Last summer both Lynsey and myself got some great news that we were expecting a new addition to our family and a brother or sister for our son. All was going well until 20 weeks when we had an anomoly scan. The room went quiet and Lynsey and I knew something was wrong. We were told there were some concerns. We had to see a specialist that day who confirmed the concerns from the initial scan. Both of us were devastated but tried to remain positive and were referred to Leeds. More bad news followed and alot of sole searching was done. Scunthorpe Hospital were great at putting us into contact with ARC- a charity that tries to give impartial advice for parents who receive news of the antenatal result and the choices. The charity have been extremely helpful over the last 10 months or so and without them our decision would have been all the more difficult.

ARC provides non-directive support and information to parents before, during and after prenatal testing

In the UK around 750,000 women become pregnant every year and every one of these will be offered some form of screening test, such as an ultrasound scan and/or a serum test (blood test). As a result more than 35,000 women will be told that there is a risk that their unborn baby may have a serious abnormality. This will cause a great deal of anxiety and uncertainty for the parents and their families. Most parents will ultimately be reassured that the pregnancy is progressing as expected. Unfortunately, some will receive the devastating news that their baby has a serious, sometimes fatal disorder or a condition where the outlook is uncertain.

Our aim is to enable parents to make decisions throughout screening and testing in pregnancy

ARC is the only national charity which provides non-directive support and information to parents before, during and after antenatal testing. We offer parents specialised support for as long as is needed when an abnormality is diagnosed in their unborn baby. Our aim is to enable parents to make decisions during antenatal testing which are appropriate to their individual circumstances.

ARC offers information and support to parents who are:

Making decisions before, during and after the antenatal testing process
Told that their unborn baby has an abnormality
Having to make difficult decisions about continuing the pregnancy
Having to make difficult decisions about ending the pregnancy
Having to cope with complex and painful issues after a decision, including bereavement

Help is offered for as long as is needed

ARC acts as the national voice:

Representing the views of parents in Parliament, the media, government bodies and the NHS
Using parents' experience to influence professional practice through training, talks, conferences and networking

ARC is governed by a Board of Trustees made up of parent members and professionals, and is supported by a medical advisory body and patrons.

* Total raised online:	£485.00
Offline donations:	£171.50
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£105.77

* Total raised online:

£485.00

Offline donations:

£171.50

Gift Aid plus supplement:

£105.77

	Well done! Donation by Jill Barnfather 24/09/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Well done, Phil. 13miles+ takes alot of effort, but worth it for the cause. Donation by Malcolm Pattison 23/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	All the best Phil Donation by Mick Dalton 22/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Martyn Yeatman 20/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Phil! From Rachel, Glenn & Daniel x Donation by Glenn Instrell 20/09/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Sorry I didn't get this done sooner - best of luck, Andy, Allie and Henry Donation by Andy Clark 20/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Thinking of you Donation by Soot and Laura, Leah and Erin 19/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Phil love Gem & Joe x Donation by lynsey lowry 19/09/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck Phil. You are doing such an amazing thing for ARC. Charlie and Ben are very proud of Daddy. Love Lynsey xxx Donation by lynsey lowry 19/09/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Phil, Thank you for doing this for all of us and our babies. Sally, Dan, Alexander and Ben x Donation by Dan and Sally Hopkinson 18/09/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Great to meet you both the other day, despite the sad circumstances. Good luck with the run on behalf of a much needed charity x Donation by Carey & Graham 17/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Phil. Our thoughts are with you all x Donation by fiona and Rob 15/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Dani 15/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck for the run, Phil. A fantastic but poignant cause. Donation by Rachel Dowthwaite 14/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Stephanie Gibson 14/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Lovely way to remember Charlie. Go well. Love to you and Lynsey Donation by Doreen and Terry 13/09/09	£100.00
	It was lovely to meet you both today, best of luck for next week. Donation by Karina Bell 12/09/09	£10.00
	I would have thought with all your running Phil that the top would fit better by now!! All the best for the race and keep on smilling. Cheers Bully Donation by Ian Bullard 09/09/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	From personal experience, I empathise fully with you and your wife. Donation given to your chosen Charity. Good luck with the run. Marilyn (MFL) Donation by Marilyn Smith 08/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Hi Phil, Lynsey and I have been a great support to each other after meeting through ARC. Charlie will be very proud of his Daddy!! Donation by Charlene Carpenter 08/09/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Hi Phil I've met your lovely wife Lynsey through ARC and know just what a fantastic charity this is. Good luck with the run. Becky Donation by Rebecca Pykerman 08/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck on the run. Donation by Patricia Anderson 07/09/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck with the run, will be thinking about you Donation by Barbara M Tune 07/09/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck in the race, a fitting way to remember Charlie x Donation by Carol Steeper 04/09/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck Phil Donation by Jan Cooper 03/09/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Phil-hope the weather is kind to you on the day Donation by Peter Frost 03/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Our thoughts are with you and your family. Good luck on the day too. Donation by Sue & Jim Mallam 03/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	I'll be thinking of you whilst you are on the run and also about you and your family. Good luck and what a good cause. Donation by Judy Franklin 02/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck, Phil Donation by Nicola Barker + Sam Glen 02/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by JAMES LAMING 02/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

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ARC provides non-directive support and information to parents before, during and after prenatal testing

Our aim is to enable parents to make decisions throughout screening and testing in pregnancy

Help is offered for as long as is needed