To mark baby loss awareness month and further our appreciation of the work Saying Goodbye does in supporting families, like us, who have suffered the loss of a baby I'm taking on the challenge of completing the Royal Parks Half Marathon on the 8th of October and then my first ever ultramarathon at Run to the sea Bournemouth the Saturday after.

When you lose a baby, it feels like time stands still. You feel isolated and like you are the only person that this is happening to, but sadly around 700 babies are lost each day in the UK. The Mariposa Trust (www.sayinggoodbye.org) are at the forefront of providing services and support 24/7 for anyone affected by baby loss, at any stage of pregnancy, at birth or in infancy. We rely on amazing people to take on challenges and run fundraising events and projects, to raise funds support the charity's work, so please give generously. Thank you.