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.
Sunday, 5th June sees the 2nd annual Motorcycle Run in aid of SandsNI.
The Run will leave from the car park at Granville, near Dungannon, and follow a route through Cookstown, Moneymore, Tobermore, Maghera, Glenshane Pass, Dungiven. Limavady, Coleraine to the finish at Portrush. Registration with a suggested donation of just £5 per person, begins at 11am and the bikes will leave around noon. There will be Tea & Coffee at the start and Hotdogs & Burgers for all bikers at the finish.
If you would like to take part in the Run, simply turn up on the day, register, make your donation and take part in what proved last year to be a very worthwhile and enjoyable day. Last year's Run raised £1,000 and we hope to at least match that amount this year.
For more details about the Run tel Melissa 028 8772 3769
"History of Coleraine Cricket Club 1853-2010"
Proceeds will be donated to Sands NI.