When your baby has died it can seem as if no-one else in the world knows or understands what you are going through or how you feel inside regardless of how far through your journey you are. Many parents who have lost babies know that although people who are close to them can sympathise, it is only those who have experienced the death of a baby who can offer real understanding and empathy for what you are going through.

💜 HYROX BIRMINGHAM FUNDRAISER 💜

29th October 2026

I will be taking on HYROX Birmingham wearing a 35lb weighted vest in memory of my daughter, Poppy Arabella.

On June 12th 2025 Poppy made an early entry into this world weighing just 35g at 17 weeks.

The 35lb vest represents the weight of loss that so many bereaved parents carry every day.

The vest comes off at the finish line.

The love, grief, and memory of Poppy never will.

Over the last year, the Willows Support Group has provided invaluable support to our family through:

• Funded counselling sessions

• Bereaved parent support meetings

• A sibling care box for Sprog and Thumper

• Practical and emotional support when we needed it most

Now it's my turn to give something back.

💜 HONOURING BABIES GONE TOO SOON 💜

I would love to carry the names of other babies who are loved, missed, and remembered.

If you would like your baby's name added to the vest, please send me a message (imstilltheirparent@gmail.com). It would be an honour to carry them with me every step of the way.

Every donation will help Willows continue supporting families facing pregnancy and baby loss.

For Poppy.

For every baby gone too soon.

For every family learning to carry the weight of loss.

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