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eddie's Always Aim High virtual duathlon page

Fundraising for Friends of Serenity
£351
raised of £250 target
by 15 supporters
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Friends of Serenity

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RCN 1157866
We provide comfort to bereaved parents to make a devastating time a little gentler

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Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

Losing a loved one at this time is even more difficult due to the isolation from friends and especially family not being able to give the support and love you need. 

A little ray of light for those who have given birth to sleeping angels is the support and memory boxes from Friends of Serenity. 

Sadly we have experienced these wonderful boxes back in June 2019 when our baby Wallace was born sleeping and again in April this year when we lost another angel to miscarriage. This year was so difficult as we were alone without any support from our wonderful friends and family due to Coronavirus but knowing Friends of Serenity were there and being able to speak to others in similar situations at least gave some comfort. 

Whilst this is not my craziest challenge, it keeps me focused and sane and with lock down and life it is still a challenge to keep getting the running shoes on or getting out on the bike. 

The challenge is to run 25k (15.5 miles) and cycle 100k (62 miles) in the month of May. My plan is to do double that, so 30k running and 200k cycle. 

Obviously this challenge will obey the current rules and I will be out on my own and give any other people out for their exercise the minimum of 2 meters distance. 

I know things are tough for many and lots of causes are asking for support at this difficult time, but any support you can give will mean so much to Emma and I and those who Friends of Serenity support and will sadly continue to support. 

Thank you. x

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About the charity

Friends of Serenity

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RCN 1157866
Friends of Serenity aims to preserve and protect the health of sick pregnant women and those who have suffered a miscarriage, stillbirth or neonatal death in particular but not exclusively by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities, Serenity Suites and equipment at East Lancashire Women and New Born Centre not normally provided by the statutory authorities. We work hard to support newly bereaved parents through the provision of memory boxes and miscarriage keepsakes. By dressing their babies we hope to make distressing and devastating time a little more comforting by taking the pressure off them. These are provided in East Lancashire and throughout the country on public requirement. Additionally, we strive to provide qualified information by any means appropriate on the 2nd most common chromosome disorder Trisomy 13.

Donation summary

Total raised
£350.55
+ £52.50 Gift Aid
Online donations
£350.55
Offline donations
£0.00

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