Paul Humphreys
Forget Me Not Swim for Edward
Fundraising for Sands, the stillbirth and neonatal death charity
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Thank you for visiting my fundraising page. Please dig deep and sponsor me online. """BIG thank you to everyone who has donated so far."""
As some of you will know, Paul and I had a baby boy on July 15th 2008. What should have been a happy day turned into a complete nightmare when our son Edward passed away in our arms an hour after his birth. We have found SANDS to be a huge help in the days and months following Edwards death. It's for this reason we would like you to help us raise funds for Sands in Edwards memory.
We have now completed the three swims. It's been a really uplifting thing to do and it's helped Paul and I to do something positive in Edwards Memory and help SANDS. The money we can raise will help SANDS:-
1. Support anyone effected by the death of a baby
2.Work in Partnership with health professionals to improve the quality of care and services offered to bereaved parents
3. Promote reaserch and changes in practice that could help reduce the loss of babies lives.
Dronfield Leisure centre 28th Feb 1pm - 3pm ( went really well. Thanks to all involved on the day)
Kettering Swimming pool 7th March 10am - 1.30pm ( A huge sucess. Thanks everyone!)
Kettering Swimming pool 14th March 10am - 1.30pm ( A fantastic response. Well done everyone)
Why 17? 17 babies every day are stillborn or die within the first 4 weeks of their young lives - that's over 6,500 babies every year in the UK. Sands, the stillbirth and neonatal death charity, supports anyone affected by the death of a baby and promotes reaserch to reduce the loss of babies' lives.
So please dig deep and sponsor us now!
IF YOU ARE PAYING SPONSORSHIP ON THE SITE PLEASE DON'T CLAIM GIFT AID. SANDS COLLECT IT WHEN I RETURN YOUR SPONSOR FORM TO THEM.
Many thanks for your support.
Alison and Paul
Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Sands will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.