Did you know that every year in the UKaround5,000babies are stillborn or die within their first four weeks of life? That’s 14 babies everyday and every baby that dies has parents and familieswhoneed care, support and above all,hope.
Sandsis the leading baby loss charity in the UK; saving babies’ lives, and providing and improving the quality of care and support for anyone affected by the death of a baby.
This year has beenverytoughfor us all, andthe impact of coronavirus has left many families vulnerable and isolated from their loved ones.
Now more than ever,Sandsis determinedto make sure they are there for anyone affected by baby loss.
This July,Sandshas launched a special mission to theMoonand backand your support is crucialright now.
On the 20thJuly 1969,the world watched in wonder as Neil Armstrong landed on the moon.Goingto the Moon and back was a journey full ofchallenges and everyone atSandsknows what it means toface suchajourney.
When a baby dies,every parent leaves their old life behind and begins a journey intowhat can feel likecompletedarkness.Sandswalks with people, tooffersupport,toshine astarlight of hope andhelp everyone find a way through.
Please helpto raise a pound for every mile ofSands’ missionandcreate a legacy ofhope andcomfort for every bereaved family.