson on 07/04/11

£17.00

+ £4.25 Gift Aid

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From Mandy xx

Donation by Mandy Bryant on 07/04/11

£17.00

+ £4.25 Gift Aid

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For Abigail, with much love from Nicola xx

Donation by Nicola Fletcher on 07/04/11

£17.00

+ £4.25 Gift Aid

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With love from Gemma

Donation by Gemma Dunmall on 07/04/11

£17.00

+ £4.25 Gift Aid

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With love from a colleague and friend xx Jenny Holt xx

Donation by Anonymous on 01/01/11

£60.00

+ £16.92 Gift Aid

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From Marina Nicol x

Donation by Marina Nicol on 17/12/10

£17.00

+ £4.79 Gift Aid

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in memory of Abigail with love from Tapiwa xx

Donation by Tapiwa Svinurai on 04/12/10

£17.00

+ £4.79 Gift Aid

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With love from Rebecca

Donation by Rebecca Vaux on 04/12/10

£17.00

+ £4.79 Gift Aid

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In memory of Abigail

Donation by Deb Lawson on 04/12/10

£17.00

+ £4.79 Gift Aid

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With love from Kate Richardson

Donation by Kate Richardson on 04/12/10

£17.00

+ £4.79 Gift Aid

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A donation in memory of Abigail Ward

Donation by Sonya Murphy on 28/09/10

£17.00

+ £4.79 Gift Aid

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with love from Clare

Donation by Clare Carey on 17/09/10

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$7,245.03
  • Offline donations$0.00
  • Text donations$0.00
  • Total raised$7,245.03
  • Gift Aid$1,686.31

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