Miscarriage, as many women and families know, can be devastating. The Landmark Half Marathon aims to support a charity to help those affected by miscarriage. It’s an issue that needs focus: Recent research, supported by Tommy’s and published in The Lancet shows that miscarriage should not be brushed aside. Five years of study has shown that miscarriage “isn’t just one of those things” that can happen with pregnancy and should be brushed aside. It’s detrimental to mental and physical health. Some groups, including Black women, are at much higher risk of miscarriage (40%) than white women. Read the highlights of that report here.
Miscarriage and Tommy’s
If you have been affected by miscarriage and baby loss, you probably know about Tommy’s, the leading charity devoted to reducing the UK’s unacceptable rates of miscarriage, stillbirth and premature birth.
One of their main fundraising events is the London Landmarks Half Marathon, which has raised £17 million for charity/. The half marathon attracts 14,500 runners each year and passes all the iconic London landmarks including Nelson’s Column, St Paul’s, the Gerkin, Walkie Talkie, Tower of London Tower Bridge, the Shard and the London Eye.
You don’t have to be an amazing athlete to participate. If you can run 10K then you should be able to do a half marathon comfortably. Plus there are hundred of ‘cheer stations’ along the route, music, experiences to encourage runners along.
There is no entry fee and the with a very attainable £350 fundraising target.
It’s a fun way to to support a charity that make such a difference to so many in our community.
When is the London Landmarks Half Marathon
WHEN: 1 August 2021
WHERE: London
HOW TO GET INVOLVED: Run, fundraise or volunteer at the London Landmarks Half Marathon
About the London Landmarks Half Marathon
The London Landmarks Half Marathon is a 100% not-for-profit event organised by baby charity Tommy’s, which in just three years has raised £17 million for charity. Tommy’s spent two and a half years developing the event to benefit the entire charity sector. With their offices based in the heart of the City, Tommy’s noticed a gap in the market, realising a central London half marathon taking in the City and all of the Capital’s landmarks did not exist. Tommy’s therefore took the decision to organise the London Landmarks Half Marathon to benefit both themselves, and many other charities too.
For more information about the event, visit www.llhm.co.uk
About Tommy’s charity
One in 4 women will lose a baby during pregnancy or birth; we believe every baby lost is one too many.
Tommy’s is a national charity that works tirelessly to reduce the UK’s unacceptable rates of miscarriage, stillbirth and premature birth. Tommy’s funds pioneering medical research to discover the causes of baby loss and helps women at every stage of their pregnancy journeys, supporting them and their partners with expert information and care. Tommy’s wants to make pregnancy safer for all and ensure that excellent maternity care is available for every family, every baby, everywhere.
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