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Thank you for visiting our fundraising page in memory of Ged.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to donate: SANDS will receive your money electronically and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in Gift Aid will be added to your donation at no cost to you.

17 babies are stillborn or die shortly after birth every day in the UK. SANDS are working to ensure that as few families as possible experience this terrible loss.

No donation too small, every penny counts

Many thanks for your support.



Charity Football Match:  Garricks XI vs Hardly Athletic. 13th September 2009. Trafford FC:  Shawe View.

A truly Fantastic day which raised a staggering £5100.00 for SANDS.

Both teams contested an evenly fought game and put on a great show for the spectators. Unfortunately, only one team could win. The result went down to penalties in which Hardley Athletic came through victorious!! Many thanks to the Ex United Players, David May, Lee Martin and Clayton Blackmore for turning up and supporting the event.

The after match party lived up to all expectations down at the Garricks Head. Jonny Spangles was in fine form and the entertainment went on long into the evening. Thank you to Big Norman and his wife Denise who made the day very special.

A big Thank you to all our friends and family who helped out on the day, without whom this event would not have been possible. A tremendous effort.

Thank you to all our sponsors for your kind donations. The Raffle and Auction raised a huge amount.

Finally, a big thank you to everyone who turned up to support the event. I hope you had a great time. We certainly did!

We are sure the money raised will help comfort and help other families who have been affected by the loss of a baby and help promote research which could help save babies lives.

We are both very lucky and proud to be a part of such a great community. We will never forget Sunday, it was a very special day.

Many thanks.



GREAT MANCHESTER 10K RUN. Sunday 17th May 2009.

This year we had a huge amount of runners taking part to help raise funds for SANDS. A truly fantastic day with all runners recording great times!! 

Okay, here goes..... Many thanks to: David Mitchell, Sarajane Kelley, James Gilsenan, Julie Knight, Chris Webster, Andy Driver, Don Beaver, Lee Shaugnesy, Sharon Mcgregor, Scott Mcgregor, Terry Leonard, Sarah Hutchison, Ian Allibone, Gary Mcgregor, Chris Jepson, Rebekah Coulson, Craig Bradshaw, Dennis Shannon, Jo Milne, Craig Jones and Paul, Billy and Jamie from Sand Hair Salon.

I know you have all trained really hard for this event and put a huge effort in to fundraising for SANDS.

A fantastic achievement, You did yourselves proud!!

Many Thanks

Gaz and Wend. 

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LONDON MARATHON 26th APRIL 2009

It was tough going but I did it!! Despite stomach cramps and a visit to the St Johns Ambulance tent I managed to complete the Marathon in 4:06. 14 miles in I honestly thought I wouldn't make it.

A huge thank you to everyone who has sponsored me. You're support helped me cross that finish line.

In remembrance of our boy's 2nd Birthday. For you Ged, forever in our Hearts.

Gary.

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A big thankyou to Claire Tsang who is currently raising money for SANDS. For every half pound lost through slimming, Claire is donating five pounds. Good Luck and keep it up!!

 A big thankyou to Sarah Lafferty, who completed the 2008 High Legh 10K run, to raise funds for SANDS.

A big thankyou to Dave Mitchell, Chris Webster, Chris Burns, Sarah Hutchison, Dennis Shannon, Craig Daniels and Rachael Webster who completed the 2008 Great Manchester 10k run, to raise funds for SANDS.


Charity Football Match:  Woodsend XI vs Hardly Athletic. 31st August 2008. Trafford FC:  Shawe View.

A truly Fantastic day which raised a staggering £7428.36 for SANDS.


£50 Claire Oxley for Beautiful South Gold Disk, £10 Danny Counsel for Football Match, £20 Sue the Midwife, £40 Ian Quick. Many thanks!!! Donation by Charity Day 01/09/08  

£120.00

Charity Match Money Donation by Timmy Faraday. 30/08/08  

£10.00

Best Wishes Donation by Trotty!! 30/08/08  

£5.00

Have a great day. Donation by Anne and Mike (Garrick) 30/08/08  

£10.00

Best Wishes. Donation by Martin 30/08/08  

£20.00

Sponsorship for Gilly to score in Charity Match. Donation by Kitbag.com 29/08/08  

£109.00

My Charity fruitbowl money Donation by Tom Carr (He'll go far) 28/08/08  

£10.00

Advert In Match day programme. Best Wishes. Donation by Andrew Whittle Interiors 18/08/08  

£15.00

Sponsorship for Gilly to score in the Charity Match. Good luck Donation by The Grapes, Manchester 18/08/08  

£50.00

Lets round it to £3000-Great achivement everyone Donation by Rachel and Ivo 13/08/08  

£8.00 + £2.26 Gift Aid

Donation for Advert In the Match day programme. Best Wishes. Donation by HC Recruitment 07/08/08  

£50.00

Donation to play in the Charity Match. Donation by Joz Mitten and Dusty Miller 02/08/08  

£20.00

Advert in Matchday Programme. Have a great day!! Donation by Wheatley Plastics Limited 31/07/08  

£50.00

Advert in the Matchday Programme. Best Wishes. Donation by Andy, Decorating Services 30/07/08  

£25.00

Donation to play in Charity Match Donation by Craig and Tony Henderson 30/07/08  

£20.00

Donation to play in Charity Match Donation by Rick Hunt, Webby, Adam Chew and Mike Hughes 30/07/08  

£40.00

Best Wishes from IWOOT Donation by RAHWainright-Lee 23/07/08  

£50.00

Donation to play in Charity Match. Donation by Andy D & Craig Jones 22/07/08  

£20.00

Donation to play in Charity Match. Donation by Mark Youd 15/07/08  

£10.00

Raffle at De Brook. Donation by Dave Mitchell 15/07/08  

£30.00

Money for the Woodsend Bakes Charity Match Donation by Mitch 05/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Oh Owen Hargreaves (Charity Match Money) Donation by Gilly 04/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation paid to play in Charity Match on the 31st August. Donation by Gary Knight 04/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

My sponsor money for completing the 10K run. Donation by Chris Webster 24/06/08  

£140.00

Last of my sponsor money Donation by Sarah Hutchison 20/06/08  

£30.00

Donation for the runners from Sarah Latty & Mummy Latty xx Donation by Wendy Knight 18/06/08  

£20.00

Well done Gaz. From fibber Mcghee and Sweaty Dave. Donation by Chris Jepson and Dave Wilky. 13/06/08  

£20.00

Sponsor Money from the 10k Run. From family and close friends. Many thanks. Donation by Gary Knight 13/06/08  

£100.00

Sponsor Money for the 10K run. Many thanks from everyone at Wheatley Plastics. Donation by Gary Knight 13/06/08  

£75.00

Sponsor money collected. Bike ride to Blackpool next! Donation by Dennis Shannon 10/06/08  

£157.00
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* Total raised online: £17,712.56
  Offline donations: £2,427.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £1,356.16

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