In June 2026 myself and my father will be continuing the ongoing fundraising for Sands in memory of our daughter and granddaughter Matilda Joan Purcell. Every year we as a family we look to continue raising money for Sands who supported myself and partner Ellie through the heartache of losing our first daughter Matilda in June 2024.

This year we have set ourself to the challenge of completing the 100km non stop ultra trek through the Lake District. This will be a huge challenge that we aim to complete and any support and donations however small will be greatly appreciated for this fantastic cause and our beautiful Matilda for her 2nd birthday.

Sands is the charity speaking up about pregnancy and baby loss, saving babies’ lives and supporting bereaved families. As the UK’s leading pregnancy and baby loss charity, we’re creating a community of compassionate and lifesaving changemakers, whose voices inspire change and turn understanding into action. Together, we are saving babies’ lives and improving maternity safety and bereavement care.

We can only achieve this with the amazing energies and efforts of our supporters. Thank you