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In the UK, 17 babies a day are stillborn or die in the first 4 weeks of life.

Here in N. Ireland, 4 babies a week are stillborn or die in the first 4 weeks of life.

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In memory of children and babies who died in the Ulster Hospital

Supporting research into post mortem by Dr Alex Heazell, Clinical Lecturer in Obstetrics at Manchester University.

The way in which neonatal deaths are investigated should be more consistent says coroner.

The launch in Stormont of the campaign Every Baby Matters was a success.

 

Art piece in display at the Ulster Hall for the International Woman's Day

This year’s Great British Duck Race will be taking place on Sunday 5th September 2010 and Sands can share in the funds raised by you adopting a duck.

Michelle Mc Mackin, Catherine Flanagan, Ann Mc Mackin, Sinead Mc Elduff, Sinead Mc Goldrick have helped to raise £2901!!!!

Sands NI was recently presented with a cheque for £360 towards funding research into stillbirths and neonatal deaths as part of its contribution to the national Sands Why17? Campaign.

 

Sands NI was recently presented with a cheque from staff at the Neely ward.

Neely ward's Annual Charity Event at the Ulster Hospital extends this year to become SNOWMAN VERSUS SANTA to see who will win the battle of the Christmas icons on 18th December 2008.

The Sands baby garden in Kernan cemetery Portadown is now completed and open to the public