This November Sinead and I are setting out to run 5k every day for all of November to help raise awareness of Group B Strep and in memory of Frankie, who would have been 5 years old this November.

In 2014 our close friends Craig and Lynsey White, lost their baby boy Frankie at 4 days old. Frankie died of Group B Strep, a preventable infection that is passed from mother to baby during birth. Had Lynsey been tested for the infection she would have been given antibiotics in labour and it is very likely that Frankie would have survived. However, Craig and Lynsey knew nothing about GBS or the risks associated with it. By the time they were told about it Frankie was very ill and it was too late to save him.

Since his death they have done a lot of campaigning to raise awareness of GBS. They have worked with a charity called Group B Strep Support. The main aim of the charity is to raise awareness of the infection and the preventative measures that can be taken. The charity provides information to expectant parents who are concerned about the risks, it provides support to parents who have suffered the devastating consequences of GBS; and most importantly it works with relevant medical bodies on developing prevention strategies and national health guidelines.

We have chosen to raise money for this charity to support the great work they do and also keep Frankie’s memory alive whilst supporting our close friends Craig and Lynsey. All the money raised will ensure that the charity’s good work can continue and to help raise awareness even further.

We'll keep you updated daily with our progress. Thank you in advance for your support.

Lila and Sinead x