Virgin London Marathon 2010

For over 30 years Sands has supported many thousands of families whose babies have died, offering emotional support, comfort and practical help. We have also worked with health professionals to revolutionise the way in which bereaved parents and their babies are cared for.

In spite of medical advances, the tragic fact is that 17 babies a day in the UK are stillborn or die within the first twenty eight days of life. The equivalent of 16 fully-laden jumbo jets crashing every year, with no survivors. We have therefore launched our Why17? campaign to raise awareness of the 17 babies dying every day in the UK and to raise much needed funds towards research which could provide further information on why so many babies are dying.

If you would like to run for Sands we are currently taking online applications. In order to secure one of our places, we will ask you to raise a minimum sponsorship of £2,500. Don’t be daunted by this as we will be on-hand to ensure you smash your targets! We are also looking for ballot runners to join our team so if an Accepted magazine has dropped through your letterbox and you would like to run for us, please get in touch today!

However you obtain your place, you can be part of our friendly and highly committed team and receive the following benefits:

• Free running vest or t-shirt
• Fundraising advice and merchandise for fundraising events
• Cheering points around the course
• Recovery reception with food and drink where you can meet with family and friends