Hello,

Thank you for taking the time to visit my page. In 2016, I was overjoyed to father a baby boy, we called him Reggie George.

Unfortunately in the same day I got to meet my son he sadly passed away due to premature birth. It was the proudest day of my life and something I will never forget until the day I die.

Everyday, when I see my friends with their children the same age, I think about how he would have been, taking him to school, listening to him tell me what he was interested in and what stories he had from his day. When I compete, I always imagine that he has come to watch me, cheering me on from the side lines.

When this tragedy happened I felt so isolated from all my friends, even my family. No one knew how to talk to me or help me, and consequentially no one did. I was unable to express my pain and it remains within me everyday. This cannot be the answer to celebrating my Reggie's life.

Going through this felt lonely, and was extremely difficult. I tried to be strong and not show my true emotions in front of Reggie's Mum, because I thought that was the best way to support her. So, I ended up going to the grave twice every time - once staying strong and once on my own, being me and letting the grief flow.

I know there must be many other fathers who have had the same experience and feel lost.

It is my hope that by admitting how I am struggling, it will encourage others to have a voice and also raise awareness of how the bereavement of a baby requires sensitive support.

The charity SANDS provided a memory box which was so special. This charity is dedicated to helping anyone who has been affected by still birth or neonatal death. SANDS charity work with health professionals to ensure that bereaved parents and families receive the best care possible.

I have set myself the challenge of completing 24 Hyrox workouts - on the hour every single hour, for 24 hours straight. Starting at 7pm on Saturday 14th October, and finishing at 7pm on Sunday 15th October, ready for the Wave of Light campaign at 7pm that evening.

I appreciate every single donation and any support on the day.