William Russell

Carry Carys around the world

Fundraising for MAMA Academy
£3,649
raised of £3,500 target
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In memory of Carys Chan-Russell
MAMA Academy

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We empower expectant parents and midwives to prevent stillbirths throughout the UK

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In memory of Carys, our precious daughter and first child, sadly stillborn on 3rd January 2019.

She was an active little girl, who spent 41+2 weeks in her Mummy's belly wiggling and kicking, especially when responding to food and music. 

She was extremely curious about the world, even though she never got to see it with her own eyes. We'd have loved to take her everywhere, near or far.

If Carys had lived, the one thing we wanted to teach her is awareness. To be conscious of her own being and the world. 

In order to give Carys a legacy, we have joined together as a team to raise money for #CarryTheirNames campaign by Mama Academy. They are working towards the goal of reducing stillbirth and empowering women with knowledge during pregnancy to enable more babies to arrive safely.

We've made a donation in Carys' name, which we will carry around with us to places we visit. 

Our goal is to visit 50 places across 5 continents collectively as a team, so Carys and other babies would have a chance to see these places with their spirits; whilst friends and families help us to carry them in their hearts. They can be your local park, museum, school, a new place for lunch etc. Nothing crazy but full of fun!

You'll see our team fundraising target on the right. Your donation can really help us smash this goal.

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MAMA Academy

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RCN 1153325
MAMA Academy is helping to prevent stillbirths and neonatal deaths in the UK by empowering maternity professionals and informing expectant parents about stillbirth prevention methods to help more babies arrive safely.

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Total raised
£3,648.45
+ £232.50 Gift Aid
Online donations
£3,648.45
Offline donations
£0.00

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