Exeter Sands, the stillbirth and neonatal death charity, has donated a ‘cuddle cot’ and two Moses baskets to the Maternity Unit at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital to enable bereaved parents to spend more time with their babies. The cuddle cot is a cold pad that can be wrapped around a baby that has been stillborn, allowing parents to stay with them for longer. This gives parents time to grieve and start to come to terms with their loss, as well as enabling other family members time to meet the baby and say goodbye. Sands operate throughout the UK, supporting people affected by the...
With the festive season nearly upon us, Sands, the stillbirth and neonatal death charity, is organising a series of twelve ‘Lights of Love’ evenings across the UK for parents, family and friends of those whose baby has died.
In Exeter, the non-denominational evening of traditional carols, inspirational readings and beautiful musical performances will be hosted at St Thomas’ Methodist Church, 110-111 Cowick Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 1JE on Friday 4th December at 7.30pm.
Those attending this service will be able to add a special message in memory of their son or daughter to...
Maggie Scorer, who in March set off on a 5000- mile ‘Dog on Tour’ cycling challenge around the UK coast with her faithful companion, eight-year-old golden retriever Oscar, is now on the last leg of her journey.
Maggie has spent nearly 150 days and approximately 4500 miles cycling to raise £25,000 for Sands, the stillbirth and neonatal charity and blood cancer charity Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research.
They began their journey in Suffolk and travelled northwards along the east coast, anti-clockwise, and hit a mile stone by reaching Lands Ends last week.
On 26 April 2015 bereaved father, Stephen Hunt, will be pounding the streets of the capital in this year’s Virgin Money London Marathon as part of Team Sands.
Sands, the stillbirth and neonatal death charity, works to support bereaved families and improve the care they receive as well as fund vital research to prevent more families suffering the loss of their precious baby.
To do this they rely on the generosity of fundraisers and supporter to continue their vital work.
Stillbirth and neonatal death are not rare events. In 2013 over 5700 babies died before, during...
Get ready to ‘ooh’ and ‘ahhh’ on Goodrington Sands this May Day Bank Holiday weekend as Splashdown Quaywest open its doors for the summer with an Opening Weekend Firework Extravaganza, free for visitors and residents alike.
As darkness falls on Saturday 2nd May, watch in awe as Splashdown’s annual Firework show returns for its 2nd year. From 9.15pm, enjoy a stunning show full of spectacular colours and a truly wonderful display managed by renowned firework technicians Firemagic UK.
Visitors can watch the Fireworks from Youngs Park and the beach at Goodrington Sands, and for...
An Exeter support group which helps anyone affected by the death of a baby had the honour of attending a special reception at 10 Downing Street this week.
The reception, held by Sands, the stillbirth and neonatal death charity, and hosted by the Prime Minister’s wife, Samantha Cameron, was attended by representatives from some of the charity’s local groups, including the Exeter Sands group.
Jo Gundersen treasurer of the Exeter group, said it was a huge honour to be able to visit Number 10 and hear Mrs Cameron talk about the charity’s work.
