Knitting Challenge - Knitting Pattern Use this pattern as a guide to create your blanket, or alternatively use a pattern of your own choosing, making... View online • Download pdf (825.37 KB)
Hayley's Story Hayley was 40 weeks and four days pregnant when she was told her precious baby boy George had died. Time stood still and her and her husband's world was shattered into a million pieces, but she describes how Sands was her lifeline and how the connections she has made have made a difference to her healing. Read this story
The Smallest Hello - A poem for Alfie Adam shares The Smallest Hello, a poem he wrote in memory of his son Alfie, which was read at Alfie's funeral six weeks after he passed. Read this story
Adam's Story Adam shares how his son Alfie was born at 20 weeks and stayed with him and his fiancée Lori for two hours before going to sleep in their arms. Read this story
Sarah's Story Sarah shares how support from Sands and Tommy's has been invaluable in making her feel less alone in the horrible "club" of baby loss after her first son Harry was born at 26 weeks and died just three days later. Read this story
Asiya's Story Asiya shares how being of Asian background means miscarriage is seen as a taboo and stigma so herself and her husband found there wasn't enough support around them after they experienced four miscarriages. She wants to share her story so other families feel less alone. Read this story
National Campaigns Officer Sands works to save babies’ lives and ensure that anyone affected by pregnancy or baby loss receives the care and... Application Deadline 5 January 2026
Jess's Story It is important for people from all backgrounds, including the LGBTQIA+ community, to be able to access proper care and support when they experience pregnancy or baby loss. We are grateful to Jess, founder of Baby Loss Hour, for sharing her experience and thoughts. Read this story
Samantha's Story When Sofia, the precious daughter of Samantha and Christopher, was born sleeping on New Year’s Day 2021, her parents were heartbroken, but thanks to a Sands memory box, they were able to make special memories together as a family. Read this story