On the darkest of nights, the stars shine brightest  

When a baby dies, every parent leaves their old life behind and begins a journey into what can feel like complete darkness. At Sands we walk with people, to offer support, to shine a starlight of hope and help everyone find a way through.

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Distance: 5km or 10km

When: Saturday 2 December. If you can't make that day feel free to complete your Starlight Walk any other day in December.

Where: wherever you like

Walk a Starlight  Walk  on your own or with a loved one.  Stroll through the countryside, march through the town or simply let your feet lead the way as you walk either 5km or 10km for Sands with your lantern,  shining  a light of hope for all those bereaved families in need of support.  

Like starlight itself,  the love for our babies is endless,  and together we will walk through the darkness and find the light.  

What you'll receive once you've signed up

As part of your Starlight Walk registration, you'll receive:

  • 1 paper lantern to carry on the Starlight Walk*
  • 1 LED candles for each of your lantern
  • a walking in memory card to wear with pride on your walk

Decorate your lanterns with messages of love and carry them with you for every step of your walk underneath the stars, before keeping it as a lasting memory of your walk. 

Please know it can take up to 10 working days for lantern packs to arrive, especially leading up to Christmas. But we will do all that we can to get your lantern pack out to you as  soon as possible. 

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If you're on Facebook you can also join our Starlight Walk community here

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How you can fundraise for Starlight Walk

With every pound you raise, you’re helping us create a legacy of hope and comfort for every bereaved family.  With every step you take, you’re showing the world how much every baby is loved.

  • Share your fundraising page 
  • Collect sponsorship from friends and family
  • Host a Starlight Walk fundraiser

Because of your fundraising, Sands will be there now and in the future for bereaved families and their loved ones.

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Any questions?

If you have any questions you can check out our FAQ's below or contact us by emailing teamsands@sands.org.uk

Sign up today for your lantern pack and to take part in Starlight Walk this winter. 

How much do I need to fundraise?

If you raise £150 or more by January, then you will automatically receive a bespoke Starlight Walk medal along with your certificate. All participants will receive a digital Starlight Walk certificate regardless of if they have fundraised or simply taken part. Medals will be available to purchase from our online shop from January. 

Each fundraising pack costs us £7, so if you’re not fundraising, we would be so grateful if you’d consider making a donation to cover this cost. 

 

How much is it to sign up?

It is FREE to sign up to our Starlight Walk at home. All we ask is that you do your best to fundraise as much as possible to help save babies' lives and support bereaved families. Just £20 can provide a memory box for a family to create lasting memories with their baby. 

When do I complete my walk?

We are encouraging people to complete their Starlight Walk on Saturday 2 December. However, if you can't make this date, please feel free to take on your Starlight Walk on any day in December.

Do I need to track my walk?

No, there is no obligation to track your distance. We trust all our Starlight Walk participants to complete their walks. 

I'm struggling to fundraise, what can I do?

There is no pressure to reach your fundraising target. However, if you would like some fundraising support, just email us at miles@sands.org.uk and we are very happy to help. We can share ideas of how to fundraise but as a starting point you could share your fundraising page on social media and send it to your friends and family via WhatsApp. Another great way to encourage donations is to share your reasons for taking par, often once people understand why you're supporting us they're more than happy to donate and can help open up a conversation too. 

Can I get an additional lantern pack?

It is one lantern pack per registration. However, you can purchase additional packs from our website here

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