Leeds Sands

Have you seen our latest confirmed speakers at our Annual Conference (on Nov 23)? Our Ambassador, David Haig, will be moderating a panel with other bereaved fathers on #FindingYourWay. Find out more about the speakers and the topics, and register here: lnkd.in/eE79rH6

Earlier this week bereaved families were invited to come together in a #WaveOfLight at a special remembrance event held at St James’s. It was a chance for families to acknowledge those babies who have died during pregnancy or shortly after birth. #BLAW2019 #BabyLossAwarenessWeek

Thank you to everyone who took part in #BLAW2019 ✨ To those who lit a candle for #WaveOfLight, our ambassadors & partners, all #pinkandblue buildings, events & ribbon displays, and those who shared their story to raise awareness of #babyloss Together we broke the silence 💖💙

Thank you to everyone who took part in #BLAW2019: thank you to those who lit a candle, to the buildings that went #pinkandblue, thanks for organising events, for creating ribbon displays, for sending videos/pictures/posting, for writing to MPs...Thank you for breaking the silence

#WaveOfLight Very specially remembering all those babies who have died before during and after birth, and their parents and families #BLAW2019mosaic #BLAW2019 @SandsUK

We’re on Leeds Station & Briggate today #BLAW2019 Come say hello

Join us on November 23 in London at our annual conference to learn, hear, share, celebrate and discover. To avoid disappointment, book your ticket now here: ↙️ sands.org.uk/get-involved/s… #FindingYourWay2019

Our aim is to give women reliable information about how to help themselves and make well-informed decisions in pregnancy. Get some advice on our website >> saferpregnancy.org.uk

The death of a baby will have an impact on children who were expecting him/her. This section considers ways in which to share the news with children. Download a free copy today: ⁠sands.org.uk/book ⁠ ⁠ #supportbook #sandsbook

Sands is lucky to have so many wonderful supporters who are passionate for our cause. Watch this animation and discover how your support makes a difference to the lives of many bereaved families across the UK. Watch it here: youtube.com/watch?v=_g3uTq… #charity

🎫 Remember: you could win £25,000 with the Sands Weather Lottery! 🎫 Help us improve care and support for anyone affected by baby loss and save lives. Try your luck here: 👉 sands.org.uk/sands-lottery #SandsLottery

Clean out your cupboards and help Sands: you can sell practically anything on #eBayUK and donate 10%-100% of the sale to support our vital work.⁠ The @eBay4CharityUK service is free, gives you extra exposure and makes you earn fee credits⁠. Visit: ow.ly/Ap7j50vpcIK

So this month is our 2 year birthday of setting up Stockport Sands. We have supported so many parents, grandparents and friends since then. Tonight at group, alongside Jay, Nat and I, we had 15 parents. Our group is always warm and welcoming and tonight they made me so proud.

@SandsUK Networking Day in #Leeds with some of our fantastic Groups from North Networks sharing ideas on #OurSands @DurhamSands @Chfieldsands @bradfordsands @LeedsSands @NottshireSands @sands_stockport @grimsby_sands @hullsands #SheffieldSands #EastCumbriaSands

If you know a dad whose baby died, however long ago, let them know you’re here to talk about their baby if they want to. sands.org.uk/fathersday #FathersDay #Babyloss #FindingYourWay2019 #HowAreYouDad #MensMentalHealth

Meet our heroes and get inspired by their stories about how they found their way through grief after #babyloss. ➡️ Read #FindingYourWay2019 stories findingyourway.org.uk/meet-the-heroes ➡️ Share yours at findingyourway.org.uk/meet-the-heroes

One of our lovely Befrienders and some friends are jumping out of a plane tomorrow for @SandsUK Please consider donating, to help Sands support bereaved families #Findingyourway2019 #babyloss justgiving.com/fundraising/Iz…

📌 We're extending the opening hours of our helpline this weekend so that any dads affected by #babyloss can reach out for support 📌 📞0808 164 3332📞 ☎️ Sat 15 June 9.30am-12.30pm ☎️ Sun 16 June 9.30am-11.30am 📧 helpline@sands.org.uk #FindingYourWay2019 #FathersDay

Sands Awareness Month is here! We've launched the #FindingYourWay2019 campaign to help more dads, grandads, uncles and men affected by #babyloss to reach out and seek support in a way that’s right for them. To find out more and get involved, visit findingyourway.org.uk

A gentle reminder that our next support meeting is on Monday 18th March 7.30-9.30pm Leeds Roundhay Quaker Meeting House, Street Lane, LS8 2BW @SandsUK