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Finance Minister John O’Dowd and Health Minister Mike Nesbitt pictured with Sands volunteers Kelly Barnes and Rachel McGonigle at the launch of the consultation on a Baby Loss Certificate Scheme

Northern Ireland ministers launch public consultation on Baby Loss Certificate Scheme

A public consultation seeking views on a Baby Loss Certificate Scheme has launched in Northern Ireland.

Posted 17 June 2025

Photo of two Sands supporters hugging at a remembrance event and text "New look, same mission"

Together we are Sands: strengthening our brand

We’re proud to share with you the strengthened Sands brand, created with the Sands community.

Posted 16 June 2025

Sands branded image with text that reads 'what sands means to me'

What being part of the Sands community means to different people

This Sands Awareness Week we’re celebrating our Sands community.

Posted 16 June 2025

Your stories of baby loss

Seyi's Story - Volunteers Week 2025

I’ve been with Sands for around two years, having started in May 2023. I saw a post online and felt inspired to join Sands’ round table to help raise the profile of baby loss in Black communities.

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Jean's Story - Volunteers Week 2025

I am a keen knitter, and I found out that Sands needed blankets to include in memory boxes, so I began knitting them.

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Fundraise for Sands and help support anyone affected by baby loss

Trek Together

Walking & Trekking

13 September 2025

Scottish Half Marathon and 10k

Run 10K

Run a Half Marathon

17 August 2025

South Coast Challenge

Ultra Challenge

Walking & Trekking

6 September 2025

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