Jo Ward

ABIGAILS' FOOTSTEPS

Fundraising for Sands, the stillbirth and neonatal death charity
£4,871
raised of £5,000 target
by 180 supporters
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Participants: Abigail Ward
Sands, the stillbirth and neonatal death charity

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RCN 299679 & SC042789
We provide support services and work to reduce the number of baby deaths

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Thank you for taking the time to visit our Just Giving page. 

  

My daughter Abigail was stillborn at 41 weeks.  

  

My husband and I were devastated when we found out that Abigail had died, and having to deliver our beautiful little girl by natural means three days later was the hardest thing I have ever had to do.  Instead of making plans to bring her home we were planning her funeral; something a parent should never have to do for their child. 

  

The staff at the Medway Maritime Hospital were amazing and we can't thank them enough for their support during such a difficult time.  We were also lucky to have support from Sands, the Stillborn and Neo-natal death Charity. 

 

I have established my own bridal shop, Abigail’s' Bridalwear (www.abigailbrides.co.uk) in memory of our daughter Abigail and we donate £17 for every wedding dress we sell in memory of the 17 babies that still die everyday.

On the 26th June Keith Jones from K N J Electrical will be 

jumping from a plane in Headcorn in Kent, but to spice things up 

he will be doing it while wearing one of our wedding dresses!! 

Please visit http://www.justgiving.com/AbigailsFootsteps

 to donate and help us reach our target of £500

 

Another date for your diary is October 22nd 2011 when we are holding a fund raising ball, which we are hoping, will raise more money for SANDs.

Please visit www.abigailsfootsteps.co.uk for ticket details.

 

We are grateful for any donations which an be made through this Just Giving site so that further research can be done to help reduce the loss of babies' lives. 

 

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So please dig deep and donate now.

 

Thank you for all your support

 

David & Jo Ward xx 

 

 

 

 


 

About the charity

Sands, the stillbirth and neonatal death charity

Verified by JustGiving

RCN 299679 & SC042789
Sands supports anyone affected by the death of a baby, works in partnership with health professionals to try to ensure that bereaved parents and families receive the best possible care and funds research that could help to reduce the numbers of babies dying and families devastated by this tragedy.

Donation summary

Total raised
£4,870.50
+ £1,135.35 Gift Aid
Online donations
£4,870.50
Offline donations
£0.00

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