Its been 10yrs since our baby boy was born sleeping peacefully.

Throughout 2018, in his memory, our aim is to complete a number of personal challenges, including half marathons, long distance bike rides and anything we would normally find an extreme challenge in comparison to what we are used to.

The first event being the Llanelli Half Marathon - Sunday 18th February - Done✓
Saturday 14th July - 66 mile Bike Sportive (Tenby LCW) ✓ followed by
Sunday 15th July - Wales Half Marathon (Tenby LCW) ✓ 

My first ever effort at a Triathlon. Saundersfoot Sprint distance Triathlon - Saturday 8th September. Finished just inside my goal time of 2hrs ✓

Next and final challenge - Sunday 7th October. Cardiff Half Marathon.

In January 2008, we were very excited and getting ready for the imminent arrival of our first child, however, during a routine appointment, no trace of a heartbeat could be found, resulting in the most terrible news any expecting parents would ever want to hear. Our baby, for reasons unknown at the time had died.

Rhys was born sleeping, looking perfect and a healthy weight. Our tears were not of joy, just those of devastation as he could not open his eyes or take a breath.

Thankfully, in the short time we were able to spend with him, we cwtched him, giving him all the love and kisses that we could but knew that he was going to be taken away from us that night.

Move forward 10yrs and we have two more beautiful children who are continually told about Rhys but we have never as a family done anything in his memory. This year, that's going to change, with SANDS being the appropriate charity to support.

When Rhys was born, we were grateful for all the support of friends and family but there are some who need far more support.  There are 'cold cots' which can now be used to allow parents to spend a night with their baby. The circumstances, do not just effect the parents but the midwives, who were unbelievable with us, must surely be emotionally effected and may need support. SANDS cater for all this as well as offering financial support for much needed research.  Such research could even prevent another family experiencing what we had to go through.

With this in mind, we are asking you for support in raising funds in memory of our Rhys.

Thank you.

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