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The Declan John Foundation was created by my wonderful friends Zoe & Simon Parkes after their beloved son Declan John Parkes was born sleeping at 40 weeks and 4 days in February 2021.

The pregnancy was fairly uneventful until around week 39 when Zoe developed some health issues which were not thought to be affecting Declan, however, Declan unfortunately passed away shortly after Zoe went into labour in hospital.

Zoe and Simon spent a few days in hospital with Declan creating precious memories. Walking out of the maternity ward without their baby, into a car with an empty car seat was the hardest thing they have ever had to do.

Their focus when they got home was to light a candle in Declan's honour and remember he would always be with them in one way or another.

Zoe and Simon promised to do everything possible to keep Declan's memory alive, alongside supporting other parents and families whose babies were not able to stay...

Since setting up the Declan John Foundation, with the money raised, they have donated books, candles and other items to over 30 hospitals across the UK which are then passed on to bereaved parents and siblings to provide some comfort after baby loss.

For every £15 donated, the hospitals are able to provide a bundle of items for grieving parents and any siblings to use to remember their baby.

I couldn't be more honoured to be running this event on behalf of Zoe, Simon and Libby in memory of Declan.

For more information on this amazing charity, please visit https://declanjohnfoundation.co.uk/

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