Aching Arms is a charity that gives its comfort bears to hospitals and hospices, for midwives and nurses to offer to bereaved parents in their care. Along with the bears, we also offer a support service to parents after their loss, whether it was during pregnancy, at birth or soon after.

As well as giving out our bears through our health professional partners, we donate bears to other organisations who support families after baby loss at any stage of pregnancy.

Aching Arms has recently extended its services and now offers direct support to parents via our Supporting Arms support service, a telephone and email support service which is run by bereaved parents. The service offers families the chance to talk to someone who has an understanding of what they’re going through and helps them feel they’re not alone.

www.achingarms.co.uk

London Landmarks Half Marathon 2025

Taking place on Sunday 6th April 2025, this is the only half marathon (13.1 miles) to go through both the City of London and the City of Westminster. From cultural landmarks and heritage to the city's quirky and hidden secrets, London Landmarks runners will get a chance to explore the capital on a closed road route like no other. Brilliant entertainment adorns the route with musical performances, DJs, dancers, and themed cheer stations - runners may even be serenaded by the sound of Bow Bells!

Our #TeamAchingArms runners will take on this award-winning central London race, enjoying an amazing experience whilst raising awareness and funds for a cause close to their heart - helping us offer comfort and support to bereaved families.