We are here for you this Father's Day

We're here for you

With Father’s Day approaching, we understand that this can be a difficult time for dads and anyone touched by pregnancy loss or the death of a baby. We are here to support you.
Support for you
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Always a Dad token

If you would like something special to honour your baby or would like to send a gift to someone to let them know you are thinking of them, we have a lovely Always a Dad token available with a donation to Sands.
Get your special token
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Leave a heartfelt dedication

This Father’s Day and beyond, let’s recognise all the wonderful dads and grandads in our lives. Whether their children can be held in their arms or in their hearts and minds, they’ll always be a dad or grandad.

Honour a Dad with a heartfelt dedication on this special page.
Write a dedication
A selection of Father's Day cards available on the Sands shop

Show someone you care

The simplest of actions and words can make the most difference. Letting bereaved parents know that you're thinking of them can go a long way.

Check out the items that we have available on the Sands Shop to help you recognise their baby.
Visit the Sands Shop
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Returning to work

We understand that returning to work following pregnancy or baby loss can be difficult, which is why it’s so important that workplaces are compassionate, supportive and ready to welcome back those who want to return, in a way which is right for them. 

We are here to help you get things right.
Returning to work
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Join our community

Join a Sands United team and become part of a local support network of other bereaved men.

Sands United is for every man. However long ago or recent your loss, our teams are here for you. Whatever your football ability, our teams are here for you.
Join your local team
Donate today and you will be making a huge difference to the lives of bereaved families in their most difficult hours, helping to give them hope for the future.

You will be helping Sands to provide tailored support for men, and continue our vital work to save babies' lives through targeted research, campaigning for change, and ensuring that the voices of bereaved parents are heard, so that we can learn lessons for the future.

You will also be helping us to ensure that we can provide tailored support for men, and continue our vital work to improve maternity safety through targeted research, campaigning for change, and ensuring that the voices of bereaved parents are heard, so that we can learn lessons for the future.

Whether a one-off donation or a regular gift, your support is invaluable and we couldn't do it without you. Thank you so much ♥
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