On 26 October 2018, our daughter Kallipateira Rodothea Moorhouse was stillborn at 37 weeks of pregnancy, just two weeks before her due date. Her death was preventable.

Holding Kallipateira in my arms, I made her a promise:
That I would do everything I could to honour her life and to make sure she did not die for nothing by supporting other parents who experience baby loss/stillbirth , and to help save babies’ lives through research.
In May 2019, we then suffered a miscarriage at 9 weeks.
The devastation of losing Kallipateira has never left me. The pain does not go away - you simply learn how to live alongside it. I would have given my life for her to be okay. Now, I must be her voice. Every baby deserves a chance at life.

In May 2020, we welcomed our rainbow baby Apollon Alexandros Moorhouse, born early at 35 weeks at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Manchester.
After everything we had been through, we knew that to give Apollon the best possible chance, we needed the very best care. Under Professor Alexander Heazell and the Tommy’s Rainbow Clinic and Maternal & Fetal Health Research Centre, Apollon is here today because of world-class care and research being put into practice.
Quite simply, without that research, Apollon would not be here.

The Extreme Challenge – July 19th, 2026

In honour of Kallipateira, and to continue raising awareness and funds for stillbirth research, I will be taking on my next summer extreme challenge.

On 19 July 2026, in the height of the Greek summer, I will complete:
260 lengths of the track at the Ancient Stadium of Rhodes - Rhodes Island, Greece.

The Ancient Stadium of Rhodes, built in the 3rd century BC, was once used for athletic competitions connected to the ancient Olympic tradition. It sits exposed, with no shade, and during summer temperatures can exceed 35–40°C, with intense humidity reflecting from the stone.
Walking 260 lengths down the central track is deliberately symbolic - relentless repetition, extreme heat, physical exhaustion, and mental endurance - reflecting both the ancient history of the stadium and the endurance required to live with grief.

The temple of Apollon stands above the stadium - our son Apollon named after the Greek God.

This challenge will take place on ancient stone, in conditions described by locals as “like an oven”, and will require months of preparation and training.

To view The Ancient Stadium of Rhodes Extreme Challenge announcement please visit

https://youtu.be/2VpoWcETMXU?si=qEOzvdijJOYZDJ2k

Why This Matters
All funds raised will support Professor Alexander Heazell and his team in Manchester, helping to:
Improve care for mothers and Dads
Reduce the risk of stillbirth
Turn research into real-world clinical practice
Support families facing the unimaginable

This challenge is about turning grief into action, and love into legacy.

Also Supporting: Gaynor’s Big One – Blackpool
This JustGiving page will also support Gaynor’s Big One, taking place on 15 May, involving a demanding rollercoaster climb challenge in Blackpool, undertaken in tribute to Kallipateira and to support the same vital research and families.
Every donation, no matter the size, helps us continue this work and brings us closer to a future where fewer families experience stillbirth.

If you can donate and share your support will make a big difference. Thank you.

Thank you for taking the time to read our story, and for supporting Kallipateira’s legacy.

With thanks and best wishes
Ben Moorhouse and Gaynor Thompson