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My story

 

Following the devastating loss of baby Barney Stevens-Brewin last year Sean Galloghly,  Martin Brewin (Barney's Dad) and Dave Stevens (Barney's Grandad) are on a quest to raise money and awareness for Sands and the work they do in supporting anyone affected by the death of a baby and to promote research into the loss of babies' lives.

Between the 14th & 19th June 2007 we will be walking 150 miles in six days from Carlton Scroop, Lincolnshire to Central London. For more information please visit...

http://www.babybarney.org.uk 

http://walking4barney.blogspot.com

Those of you who know us can vouch for the fact that we are not sportsmen, walkers or into any regular exercise, the idea is for a major personal challenge and to make people take notice. Walking to the car is about our usual limit!

Everyday in the UK 17 babies are stillborn or die within 28 days of birth, that is one baby every 84 minutes -  34 grieving parents - 68 grieving grandparents every day!!!  and worse... 70% of stillbirths have no determinable cause.  The subject is not talked about and is treated like a taboo we are determined to break the taboo.

HOW CAN YOU HELP?  

 We feel there are four ways that individuals or organisations can help us

  • Sponsor us (on this page, how easy is that?) so we can raise vital money for Sands
  • Donate items or services that can auctioned or raffled
  • To publicise the walk in their respective organisations to raise awareness and potentially expose individuals who can help with our goals, take part in the walk or that may have been affected themselves.
  • Donate services or sponsor specific projects for Sands

If you can help in any of the ways above (other that clicking the "Sponsor me now" button which I am sure you will do anyway!  Please email me at: walk@babybarney.org.uk

 

SANDS is the UK’s leading stillbirth and neonatal death charity whose core aims are:

  • To support anyone affected by the death of a baby
    • Through a National Helpline
    • Bereavement counselling
    • Local support groups and networks
  • To improve care when a baby dies
    • Ensuring bereaved families get the support they need
    • Advising healthcare professionals in caring for families
  • To promote research to reduce the loss of babies’ lives
    • Funding vital research in why so many babies are lost. 17 each day in the alone, of which 75% have no detectable cause.
    • Find out why the rate has been rising for the past 10 years

 

The stillbirth rate has been rising since 2000 and vital research work, funded by Sands, need to contine to cut this rate dramatically

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.

So please sponsor me now!

Many thanks for your support.

We are so grateful to you and Martin!!!!!!! Donation by Sharon & Keith Putman 23/07/07  

£50.00

Well done to all of you xx Donation by Pauline Hobson-Smith 12/07/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Graham McConney 06/07/07  

£30.00

congratulations on finishing your walk. Donation by lin and mick clarke 29/06/07  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Well done! Donation by Steve Boardman 28/06/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done guys, glad you made it! Donation by Brian 27/06/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done - inspirational stuff Donation by Prasit 27/06/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

shiver me timbers Stevens ! Donation by ha - arrrrrrgggggghhhhh 26/06/07  

£2.00 + £0.56 Gift Aid

Best of luck with your efforts Donation by Brett West 25/06/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Richard Cumbers 25/06/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck, what an amazing thing your are doing in memory of your angels xx Donation by Sammy (Thomas' mummy from Sands) 23/06/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done Martin. Donation by Helen 22/06/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Such a wonderful way to honour your much loved baby. Donation by J 21/06/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done to ALL of you, it was great to meet you all on Tuesday, hope the muscles are recovering Donation by Emma Hoole 21/06/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Well done all of you. Not an easy task but a very worthy cause. Donation by Stephen Delebecque 21/06/07  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Donation by nikki 19/06/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Here are gaz broke now :) Donation by Stinto 19/06/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I am sure the Blisters will be worth it Donation by Nick Collins 19/06/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Congratulations mucho respect:-) Donation by Adrian Marchant 19/06/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck mate! Donation by Ben Caird 19/06/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

A VERY SMALL GESTURE, BUT GIVEN WITH MUCH LOVE AND SUPPORT FOR THOSE MAKING THIS AMAZING JOURNEY! Donation by NATALIE UTTING 18/06/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Not much in comparison to what u have achieved this week, but in memory of Barney & all our babies X Donation by Carolyn, Grev, Matt & James 18/06/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Matt Howes 18/06/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

With very best wishes from all at The Random House Group Donation by The Random House Group 18/06/07  

£100.00

Hope it's going well ! Donation by Sandra 18/06/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck, and god bless. Donation by Angus Wallis 18/06/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by John Garner 17/06/07  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Donation by Ducky 17/06/07  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

I hope the walk goes well, what amazing people you arexxxx Donation by mummyhelena(BABYWORLD) 15/06/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hope you have an umbrella,good luck Donation by Dad/Doreen 15/06/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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* Total raised online: £1,797.00
  Offline donations: £3,733.53
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £447.61

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