Sands is the leading stillbirth and neonatal death charity in the UK. Sands exists to reduce the number of babies dying and to ensure that anyone affected by the death of a baby receives the best possible care and support for as long as they need it. Sands provides bereavement support services both nationally through its Freephone helpline, mobile app, online community and resources, and locally through a UK-wide network of around 100 regional support groups.
Sands works in partnership with health care professionals, trusts and health boards and offers a range of training programmes and bereavement care resources to ensure that every bereaved parent and family receives the best possible care wherever they are in the UK. The charity promotes and funds research to better understand the causes of baby deaths and save babies’ lives, as well as raising awareness of baby loss and works with governments, key influencers and other stakeholders to make reducing the number of babies dying a priority nationally and locally. Over the past 40 years, Sands has grown into a national charity with a powerful vision, to create a world where fewer babies die, shared by dedicated volunteers, fundraisers, members, donors, healthcare professionals, partners, staff and bereaved parents and families.
We’re delighted to be helping Sands UK raise vital funds which go towards essential research projects, and helping raise awareness of baby loss. On Saturday 19th December, Toolroom FC will be challenging Sands United to a football match, in which we are aiming to help donate £300 to the charity. Mark Knight & Danny Howard are heading up the team, and any contributions from you, big or small, are welcome.
If you’d like to donate, you can do so by following this link.
“A world where fewer babies die and when a baby does die, anyone affected receives the best possible care and support for as long as it’s needed.”