The last few years has been challenging, and if I'm honest I've not coped too well with all the change and how busy I've been at home and at work, so part of this challenge is for me. To get me out exercising again, healthy body healthy mind and all that. 

Secondly but most importantly, the need for Petals as a charity has increased massively due to the lockdowns and rules placed on expecting parents in hospitals. Many hospitals have only allowed mums in induction suites on their own until the last moment, and many dads have been shut out of the birth of their children. That doesn't even factor in the  difficult births and pregnancies that are happening more often than you think. These families, bereaved parents and anxious pregnancies need the support that Karen and I got with Charlie and that is why Petals is still such an important charity. Please donate if you can so that mums, dads, grandparents, siblings and families can access the support of this great (and local) charity. 

Below is what Petals Charity does:

It is a sad reality that in the UK, 1 in 4 pregnancies end in miscarriage. 1 in 200 babies will be stillborn every year. Over 5000 pregnancies will be terminated for medical reasons each year. And 24 babies die shortly after birth every single week.For many parents, these tragic deaths result not only in grief but also in trauma. Our counsellors provide a safe space to guide parents through the grief and trauma of their devastating experience to a place of reconciliation and hope for the future.We do this through our free counselling service, which specialises in supporting those parents who have lost their pregnancy or baby. Our national online video counselling service provides psychological support to people across the UK.By supporting this challenge you are helping raise money to fund counselling sessions for bereaved parents. These sessions provide a lifeline to parents who otherwise may not get the support they need. So thank you.