Lynsey Hopper

Lynsey's Page - Running with Eva

Fundraising for Sands, the stillbirth and neonatal death charity
£6,405
raised of £3,500 target
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Event: London Marathon 2022, on 2 October 2022
In memory of Eva Hopper
Sands, the stillbirth and neonatal death charity

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RCN 299679 & SC042789
We provide support services and work to reduce the number of baby deaths

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Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

I will be running the London Marathon 2022 in memory of my precious daughter, Eva, who was born sleeping in February 2018.

Eva has had her wings for 4 years and this huge challenge (I am a new runner!!) is completely guided by her little light. I know she will run every stride alongside me.

My pregnancy with Eva was, up until the end, textbook. I was on a green pathway and being reassured by standard scans and midwife appointments. To then find out that Eva had passed, within a month of her due date, was a devastating shock. 

Knowing I had to give birth to Eva, but that she would not cry when she arrived, was excruciatingly daunting. She somehow made it easy on us both and seeing her for the first time was so special - she was perfect in every way.

My husband and I had our lives turned upside down in an instant. To this day we have no idea how we were able to leave hospital without our baby girl.

Our wish would be that no Mummy or Daddy had to endure the heartache of saying goodbye to their son or daughter far too soon. Sadly though, the number of babies lost to still birth and neonatal death is still far too high. This is why the work of SANDS is so important. It’s vital that parents going through such loss are supported and that there continues to be vital research into the causes of loss, in the aim of preventing it happening.

So, this is for you, Eva - it’s Mummy’s turn. 

Mummy, Daddy and your little sisters love you so very much! Let’s go!!

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About the charity

Sands, the stillbirth and neonatal death charity

Verified by JustGiving

RCN 299679 & SC042789
Sands supports anyone affected by the death of a baby, works in partnership with health professionals to try to ensure that bereaved parents and families receive the best possible care and funds research that could help to reduce the numbers of babies dying and families devastated by this tragedy.

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Total raised
£6,404.84
+ £1,402.30 Gift Aid
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£6,404.84
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