Thank you for taking the time to visit our JustGiving page. I am running the London Landmarks Half Marathon for SUDC UK and in memory of our darling daughter, Amy, who died suddenly on the 22nd January 2022. Amy was only 3.5 years old. Our family was left devastated and in shock trying to understand what happened. After extensive medical investigations Amy’s death remains unexplained. Over 40 children in England and Wales die every year without reason. SUDC (Sudden Unexpected Death in Childhood) is the sudden and unexpected death of a child, aged twelve months and older, which remains unexplained after investigation. SUDC UK is dedicated to increasing awareness of sudden unexpected deaths in childhood, funding crucial research into the causes and prevention of SUDC, and advocating for the needs of families affected by these tragedies.

SUDC UK works with its affiliate, the SUDC Foundation to support The SUDC Registry and Research Collaborative. The SUDC RRC analyses causes of sudden unexpected death to understand risk factors and causes, and develop preventable measures. Funding is required to offset direct costs associated with research co-ordinators, neuropathology, neuroimaging and infrastructure. SUDC UK supports the cost of UK families such as ours enrolling in this study and pursuing further research and testing.

Your gift will support the valuable work SUDC UK does and give hope to families like us that are affected by the devastating and unexplained loss of a child.

Thank you for reading. 

Love Kieran, Laura and Ella xx