Dan is fundraising for Abigail's Footsteps by taking on the Zell am See Half Ironman this August — a demanding challenge of 1.9 km of open water swimming, 90 km of cycling, and finishing with a 21.1 km run, all back-to-back. Kiera will be tackling her first half marathon a week later, a feat that is motivating her through her physical recovery.

Why We're Supporting Abigail’s Footsteps

1 in 4 pregnancies ends in loss. Despite how common this is, baby loss remains surrounded by silence, misunderstanding, and stigma. Too many families grieve in isolation, unsure where to turn for help, and struggling with both emotional and physical trauma.

Our journey into loss began with hope — the hope of building a family, the joy of a positive pregnancy test after years of uncertainty, and the cautious excitement that comes with imagining a future with your baby. But hope can be fragile. We experienced the trauma of losing a much-wanted pregnancy just before the second trimester — a grief that is hard to describe and impossible to forget.

The emotional devastation was compounded by the physical toll and the lack of adequate support in the aftermath. We found ourselves navigating a system that often fails to recognise or respond to baby loss with the care and urgency it demands. Like many, we discovered just how isolating and overlooked this experience can be.

That’s where Abigail’s Footsteps came in. When others turned us away, this small but powerful charity offered compassion, counselling, and practical help. Their work goes far beyond individual support — they fund specialist bereavement training for healthcare professionals, provide midwives with tools to care for grieving families, and donate cooling cots to hospitals so that near-term or full-term parents can spend precious time with their angel baby after loss.

They gave us a safe place to grieve, and the beginning of healing with their wonderful counsellor Trish.

Now, they hope to reach even more families — including those facing the unique and terrifying experience of pregnancy after loss.

By supporting Dan’s Half Ironman challenge, or my half marathon, you're not just donating to a good cause — you're breaking the silence around baby loss and helping to build a world where families like ours are met with empathy, expertise, and real support.

Please consider donating if you’re able. Every contribution helps Abigail’s Footsteps to continue their extraordinary work.

In memory of all the babies who never got to grow up — including our own Artemis, named after the goddess, wild and free, always watching over us.