In October, my partner, Travis, and I are hiking the 75km Great Walk on K'Gari Island (Fraser). We are by no means hikers, but we are walking this for family.
The second last day of our hike commemorates what would have been Finn's, my cousin, 10th birthday. He died shortly after birth in 2011. His parents, Aunty Lauren and Uncle Paul, although surrounded by family, sought support from the Stillbirth and Neonatal Death organisation (SANDS). The organisation assists parents through the unimaginable of life after the death of a child. My aunt and uncle are a testament to the help that this organisation gives. They are here, they are strong and they are some of my heroes.
The statistics on pregnancy in Australia are staggering. 1 in 4 pregnancies will end in miscarriage or infant death 1 in 3 women will experience a miscarriage or infant death. Those affected will inevitably seek the support of organisations like SANDS.
As always, SANDS needs help to support those going through this pain.
Sands is a volunteer-based organisation providing individualised care from one bereaved parent to another, giving them support and hope for the future, following the death of a baby.
About Fundraiser
Carolynne Napier
NEWSTEAD, QLD
Sun, 24 Oct 2021
Anonymous
$ 500
Sun, 24 Oct 2021
Anonymous
$ 500
Wed, 6 Oct 2021
Bec Johnston
$ 50
whoop whoop, best of luck Carolynne & Travie
Wed, 6 Oct 2021
Peter S
$ 50
enjoy the serenity
Wed, 29 Sep 2021
Sahar Salehi
$ 20
Good luck Carolynne, it's great to raise awareness on this issue
Sun, 19 Sep 2021
Daniela James
$ 20
Good luck guys ?
Thu, 9 Sep 2021
Sofie Pringle
$ 50
Good luck Carolynne & Travis! That Hike is a feat x
Mon, 30 Aug 2021
Caroline Yuen
$ 100
Best of luck Carolynne. Expect you to leaf PT in future hiking expeditions to come!
Sands is a volunteer-based organisation providing individualised care from one bereaved parent to another, giving them support and hope for the future, following the death of a baby.
whoop whoop, best of luck Carolynne & Travie