Okay, so why is Mike Dee running around Mote Park in Maidstone in October?
On my birthday this year, my wife found out that she was pregnant and it was the happiest day of my life. We celebrated with our friends and family and set about planning the arrival of the youngster. I became a total food fascist and would only let Debbie eat the freshest, healthiest food that I'd cook with my own fair hands, insisted that I did all the housework, changed the cat litter, and pretty much took care of everything else in the house.
On the day of of our three month scan, we were both nervous and excited to see our kiddy for the first time. However, as soon as the ultrasound unit was placed on Debbie we knew there was something wrong. It was then that the midwife told us we had suffered a missed miscarriage, and that our baby had died.
A missed miscarriage is where the baby passes away but does not physically leave the body, so you don't know it's happened.
After the trauma of this, it took us a few weeks to come to terms with what had happened. But, being very much in love and wanting to start a family, we tried for a second time. I come from a history of fertile Italians so we were soon expecting again. However, at six weeks, Debbie suffered another miscarriage.
We've not carried a baby to term yet but I have three beautiful nieces and a nephew all of whom have loving parents. The pain we felt during both of our losses, coupled with the love we have for the kids in our family means that I really want to do something to help. One of our dear friends introduced me to SANDS when she saw how hard we were taking our first loss. SANDS are a Stillborn and Neonatal Death charity and to know there are people out there helping grieving parents inspired me.
It's only a 5km run I know but to be fair, I'm a fat bloke who's been smoking on and off for twelve years. Plus, as I'm a cog in the corporate machine, I'll be running in a full suit and tie. That's got to be worth a couple of quid, hasn't it?
Please have a look at the SANDS website to find out more about their work.
Thanks all,
Mike
http://www.uk-sands.org/
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Raised so far: £771.00
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Donation by Simon Mitchelson on 10/11/10 |
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Donation by Mark Sayers on 27/10/10 |
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Good show, Mike. Sitting here in 20 degrees in Dornie and hoping you are keeping cool! Love to you both. X Donation by Agnes Shanks on 10/10/10 |
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Fantastic charity, close to our family's hearts. Best of luck xx Donation by Jennifer D Begg on 09/10/10 |
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Good luck tomorrow Mike. Really sorry to hear about what you and Debs have been through. Donation by Emma & Robert Rothwell (Peterhead folk!) on 09/10/10 |
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Few beers to get you round? Good luck mate, great cause Donation by Matt Bush on 09/10/10 |
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Edd says try not to fall alpha over tango and make a twat of yourself. Me I just say good luck for Sunday. Lots of love from me and him xx Donation by Maureen Neil on 08/10/10 |
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Go Mike! A very worthy cause. Much Love from Lynne, Allan and Jess xx Donation by Lynne Maree Shanks on 07/10/10 |
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Good luck Mike, x Donation by rachel ewart on 07/10/10 |
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Run, walk or fly, good on you for doing this and hope you have a brilliant day! x x Donation by Nicola Jack on 07/10/10 |
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Good Luck Mike! Best wishes to you and Debbie. Lots of Love Karen and Ross xxx Donation by Karen Donald on 06/10/10 |
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Good luck mate!! The sacred ground you're running on will help you fly round! Great cause x Donation by Sara Thompson on 06/10/10 |
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Good luck pal! Donation by Colin Logan on 06/10/10 |
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Good luck with the running from all 3 of us. i'm sure that a man in your condition will do it in record time, a long playing record that is. Donation by Benjamin Young on 06/10/10 |
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The Kelman Family will be with you every step of the way. All our love to you both. xx Donation by Charles Kelman on 01/10/10 |
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Good luck mate, all the best!!! Donation by Kevin Sinclair on 13/09/10 |
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with love and cuddles from AB and me. Oh and a quick note to Debs - we need to sort out our cheer outfits.......i'm seeing some 80's tastic neon xXx Donation by Tracey & AB on 12/09/10 |
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Best wishes to you both. Mike you're a legend (Even if you can't grow a beard) Come up and see us soon Donation by Colin Plumb on 11/09/10 |
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Good luck mike. I know what u and deb's are going through: -( xxxx Donation by Emma O'Sullivan on 10/09/10 |
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Good Luck mr dee, you legend!!! I love you both and wish I could do more. RUN FOREST RUN! x x xx Donation by Carole Pelham on 10/09/10 |
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we love you Debbie and Mike, loads and loads xxxxx Donation by Anne Jack on 10/09/10 |
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Donation by Hannah Bellsham-Revell on 09/09/10 |
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Mike Dee! Go get 'em! x Donation by Faye Busby on 09/09/10 |
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From Chris and Sarah......RUN FATBOY! RUN!!!!!! You do this for the best of causes. And we love you for it. Take care. Donation by chris watt on 08/09/10 |
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Good luck Mike - sending the wife down so you'll have plenty of motivation to run round the course faster to get AWAY from her! :o) Donation by Kenny & Lorri on 08/09/10 |
| * Total raised online: | £771.00 |
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| Total Raised: | £771.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £209.00 |
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