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Lauren's Mum: Life, Love and Loss

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LAUREN'S JUST GIVING PAGE

RAISING MONEY FOR SEPSIS RESEARCH FEAT

I am Lauren's mum.  When my daughter died my whole world changed.  This is my survival story.

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As a family we are raising money in Lauren's name for Sepsis Research FEAT.  This charity not only raises awareness about Sepsis, but also funds research into finding better solutions for those it affects.

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Self Sabotage

I'm busy, you're busy, we are all busy. I guess it began after Covid. No-one wanted to give up the chance to go out and socialise. After...

A Life not Lived

I wrote a piece for Sepsis Research back in April that they have been saving to use at Christmas time. Spoiler alert; it's not a...

Sandman, Sepsis and Swirling thoughts.

This weekend marks the last in the Adventure Series Triathlons, with Chris taking part in the Sandman Triathlon; 1.5k swim, 58k bike &...

Snowman Triathlon

People deal with Grief in different ways. Some campaign to change laws, some seek venegence, others may fall into deep depression and...

Rollercoasters

They say that living with grief is like a rollercoaster. I don't know who "They" are, but I don't think they've experienced grief, or...

Slateman Triathlon

I'm sat here waiting for the start time then I can check the splits for each event online to know he's completed everything safely. I...

Whataboutery

noun BRITISH the technique or practice of responding to an accusation or difficult question by making a counter-accusation or raising a...

Sepsis

I found that Lauren's death brought with it much guilt for me. Did I miss the signs? Could I have done more? If I wasn't at the school...

Rubbernecking

I feel like I've just been punched in the gut, like I'm having to gulp in breath, tears stinging my eyes. It's my own fault, you'd think...

Mistakes & Melancholy

I must admit to making an error. Despite all I've learnt in the past three years there are still turns along the journey that are...

3 Years

Today marks 3 years since our beautiful & vibrant daughter died. I dislike it when people say "lost", we didn't mislay her, hoping she'd...

Nuggets of Knowledge

Grief, it's such a small word for such a huge amount of emotions. We grieve for so many reasons, the loss of a loved one (animal or...

Our Gang

The picture is a photo of the heart we were given at Alder Hey hospital. You wouldn't know what it was for unless you'd been in a...

No One is an Island

When Lauren fell ill I was a bastion of cool and calm action. I didn't cry or stress I simply got on with it. I listened to the...

Fortitude

Definition of fortitude noun mental and emotional strength in facing difficulty, adversity, danger, or temptation courageously Recently...

Human Nature

I feel sad, we've heard the news we were all expecting, The Queen is dead. I actually teared up in the car when I heard a clip of the...

Do the Patch Test

I've no intention of trying to imitate the great Baz Luhrmann, and I'm hopeful that most of you know the benefits of sunscreen, but on a...

Archie

I've tried really hard to stop my thoughts from spilling out, really tried to ignore the unease that was swirling, aware that what I...

16th Birthday

A Letter to my Daughter Today you should be turning 16 years old. I wonder what we would have done. You would have no school to go to so...

Normal is as Normal Does

When we observe other peoples lives we often find ourselves thinking, "How do they cope with that?" or "Why do they put up with X/Y/Z?"...

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Upcoming Events

  • Sun, 11 Jun
    Llanberis
    11 Jun 2023, 07:00 – 17:00
    Llanberis, Llanberis, Caernarfon LL55, UK
    11 Jun 2023, 07:00 – 17:00
    Llanberis, Llanberis, Caernarfon LL55, UK
    Swim 1.5km Bike 49.6km Run 11.9km
  • 50km Ultra X Summer Trial Marathon
    50km Ultra X Summer Trial Marathon
    Sat, 09 Jul
    Hebden Bridge
    09 Jul 2022, 07:00
    Hebden Bridge, Hebden Bridge HX7, UK
    09 Jul 2022, 07:00
    Hebden Bridge, Hebden Bridge HX7, UK
    This is the big one! 50km Trail Marathon with 1550mtr Elevation - Chris must be off his rocker!
  • Epic Lakes Swim Derwent Water 3th July 2022
    Epic Lakes Swim Derwent Water 3th July 2022
    Sun, 03 Jul
    Keswick
    03 Jul 2022, 08:30
    Keswick, Keswick CA12, UK
    03 Jul 2022, 08:30
    Keswick, Keswick CA12, UK
    Another Epic Open Water Swim for Sarah and her friends and family.
  • Epic Events Southport Triathlon
    Epic Events Southport Triathlon
    Sun, 22 May
    Southport
    22 May 2022, 19:00
    Southport, Southport, UK
    22 May 2022, 19:00
    Southport, Southport, UK
    Chris will take part in this, his first Olympic length Triathlon: 1500m swim / 40k cycle / 10k run
  • Night time Summit of Snowdon
    Night time Summit of Snowdon
    Sun, 01 May
    Caernarfon
    01 May 2022, 01:30 – 9:30
    Caernarfon, Snowdon, Caernarfon LL55 4UL, UK
    01 May 2022, 01:30 – 9:30
    Caernarfon, Snowdon, Caernarfon LL55 4UL, UK
    An Alder Hey Organised event to raise money for the Children's Hospital
  •  5k a day for Alder Hey    **Completed - Thankyou for your Donations **
     5k a day for Alder Hey    **Completed - Thankyou for your Donations **
    Sat, 10 Jul
    United Kingdom
    10 Jul 2021, 19:00
    United Kingdom, United Kingdom
    10 Jul 2021, 19:00
    United Kingdom, United Kingdom
    From 11 July 2020 until 10th July 2021 Sarah will be walking/cycling 5k every day to raise money for Alderhey Childrens Hospital
  •  Wooler Trail Marathon   **Completed - Thankyou for your Donations **
     Wooler Trail Marathon   **Completed - Thankyou for your Donations **
    Sat, 14 Nov
    Northumberland National Park
    14 Nov 2020, 08:00
    Northumberland National Park, 7 South Park, Hexham NE46 1BT, UK
    14 Nov 2020, 08:00
    Northumberland National Park, 7 South Park, Hexham NE46 1BT, UK
    Wooler Trail Marathon is set in the heart of Northumberland National Park. This is a challenging Trail Marathon with just over 6000 feet of ascent,
  • Scarfell Pike Marathon  **Completed - Thankyou for your Donations **
    Scarfell Pike Marathon  **Completed - Thankyou for your Donations **
    Sun, 16 Aug
    Scafell Pike
    16 Aug 2020, 08:00
    Scafell Pike, Scafell Pike, Seascale CA19 1TH, UK
    16 Aug 2020, 08:00
    Scafell Pike, Scafell Pike, Seascale CA19 1TH, UK
    A trail marathon incorporating England's highest peak. Based from Keswick the route follows beautiful lakeshore trails, wooded valleys to spectacular high mountain trails, incorporating some of the most dramatic rock scenery in the Lake District.
  • Epic Lakes Swim Derwent Water 5th July  **Completed - Thankyou for your Donations **
    Epic Lakes Swim Derwent Water 5th July  **Completed - Thankyou for your Donations **
    Sun, 05 Jul
    Crow Park
    05 Jul 2020, 12:00 – 14:00
    Crow Park, Keswick CA12 5DJ, UK
    05 Jul 2020, 12:00 – 14:00
    Crow Park, Keswick CA12 5DJ, UK
    The Derwent Epic Lakes Swim is event 2 of the Epic Lakes Open Water Swim Series. It takes place from Crow Park, in Keswick and forms part of the National Trust Regatta Weekend.
  • Badass Mucker Junior
    Badass Mucker Junior
    Sat, 20 Jun
    Caton
    20 Jun 2020, 12:20
    Caton, Caton, Lancaster LA2, UK
    20 Jun 2020, 12:20
    Caton, Caton, Lancaster LA2, UK
    A 2.5km Course over 25 Obstacles, including muddy areas and a finishing slide into a plunge pool. The event is hi-energy fun that challenges all abilities through the age range and emphasises teamwork and lots of laughs.
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