During a routine 16 week antenatal appointment, we were given the heart breaking news that our second daughter had passed away. During that incredibly distressing period, the chaplaincy at Salisbury Hospital were amazing and were always on hand to provide us with spiritual, emotional and practical support. Words can not express how grateful we both were to have the chaplains in the hospital and for all they did for us throughout, including giving baby Lilia a beautiful and dignified service.

The chaplaincy want to make some modern improvements, including the purchase of a new laptop and projector. As a way of expressing our eternal gratitude I want to help by raising some of the funds required.

I'm going to run the Bournemouth Half Marathon on October 2nd and the Salisbury Half Marathon a week later on October 9th. I hope you will all donate and help a fantastic local service and get a fat bloke round two 13 mile courses in 7 days. Anything you donate will be immensely appreciated.

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