In July 2024, we lost our much-loved two year old son Finlay (Finn/Finny to his friends and our FinnBear from the very start). His death was sudden and unexpected, which has made it all the harder to understand.

In his memory, we have set up this fundraising page to support the work of SUDC UK. SUDC UK provide advice to families whose children have died unexpectedly and campaign for all professionals to receive training on how to support people experiencing this kind of loss. The way in which we were treated in the aftermath of Finlay's death shows just how vital this work is.

It's not just that we miss Finny so very much, he is also missing from us. We are thankful for the nearly three years we had with him. They were wonderful years filled with joy and happiness. We desperately wish there had been more.

EDIT: In September 2025, David will be climbing Helvellyn with other bereaved parents for SUDC UK. This is not only a chance to connect with other parents who have lost children suddenly and unexpectedly, it also raises awareness of and funds for SUDC UK. He will also be running the Great South Run (10 miles) in October in Finn’s memory for SUDC UK.

With our love and thanks,

Liz and David

SUDC UK is a registered, national charity dedicated to raising awareness, funding research and supporting families affected by Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC).    

SUDC is the sudden and unexpected death of a child aged 1-18 years where the cause of death remains unexplained after a thorough investigation. 40 children are affected every year in the UK, more than young child deaths due to traffic accidents, fires or drowning and comparable to 1-2 seemingly healthy children dying every fortnight. Thank you for your support.