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<p>Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page in aid of Sands, the stillborn and neonatal death society. I want to raise money in memory of my beautiful baby boy, Jacob who died at just twenty seven minutes old.</p>
<p>The loss of my baby is the most difficult thing I have ever experienced. I was twelve days overdue with Jacob when I was induced. He was alive and kicking all during my labour up until fifteen minutes before he was delivered. When born he tried to breathe but just couldn't. Attempts at resuscitation failed and I had to watch the most important person in my world slip away.</p>
<p>I am hoping that money raised will help sands in their why17 campaign which aims to raise awareness of the 17 babies a day which are stillborn or die shortly after birth in the UK, over 6,500 babies dying every year. Thousands of devastated parents, grandparents, families and friends are left asking the same question, why?</p>
<p class="bodytext">In response to this, Sands launched the Why17? campaign. Through the campaign Sands hopes to raise awareness of these unnaceptable levels of baby loss, create a national strategy to reduce the number of babies dying and generate vital funds for research.</p>
<p class="bodytext">A key part of the camapaign has been to create a national strategy for reducing baby deaths<strong>.</strong></p>
<p class="bodytext">The campaign was formally launched on 4 March 2009 at Westminster. 64 MPs attended the event, as well as over 180 Sands parents, researchers, key supporters and the media. Central to the event was the launch of <strong>Sands 'Saving Babies Lives' Report</strong>, 2009.<strong> </strong></p>
<p class="bodytext">The report brings together in one document the range of issues which are key to reducing stillbirths and neonatal deaths in the UK. It argues that the numbers of baby deaths in the UK today is unacceptable, and that failure to recognise the problem at all levels means that little is being done to improve the situation. It highlights the devastating impact of a baby’s death on the parents, their family and friends, and why many of these deaths could be prevented.</p>
<p>Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to Sands and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.</p>
<p>So please dig deep and donate now.</p>
<p>Thank you!</p>