In October 2009 my son Noah Joseph was tragically born sleeping.

In the truly horrific months/year(s) that followed I found The charity SANDS.  They showed me that I wasn't alone and that there were so many people who I could talk to who knew exactly how I was feeling.

They also made me aware of the harrowing facts and figures regarding stillbirth and neonatal death.

Every day in the UK, 17 babies are stillborn or die shortly after birth. We believe that many of these deaths are preventable, and that this level of baby loss is completely unacceptable.Sands work hard to raise awareness of stillbirth and neonatal death, both with the general public and health professionals, but also with key decision makers around the UK.

They campaign for:

• Resources to be sufficiently allocated to better support those parents who suffer the loss of a baby.
•  Improvements in maternity services to reduce the unnecessary loss of babies’ lives.
• A comprehensive review of all stillbirths and neonatal deaths so that we can learn what went wrong and change practice accordingly.
•  Increased funding for research into the prevention of stillbirths and neonatal deaths.

In order to continue with the amazing work which they do they obviously need funds.So to help with this, me and my amazing friend Amie have decided to set ourselves a challenge! Well,6 challenges to be exact!

In October 2015, Noah would have been 6 years old,so in his memory and for all of the other angel babies,we will be completing 6 adrenaline or endurance based challenges throughout the year.

These challenges will include:

• The Longleat annual run
• Climbing Mount Snowdon
• And end with a sky dive!

Voting for The others challenges has now closed and The other 3 challenges which we will be completing are:

Zip world-longest zipwire in the northern hemisphere
Bungee catapult
5k Major series

If you would like to support us through this crazy adventure and donate to a fantastic cause which has truly helped me so much and continues to help so many others then please donate whatever you can. We would truly be so greatful.

Thank you :)

Lots of love from Nichola & Amie xx