Sarah Thompson

Running for Blake

Fundraising for Reuben's Retreat
£1,174
raised of £200 target
Donations cannot currently be made to this page
Event: Manchester Half Marathon 2022, on 9 October 2022
In memory of Blake Mitchell
Reuben's Retreat

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We provide support services and breaks to families in need from across the UK

Story

You’ll see me running wearing yellow, because yellow was Blake’s favourite colour. 

You’ll see me running with a Peter Rabbit teddy in my hand, because this was Blake’s favourite teddy. 

You’ll see me running for Blake because he was the most beautiful boy, with the cheekiest smile and the most infectious fun-filled personality. 

Blake was my fabulous nephew. He was just 3 years old and was taken from us far too soon. 

I am running to raise funds for Reuben’s Retreat, a charity that supports families of child loss. A charity that offers practical and emotional support and promise to walk side by side with a family on their individual journey. 

Here a bit of info about this amazing charity: 

Reuben’s Retreat was founded in August 2012, just 2 days after Reuben Graham died aged just 23 months old. His Mummy Nicola created the charity to help others who are facing or already dealing with similar heartbreak, walking side-by-side with families offering emotional and practical support for parents and siblings bereaved of a child and for families of life limited or threatened children who face uncertain futures. To find out more about this incredible charity, please visit their website www.reubensretreat.org or social media channels.

Please help me reach my fundraising target by donating any amount you can spare. It’s really is supporting a great cause. 

Thank youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu.

Sarah x

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About the charity

Reuben's Retreat

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Founded in 2012 after the loss of Reuben Graham, our mission is to relieve the distress of families who have suffered the loss of a child or have a child living with medical complexities. Every penny donated makes a huge difference to families. Thank you for being part of #ReubensJourney

Donation summary

Total raised
£1,173.77
+ £200.00 Gift Aid
Online donations
£1,173.77
Offline donations
£0.00

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