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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.

Official Cheque Presentation
Official cheque presentation at the last cricket match in the season.
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New book with profits donated to Sands NI

"History of Coleraine Cricket Club 1853-2010"

Proceeds will be donated to Sands NI.

 

All proceeds will be donated to SANDS (Stillbirth and Neo-natal Death Charity) and will be used to provide hospitals throughout Northern Ireland with ‘Precious Memory Boxes’. These are boxes containing a hand-knitted blanket, camera, hand and foot print set, teddies and other keepsakes that bereaved parents can use to create memories of their precious babies.
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Financial help for bereaved parents
Money Made Clear has produced a leflet about benefits endorsed by Sands and the Miscarriage Association.
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Can you help us with an online parent survey?

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

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BBC Radio 4 on stillbirth
The way in which neonatal deaths are investigated should be more consistent says coroner.
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Successful Every Baby Matters campaign

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

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The Molly and Mia Memorial Appeal
Can you help??
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"Angel Wings" exhibition, Ulster Hall
Art piece in display at the Ulster Hall for the International Woman's Day
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Great Ireland Run

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

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BIE Cheque Presentation

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.

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Nelly Ward Donation to Sands
Sands NI was recently presented with a cheque from staff at the Neely ward.
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MR FROSTY DAY
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.
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Sands baby garden in Kernan cemetery
The Sands baby garden in Kernan cemetery Portadown is now completed and open to the public
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