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Thank you to Laura Buchan and her friends who raised £2000.00 at the GLACK Attack well done girls and thank you
Thank you to Lisa Scott for selling the Spree books to raise money for our group and to all of those purchased them We raised £155.00.
If anyone sees any of buildings lit up this week please take a photo and share on here.
City landmarks to light up for bereaved parents
Fiona Donald shared MISS's photo to the group: ABERDEEN SANDS.
Great article in the Press and Journal today.
Susan Masser shared a link to the group: ABERDEEN SANDS.
justgiving.com
Jenny is raising money to help Sands, the stillbirth and neonatal death charity
SANDS Bereaved parents from around Scotland attended a Babyloss Candle Event at the Scottish Parliament. Asking MSP's to put Babyloss care improvement onto their agenda, so that all parents and families receive the same care that they need, no matter where they live.
One of our Recent fundraisers Michelle Annand is now fundraising for a cuddle cot for a local funeral directors. If you would like to help please click on post below.
Click here to support Aberdeen Cuddle Cot organized by Angel Wings
gofundme.com
Angel Wings Baby and Child Loss along with Angel Wings Mums Kerry Anderson in memory of her beautiful daughter Aimie Margaret and Michelle Annand in memory of beautiful daughter Demi-Leigh are fundraising for a Cuddle Cot that has been requested from us by an ABERDEEN Funeral Directors. This wil...
Refurbished and waiting on the final furniture 😍 thank you to Sandra Stephen and Donna Greig and SANDS making it real! 😍
Working in partnership with MISS (Miscarriage Information Support Services ) to raise awareness of baby loss we are delighted to announce that several buildings in Aberdeen including Marishal College, Robert Gordon's University ( Ian Wood Building) and HMT theatre will be lit up in pink and blue to mark Babyloss Awareness Week (9th-15th Oct) .
Sandra Stephen shared Sands, the stillbirth & neonatal death charity's post to the group: ABERDEEN SANDS.
Did you know you can get a Baby Loss Awareness UK #WaveofLight candle tin? Order yours today to get it in time for the 15th of October. Go to portal.uk-sands.org/public/shop/
A huge thank you to Rebecca Simpson and her family who raised £460.65 for Aberdeen Sands in memory of the precious Ewan. The money was raised at a family fun day held at Rutheriston Community Centre.
Thank you to Aberdeen Airport Staff Bonus Ball who chose Aberdeen SANDS as their charity for this year donating £650.00
Aberdeen Sands has received a very generous donation of £4665 from Apache Charities Committee. This money will be used to provide 4 bereavement training days in 2018. 2 days will be for Midwifes/Neonatal Nurses & HCSW and 2 days will be for Health Visitors. A massive thank you to Apache for this very generous donation.
Fiona Donald shared Shetland Sands's event to the group: ABERDEEN SANDS.
Shetland Sands AGM
November 18, 2017, 9:00am - November 18, 2017, 4:00am
Shetland Sands AGM will be held in Market House on Saturday 18th November 2017 from 9am-10am. If you would like to be involved in Sands please feel free to contact us. Everyone welcolme to this meeting.
2 of us from Aberdeen Sands have successfully completed the Sands Befriender Training. If anyone is interested in becoming a befriender for Aberdeen Sands and wishes more information about the course please get in contact with us.
The organisers of this event on Saturday 4th Nov to be held at Hallmark Hotel Dyce have kindly offered us a free stand so we can raise awareness of Sands and do some fundraising. Thank you to Lynn Hedley Craik for this opportunity.
Aberdeen, Moray, & Banff & Buchan Sands jointly funded 3 midwifes to attend the Sands/Bliss conference in Birmingham yesterday.
The conference is the leading educational conference for healthcare professionals looking to provide the best care for parents whose baby has died.
Aberdeen SANDS and Moray SANDS funded 2 midwifes 1 from Dr Grays in Elgin and 1 from Rubislaw to attend the SANDS/BLISS conference in London. Here is a photo of the 2 girls with their certificates of attendance.
Pleased to say the total raised at our Sands quiz night was £1104 which will go towards our BFH fund.
Congratulations to the winning team 'The Dumbelles' the ladies from The Baird Family Hospital and Anchor Unit Project Group.
Thank you to Sandra Stephen for organizing the Quiz Night last night in aid of the Baird Family Hospital Bereavement Suite. Was a fun night and thanks to all your helpers also.
Another busy day for Aberdeen Sands as we were at Robert Gordon University doing Bereavement training for 50 1st year midwifery students.
Today Aberdeen Sands funded a Sands Bereavement Training day at Pittrodrie. It was attended by 20 healthcare professionals from all over Grampian. A big thank you to Sonia for sharing her story.
I received this message tonight from one of the attendees
'Just wanted to say thank you for such an amazing day today...the SANDS study day was so valuable and such important to the professional role we do ....thanks again'
This shows how worthwhile organising these days are. If it wasnt for the people who donate money or fundraise for us we would not be able to fund these days so thank you!
Hope this is allowed but i would just like to share our current donation amount for running Glack Attack in a months time!! Delighted to be over the £500 amount for such a fantastic cause ❤️
If you have received a memory box from sands we wondered if you would mind filling in this short survey. Thank you
Sands, the stillbirth & neonatal death charity
Please help us improve our Memory Boxes for bereaved parents by taking part in a short survey. Sands' Memory Boxes are an important part of the support we offer to bereaved parents. They allow us to reach out at a moment of devastation and grief to offer the opportunity to make treasured memories. So it is vital that the contents of the boxes are meeting the needs of bereaved parents. The survey will be open until 31 October 2017 and will take around 15 minutes to complete. Thank you.
there are still has spree books for sale. They are £20 and you receive lots of discounts. A percentage of money comes direct to Aberdeen sands. If you would like one please pm Lisa Scott. Thanks in advance
Hi could someone give me the dates to the next few meetings please? I'm trying to book holidays from work so I can get to a meeting x
Just trying this again can you let me know if link works thanks 😊 www.facebook.com/events/852059174951078/?ti=cl
Fiona Donald shared Shetland Sands's event to the group: ABERDEEN SANDS.
Baby Loss Awareness Week Stall
October 14, 2017, 9:00am - October 14, 2017, 10:00am
Come along and have a look through our leaflets and books, speak to some of our befrienders and learn more about what Shetland Sands do. Get a candle ready for our Wave of Light on the 15th October at 7pm.
Fiona Donald shared Shetland Sands's post to the group: ABERDEEN SANDS.
Do you think you could be a befriender? Shetland Sands provides support for anyone who has gone through the loss of a baby either before, during or shortly after birth. Whether you have been through a recent loss, long ago loss, a fertility loss or loss due to a medical decision you would be a great asset to our group. In order for us to continue the high level of support we are seeking more befrienders, currently we provide email support, one to one support, phone support and monthly meetings. If you are interested in becoming a befriender please contact Marie or Emily at sandsshetland@gmail.com or call for a chat on 01806566551/07900497746 This is voluntary but expenses will be paid and training will be given.
Fiona Donald shared a link to the group: ABERDEEN SANDS.
justgiving.com
Gayle is raising money to help Sands, the stillbirth and neonatal death charity
Hi
I'd planned to come along this evening but I no longer can. Our first anniversary is next week and I'm really keen to hear ideas of how to mark the day. Our daughter was delivered stillborn at 24 weeks so we don't have any places that we took her that we could visit.
Our other children are 3&5 and will be part of whatever we do to commemorate.
Thank you.
Eilidh
Could I get the pattern for the gowns and also are we able to donate knitted items to rubislaw ward? ( hats etc)
Spree books are a available now
www.facebook.com/scottlisa/posts/1822849341060359
Your new 2017/18 Spreebook is now available for use. Valid now until Oct 2018. Over 50 new Merchants and offers, all for £20. Purchase using the link below or pop into our offices and pick-up the 2016/17 book for FREE (valid until 01/10/17).😉
Thank you to Laura Buchan and 5 others for taking part in the Glack Attack for Aberdeen SANDS . There fundraising page is www.justgiving.com/teams/mumsdoglack.
If your free this Sunday at 1330 pop along to Ruthrieston Community Centre as Rebecca Simpson has organised a fun day in memory of her wee brother. Proceeds go to Aberdeen Sands and Cancer Research. Hope the day goes well and thank you for organising Rebecca.Fundrasier For Sand's In Memory Of My Little Brother And Cancer Research
Fundrasier For Sand's In Memory Of My Little Brother And Cancer Research
August 13, 2017, 1:30pm - August 13, 2017, 10:00am
All different stalls including Scentsy Hair bows and baby knitt Avon Glitter tattoos Cake stall Ladies handbags Facepainting Handmade Jewellery Happy hampers Papercraft Candyfloss & pick a mix Personalised frames Life casting Party lite Bouncy castle Mascots Games Beat the goalie Throw the wet sponge Tombola Raffles
Aberdeen SANDS AGM Thursday 7th September at 7.30pm at the Sportsmans Club Queens Road.
Main Support Meeting starts at 8.30pm.
All welcome to both or either
A huge thank you to Laura Elder who has kindly made some beautiful baby gowns for Rubislaw. If anyone else would like to help make some gowns please get in touch with me. We can provide patterns and fabric. Please feel free to share this post if you know anyone who can sew. Thanks in advance
A massive thanks goes to Michelle Annand and her friends Julie Main and Cheryl Main who have just donated £1500. The money was raised through raffles. The money will go towards our Bereavement Suite and is much appreciated.
Hi everyone,
I have been looking into getting a Tree of tranquility from SiMBA for the families of Aberdeen.
These trees are valuable and sadly are at risk of vandalism so they only request is they are in a safe and if possible a locked facility, Duthie park has declined my request to place one in the winter gardens 🙁. How would you feel about having one situated within the new Baird family hospital garden? I know this is a long was off but the trees can take about a year to commission and some fund raising will be required.
Any feed back welcome.
Hi all I am doing a stock check of how many collecting tins and buckets Aberdeen Sands has. If anyone has any can you let me know as we have several fundraising events coming up so we will need all our tins/buckets. Thanks in advance
Today marks the 1st day of Sands Awareness Month, when we all work hard to increase awareness of stillbirth and neonatal death and the everlasting impact experienced when a precious baby dies during pregnancy, at birth or shortly afterwards.
Today is also the launch of Aberdeen Sands fundraising campaign to raise £142,000 for a Bereavement Suite at the new Baird Family Hospital.
As a group we plan on organising some events but if anyone would like to organise an event to help us raise the funds we would be very grateful. If you do please get in touch with me on FB or email aberdeensands5@gmail.com. All events need to be registered with UK Sands which we can assist with.
Also please nominate us to any work places as their charity of the year - every penny we receive counts!!
We also have a justgiving page for anyone who wishes to donate to us please feel free to share this post and link.
I'm raising money for Sands, the stillbirth and ne...
Read the messages and show your support on Aberdeen's page now
Tonight we met members of the St Machar Charities Committee who presented us with a cheque for £3000. The money will be going towards the Bereavement Suite. They organised various fundraising events throughout the year. These young people should be so proud of their fundraising achievement.
Fiona Donald shared Shetland Sands's event to the group: ABERDEEN SANDS.
Shetland Sands Support Meeting
July 22, 2017, 10:30am - July 22, 2017, 6:30am
Shetland Sands support meeting in Islesburgh Community Centre. On Saturday 22nd July 2017, from 10.30am to 12.30pm We provide support to anyone who has gone through the loss of their baby or babies whether it was recently or a long time ago everyone is welcome. If you would like information regarding the meeting please contact us on 07341 945028. We aim to make out meetings informal and relaxed.
This gent is raising for SANDS
My journey From Stonehaven to Isle of Skye
My blog page for the walk from Stonehaven to Isle of Skye for SANDS. The journey will start on the 8th of July and I aim to take 7 days.
Afternoon people it's that time of year again for .......Spree Books.... £20 each and so much goes towards Aberdeen Sands. You can contact me Thro FaceBk. Thank you 😊
Article from today's Evening Express
A charity has officially launched a £142,000 appeal to raise funds for a bereavement suite at Aberdeen’s new Baird Family Hospital.
More media coverage of our fundraising campaign. Since this morning we have had over £250 of donations to our JustGiving page hitch is amazing! The power of media!!
Bid to support baby loss families in north east of Scotland - BBC News
bbc.co.uk
An Aberdeen fundraising drive is launched to establish a dedicated unit for families who lose babies before, during or shortly after birth.
Raising awareness of Sands and the #15adaycampaign at Hazlehead Park today. Radio interview done for Radio Scotland for tomorrow and coverage in Evening Express tomorrow as well. Thanks to all who helped and came to our stand.
Susan Masser shared Rebecca Simpson's event to the group: ABERDEEN SANDS.
Fundrasier For Sand's In Memory Of My Little Brother And Cancer Research
August 13, 2017, 1:30pm - August 13, 2017, 10:00am
All different stalls including Scentsy Hair bows and baby knitt Avon Glitter tattoos Cake stall Ladies handbags Facepainting Handmade Jewellery Happy hampers Papercraft Candyfloss & pick a mix Personalised frames Life casting Party lite Bouncy castle Mascots Games Beat the goalie Throw the wet sponge Tombola Raffles
Come and see us today in Hazlehead Park promoting awareness of Sands and #15babiesaday
I've been busy working on the refurbishment of rooms 7 & 8 in Rubislaw with SANDS for the past few months and its almost done! So here are some before pictures 💕
With a donation we received from Emma Coulman we purchased 30 of these beautiful heart key rings to put in the memory pockets and boxes we provide to the maternity. A massive thank you to Emma for her donation.
As it's Sands Awareness month Aberdeen Sands are taking part in the '15 babies a day campaign' . We are going to be up at Hazlehead Park (opposite the cafe) on Sunday 24th June with our washing line from 12-2. If your in the area please pop along and see us or if you want to come and help PM me. Please feel free to share this post.
The washing line you need to see: 15 babies a day campaign by Sands
motherandbaby.co.uk
Today, baby loss charity Sands launches their new campaign, highlighting the 15 babies a day that die before, during or shortly after birth in the UK
Fiona Donald shared Shetland Sands's post to the group: ABERDEEN SANDS.
Some photos from our fun day yesterday. We had a fantastic day. Many thanks to everyone who helped in any way and especially to everyone who came and hopefully enjoyed themselves. Thanks from Shetland Sands committee
I don't ever say anything on here but I see alot and what an amazing job you guys do with the fundraising and memory boxes it's truly wonderful if u ever need help fundraising just let me know xx I wish when our daughter was still born in 2007 that these memory packs were available would of been lovely xxxxxx
Sandra Stephen shared Sands, the stillbirth & neonatal death charity's photo to the group: ABERDEEN SANDS.
On Father's Day, we understand that this can be a difficult time for bereaved parents whose baby has died. With this in mind, our helpline is open on Sunday from 10am to 2pm. Call us free on 0808 164 3332 Email us at helpline@sands.org.uk www.sands.org.uk/support-you/how-we-offer-support/helpline
We are pleased after many months of hard work to announce Aberdeen Sands has a new website which has gone live today. Our page is www.aberdeen-sands.org
Massive thank you to DF Communications for all their help and support in developing the site. We would welcome any comments on how people find the website. Also please share this post as the more people that know about our charity the better.
www.aberdeen-sands.org
We had the pleasure of accepting 2 cheques today one for £10,000 for UK Sands raised by Robbie Dawrant and one for Aberdeen Sands for £5000 from Nexen which will go towards the Bereavement Suite. Thank you to both Robbie and to Nexen for these very generous donations.
Scottish Network Day 24th June in Dunfermline Fife.
A great day to hear interesting speakers and speak to other parents from around the Scottish Network.
Anyone interested please sned a pm or help@aberdeensands.com
A massive well done to Emma Cadger and her friends for completing the Aberdeen Kiltwalk in aid of Sands. Total raised so far is over £2500 which will go towards the Bereavement Suite.
Fiona Donald shared Shetland Sands's event to the group: ABERDEEN SANDS.
Fun Day with tea, coffee and home bakes
June 17, 2017, 2:30pm - June 17, 2017, 10:30am
Shetland Sands is holding a funday with lots of games, raffles and many more fun things to do. More details will follow. Please come along for coffee, tea and some fun. Clickimin leisure centre on Saturday 17th June from 2.30pm to 4.30pm Top raffle prize has been donated by Northlink Ferries. Return travel with a cabin and car. There is a JustGiving page for anyone who can not make it but would like to donate. Link will be added to the page.
Fiona Donald shared The Baird Family Hospital and The ANCHOR Centre's post to the group: ABERDEEN SANDS.
The Baird Family Hospital and The ANCHOR Centre
Maternity service users past and present are invited to come along to the Best Start Conference on Monday 3 July 2017, 12.30-3.30pm at RGU. This is one of three national workshops and an opportunity for professionals and service user representatives to hear about the details of The Best Start Report and discuss the findings and implementation. The event is free of charge but you must book a place using this link: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-best-start-maternity-neonatal-care-in-scotland-regional-event-aberdeen...
Fiona Donald shared The Baird Family Hospital and The ANCHOR Centre's post to the group: ABERDEEN SANDS.
The Baird Family Hospital and The ANCHOR Centre
Our latest Newsletter is out - read it here: foi.nhsgrampian.org/globalassets/foidocument/foi-public-documents1---all-documents/Bard_and_ANCHO...
Some photos from our Sands Beetle Drive last Friday. £1106 was raised for bereavement suite at Baird Family Hospital. Well done to the winners and to Fiona, Sonia and Susan for all their organising was a fun night.
Thank you to all who attended bought or donated raffle prizes, sold square sheets or bought a square. We raised a grand total of £1106.50 for the new bereavement Annexe at the Baird Family Hospital. Thanks also to all who set up or cleared up.
Just received these lovely letters signed by all the children of nursery and P4 at Stoneywood Primary plus a donation of £363. The money was raised at a spring tea which the kids organised themselves. Made me quite emotional reading them! Massive thank you to all who contributed and especially the children.
Fiona Donald shared Sands, the stillbirth & neonatal death charity's photo to the group: ABERDEEN SANDS.
15 babies die before, during or shortly after birth in the UK every single day. 15 babies too many. Help us spread awareness of this appalling fact this Sands Awareness Month. Use this #15babiesaday profile picture on your Facebook. bit.ly/2rX51j3
ABERDEEN SANDS BEETLE DRIVE JUST OVER 1 WEEK TO GO. Gppd fun whilst raising money for the new Baird Family Hopsital Bereavement Annexe.
2nd June at Airyhall Comunity Centre at 7.30pm sharp.
£5.00 adults and £2.50 children
Refreshments at half time and a raffle.
We are selling squares on sheets £60.00 per sheet £30.00 for products from the Tropic ranger and £30.00 to our fund. If you require more information on this fundrraiser please pm myself.
Read Will's story [1]
www.justgiving.com/fundraising/CameronJamesTalbot
Will is raising money to help Sands, the stillbirth and neonatal death
charity
The total is doing quite well after 24hrs and I've also requested a
£400 matched contribution from my employer Subsea 7 so fingers crossed
they are feeling generous.
Thanks
Will
Join JustGiving and show you care
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Raise money, support your friends, give to a cause. Show you care.
Fiona Donald shared a link to the group: ABERDEEN SANDS.
How cuddle cots are easing the heartbreak of losing a baby
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Tragically, 10 stillbirths are registered every day in the UK - but now special cuddle cots are helping families cope with their devastating loss. Read more on Closer...
A massive thank you to Louise and Martin Anderson who fundraised for us in memory of their precious baby Theo and raised £3651. The money will be going towards the new bereavement suite at the Baird Family Hospital. Thank you to all who donated.
Aberdeen Sands thank you so much for the card you sent us for today:) Kirstie was born 21 yrs ago today & we had her for a few hours which was precious. Xx
Fiona Donald shared Shetland Sands's event to the group: ABERDEEN SANDS.
Fun Day with tea, coffee and home bakes
June 17, 2017, 2:30pm - June 17, 2017, 10:30am
Shetland Sands is holding a funday with lots of games, raffles and many more fun things to do. More details will follow. Please come along for coffee, tea and some fun. Clickimin leisure centre on Saturday 17th June from 2.30pm to 4.30pm Top raffle prize has been donated by Northlink Ferries. Return travel with a cabin and car. There is a JustGiving page for anyone who can not make it but would like to donate. Link will be added to the page.
ABERDEEN SANDS ANNUAL BEETLE DRIVE
2nd June 2017 at 7.30pm prompt.
All welcome.
AIRYHALL COMMUNITY CENTRE
Adults £5.00 Children £2.50
Refreshments at half time.SANDS parents please bring a raffle prize and some homebakes.
A fun evening whilst raising money for the Bereavement Annexe at the new Baird Family Hospital.
Thank you to Rhiannon and Kev McDonald for their assistance in planting flowers in the planters at the Hazelhead Baby Garden.
Today Aberdeen Sands funded 17 members of staff from NHS Grampian to attend a Sands Bereavement Training Course which was held at Park Cafe. The staff who attended were midwifes from Dr Grays, Community, AMH and the Neonatal Unit and also healthcare support workers. This is the 6th day Aberdeen Sands has organised and funded and it is only due to the generous donations we receive that we are able to do this.
These days are invaluable as it enables staff to gain the skills in how to best support families who have experienced a loss.
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