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I'm running the Bristol 10k - my first ever 10km race! - as part of team Bristol SANDS and in memory of my son, Monty, who was stillborn in November 2012.

Monty was our second child. I'd had a normal pregnancy and was preparing to go on maternity leave when, at a routine midwife appointment, I was referred to the hospital for a growth scan. I was devastated to find out that my baby's heart had stopped beating and our much-loved little boy had died. A few days later, he was stillborn and the bottom fell out of our world.

In the months that followed, as we struggled to make sense of our loss, we received help and support from Bristol SANDS. They helped us to talk about our bereavement with our family, friends, colleagues and they were there for us through our subsequent pregnancy. 

I'm now a befriender myself, helping other bereaved parents and families who come to the Bristol SANDS support group.

So, I'm running the Bristol 10k to raise awareness for the amazing work that SANDS does, to raise money so that SANDS can help other bereaved families, and to keep our memories of Monty alive.

Thank you for taking the time to read my story and for supporting this fantastic charity.

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