SANDS charity raffle

We are raising money for the charity SANDS at this Boutique Market. Through a raffle full of wonderful items donated by our stall holders we hope to raise a whole lot of money and raise awareness of a shockingly common phenomenon . Here is more information on the charity:

 

 Each year in the UK over 6,500 babies die just before, during or soon after birth.  That’s 17 babies every day.

“The question about why your baby died never really goes away. For some parents there’s a definite cause but for many there isn’t and it can be source of deep sadness and anxiety. We are working at Sands to help promote both prevention strategies and a set of research priorities that’ll answer the questions so many parents are left with.”  Janet Scott, Head of Research and Prevention


The charity has 3 core aims:

We support anyone affected by the death of a baby
Bereavement support is at the core of everything we do. Some of the services that we offer include:
Helpline for parents, families, carers and health professionals
UK-wide network of support groups with trained befrienders
Online forum and message boards enabling bereaved families to connect with others
Website and a wide range of leaflets, books and other resources.

We work in partnership with health professionals to try to ensure that bereaved parents and families receive the best possible care
We undertake a comprehensive programme of training, workshops and talks for health professionals based on the Sands Guidelines which give practical guidance on how to meet parents’ needs and provide good bereavement care.

We promote and fund research that could help to reduce the loss of babies’ lives
In spite of medical advances, the shocking reality is that each day in the UK 11 babies are stillborn and six die within the first 28 days of life. Our Why17? campaign, is raising vital funds for research, whilst working in partnership with Government and key stakeholders to address these individual tragedies as a matter of urgency and priority.


I'd like to personally thank every one that has donated to our raffle, and thank you to everyone in advance for buying a ticket! Please see our  Facebook raffle albumn for the full list of brilliant prizes. If you'd like to buy a ticket but can't make it on the day, please email me! theboutiquemarket@outlook.com Thank you x x