Move in Memory: 5K in May 🤍👣

This May, we’re moving in memory of all the babies lost too soon.

Move in Memory: 5K in May invites anyone across the UK to walk or run 5K (or more!) to help raise awareness of pregnancy and baby loss, and vital funds for Branch Baby Loss Network CIC.

Our goal is to collectively raise £5,000 so Branch can continue to provide free peer support to bereaved parents to help them feel less alone in their darkest moments.

Why this matters 💔

- 1 in 4 pregnancies ends in loss.

- Every day in the UK, around 300 families experience miscarriage, 8 babies are stillborn, and 5 die within their first 28 days of life.

- Over 70% of parents affected struggle with their mental health.

Despite how common baby loss is, ongoing support is still limited.

Branch was founded after the loss of baby Louis to smash the silence and isolation surrounding pregnancy loss, baby loss and infertility - because no one should have to grieve alone.

How Branch Helps Bereaved Parents 🌿

Since launching in June 2024, Branch has supported thousands of people through pregnancy loss, baby loss and infertility through:

- 50+ tailored WhatsApp peer support groups, connecting people by shared experience, stage of loss, and location.

- Fortnightly online meet-ups

- UK wide in-person meet-ups

- Shared resources and wellbeing events

All of this support is free as we believe everyone who has lost a baby throughout pregnancy or beyond deserves free and immediate support.

But we rely on fundraisers to be able to provide it.

How you can help 🤍

There are three simple ways to support:

1️⃣ Donate - every pound helps provide connection and community to those who need it most.

2️⃣ Sponsor someone taking part in our 5K in May.

3️⃣ Join us and take part yourself.

The challenge 🏃‍♀️

- Complete 5K in May on a day that works for you.

- Walk or run, anywhere, anytime.

- Double it and run 10K if you’d like a bigger challenge!

We’ll be supporting each other in a dedicated WhatsApp group which you can join here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Be0YuUxTbWTGb1efi1gwvQ?mode=gi_t

For anyone who hasn't run at all or for a while and wants to get moving, we’ll also be following a 9-week Couch to 5K programme together in our Whatsapp group from mid-March to get out, get moving - and hopefully get some sun!

The prize 🎽

Everyone who raises over £150 will receive a free Branch T-shirt which can be personalised with your baby’s name and a colour of your choice.

Where your donation goes 🌿

Your support helps Branch:

- Expand our peer support network

- Create safe spaces for anyone experiencing baby loss or infertility to connect - both online and in-person

- Provide events and resources to support every stage and experience of pregnancy and baby loss, no matter where you live.

Every step in May and every pound donated honours a baby lost too soon and supports a family navigating the most difficult time of their lives.

Please share this page with friends and family - invite them to donate, sponsor you, or take part too. The more the merrier.

Thank you 🤍

Thank you so much, from Jess, Lisa and all of our amazing, dedicated volunteers including Katie, Leila, Laura, Alex, Rach, Grace, Nick, Kelly, and in memory of our wonderful volunteer Tij.

Together, we can make sure no one faces baby loss alone.

Find out more about Branch and follow us on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/branch_babyloss/

Join Branch's WhatsApp Community for peer support and meet ups here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/HFduNBVqWC663cwFogIBRz

Join Branch's Move in Memory: 5k in May WhatsApp group here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Be0YuUxTbWTGb1efi1gwvQ?mode=gi_t