Aurora’s Run – 108 Miles in 24 Hours

On 30–31 January, I will be running 108 miles in 24 hours, retracing the journey our daughter Aurora took during her short but powerful life.

From Leicester Royal Infirmary, to Queen’s Medical Centre Nottingham, to Birmingham Children’s Hospital, and finally to her memorial tree just outside of Coventry, — this route carries every step, every fear, every hope we lived as a family.

Aurora was only with us for two months, but she changed everything.

On what would have been her 5th birthday, I’m announcing this challenge to honour her, to keep her name moving through the world, and to give back to the hospitals and charities who stood by us when we needed them most.

I’m raising money for the incredible teams who cared for her and supported us — and for the baby-loss charities who support families like ours every single day.

- Leicester Hospitals Charity - in particular the NICU at LRI

- Nottingham Hospitals Charity - In particular the NICU at QMC

- The Birminghams Children’s Hospital Charity

- The Lily Mae Foundation

- Hallie’s Hideaway

(All monies raised will be split equally between each of the above Charities)

This run isn’t about endurance.

It’s about gratitude, grief, love, and purpose.

It’s about turning the hardest chapter of our lives into something that can help others.

If you’re able to donate, share, or even just read Aurora’s story — thank you.

It means more than you know.

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