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My story

 

Thank you for visiting my fundraising page. I am running 17 individual 10k runs around the country ending in July 2009. Please support me as generously as you can.

I'm running them to raise awareness of the 17 babies who die each day in this country. My daughter Emmeline was born prematurely at 24 weeks and only blessed this earth for a few short hours. Like many thousands of babies each year we still don't know why she didn't survive.  The money that we raise at Sands helps fund research into why so many little ones just don't make it.

Please help Emmeline, and her friends who never made it, have a voice.

This is the day my life changed for ever

“ As I held her in my arms wrapped in a soft white blanket I took in every last moment. Her eyelashes were formed and they curled at the ends. I rested her finger on mine and looked in amazement at her finger nails. She was dressed in a pink knitted suit that was made specifically for small babies. Her tiny nappy and booties were the size of dolls. I cradled her and chatted to her but nothing came back. As her life ebbed away I clung to every minute. I had bought her into the world and I must hold her until she goes.

 That day was the saddest of my life. The day my daughter died, the path of my life changed forever. “

Running for Life Schedule

May 18th 2008, Manchester Great Run - Time 57 minutes

July 5th 2008, British 10K - Time53.06

July 27th 2008, Bupa Great Wales Run - Time 53.03

August 14th 2008, Warwick Summer 10K - Time 55.50 (multi terrain)

September 28th 2008, Walsall 10K - Time 52.53

November 16th 2008, Derbyshire Heaner Xmas Pub - 52.13

December 21st 2008, Telford 10K

February 15th 2009, Salisbury City 10K

March 8th 2009, Stanley Park 10K

April 5th 2009, Regency Wright Hassell 10K, Leamington Spa

May 3rd 2009, Bupa Great Edinburgh Run

May 17th 2009, Great Manchester Run

June 7th 2009, Rotary Club of Kenilworth Two Castles 10K

TBC, Great Women's Run

July 2009 TBC, British 10K

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

Please donate only as much as you can manage, as everything makes a difference.

Thank you so much for helping more little ones make it into our world.

Donation by Heather Tweddell 17/01/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck, In memory of all the little ones, loved and lost xx Donation by Jo Scott 03/11/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Fantastic raising money for Sands. Em would be so proud of you Donation by Paul, Hannah, Sophie, Lewis 06/08/08  

£15.00

Congratulations for doing it......!!!!! And such a fantastic amount raised!!!!! Donation by Charlotte Sweeney 15/06/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hi Jo Well done your strength and courage will see you through thinking of you Alison Donation by Alison Tickner 25/05/08  

£50.00

You did it! Congratulations Donation by Lucy McGibbon 23/05/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

met you on a training event in Coventry, you inspired me then and you are inspiring me now - good luck Jo Donation by Jenny Andrews 23/05/08  

£2.00 + £0.56 Gift Aid

As a bereaved parent I thank you for doing this, Jo. Donation by Doug Jenner 19/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

What an admirable charity to be supporting Jo. Donation by Jane Endean 18/05/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Your dad told us all about this a couple of days ago. Best of luck, Jo. Donation by Jackie & Mike English 17/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Nice Network2012 blog Jo. Inspired me. Best wishes Donation by Martin Murphy 16/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Think of Emmeline running with you and I know you won't stop until you reach the finish line! Donation by Emma Hayles 16/05/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

great cause jo, good luck! Donation by liz rowe 16/05/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good Luck Jo (HRM MA 2002/3) Donation by Heather Palmer 16/05/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck Jo Donation by Steve & Jenny Hubbard 15/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Go Girl! Donation by Leon Coppola 15/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Lisa Ibbotson 14/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Go Jo. You're a superstar Donation by Collette and Phil Dunkley 14/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Your little angel will be proud! xx Donation by Katy, Giles & Charlie 14/05/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck Jo Donation by Steve Jenkins 14/05/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

You dont need luck!! I know that deep down inside your Ems is getting you to that finish line. You just need strength and positivity. Well done Babe! Donation by Lydiah Igweh 13/05/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good luck on Sunday! Donation by Mark O'Sullivan 13/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Keep up the good work Jo! Donation by Tom Williamson 13/05/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck Jo! Donation by Martin Goodyer 13/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

mmm, not sure about the picture ! Good luck Jo, keep up the good work. xx Donation by Mush & Clur 13/05/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

You really are mad, Run Forrest Run! Good luck Jo and don't forget to tape up your Ni**les ;@) Let me know if you need a lift on route. xxx Donation by Clur & Mush - Beetle Drive UK 13/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

All the best Jo and keep on runnin'! Donation by Penny Robb 13/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Jo, sounds great - we must golf this summer!! Donation by Debbie Allmey 13/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Jo, will think of you (if I am awake at that time of the day ;-)) Donation by Daniela 12/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Running with the wind, Jo! Donation by Sarah Parkinson 12/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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