I am running the Swindon Half Marathon in September 2025.  I am raising money for a charity very close to mine and my wife’s heart- Sands, in particular the Swindon Branch.  For more than 40 years, Sands has been here for anyone affected by pregnancy and baby loss to offer understanding and comfort through its Freephone helpline, 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