FEATURED EVENTS
22 APRIL SEYMOUR SPRINT 6km or 10km wet feet trail run
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Our enormous thanks to our sponsors Slomans Estate Agents.
This run takes place along Jersey’s spectacular south-east coast. Starting on the beach by the north end of Long Beach car park, choose from a 6km beach run to Seymour Slip and return, or a 10km trail run to the historic Seymour Tower, across the inter-tidal zone of the beautiful Ramsar site. Be prepared to get wet and run over sandy and rocky surfaces!
10km - due to the timing challenges with beating the tide, entrants must be able to run the distance in under 90 minutes (further details below). Children aged 10-15 can enter but MUST Be accompanied by an adult over the whole distance. Over 16s can run independently.
CLICK HERE to sign up!
Group Support meet ups - further dates included
Baby Loss Support Group - see more information below dates
Offering a safe and supportive space to meet, bringing together those who have been affected by the loss of a baby (at any age or gestation) to share experiences, thoughts and feelings - if you want to - but also a chance to ask those questions you might feel you can't ask anyone else.
We know the thought of meeting people in this situation can be a bit scary, there may be tears, there may be a little laughter too but our hope for you is that by spending time with people who truly understand, and knowing you are not alone, you will begin to feel some comfort and healing. Everyone is welcome. Tissues, drinks and biscuits provided.
However, this does not commit you to coming - if you decide on the day you're not up to it - we totally, absolutely, understand. If you don't sign up but want to come on the day - please just check with us first to ensure it's still on. You can email jo@philipsfootprints.org
7:00pm - 9:00pm (please arrive early if you would like a tea or coffee) if you have not attended before, please contact Jo at jo@philipsfootprints.org to book a space. This does not commit you to coming - if you decide on the day you're not up to it - we totally, absolutely, understand. If you don't sign up but want to come on the day - please just check with us first to ensure it's still on. You can email jo@philipsfootprints.org
EARLY LOSS
Monday 23rd January
Monday 20th February
Monday 20th March
Monday 17th April
Monday 22nd May
Monday 19th June
Monday 17th July
Monday 21st August
Monday 18th Sept
Monday 23rd October
Monday 20th November
Monday 18th December
Monday 9th January
Monday 6th February
Monday 6th March
Monday 3rd April
Monday 8th May (extra Bank Holiday)
Monday 5th June
Monday 3rd July
Monday 7th August
Monday 4th September
Monday 9th October
Monday 6th November
Monday 4th December
Hosted by Jo Nash, of Philip's Footprints and (for later loss) Jan Auffret, a midwife with experience in pregnancy and birth but also in bereavement counselling and (for early loss) Poppy Elizabeth of Flo Therapy, a qualified counsellor who is passionate about maternal mental health and with a strong grounding in bereavement counselling. We will be there to listen and share our experience and advice however .... this group is for you and guided by what you want to talk about.
*If you have something you'd like to discuss but would rather it be anonymous please email jo@philipsfootprints.org with the details and we can give our thoughts but also ask the group on your behalf. *
EVENTS
29th November - LIGHTS OF LOVE Remembrance Service
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Tuesday 29th November
7:00pm for 7:30pm (please arrive early to add your baby or child's name - see below)
- Roll of Remembrance: we invite you to write down your baby or child's name and these will be read out during the service
- Volunteer to read a verse of our 'Five Candles for You' poem, read just before the congregation is invited to the front to light a candle.
15 OCTOBER Starlight Walk 10km
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Join us on Saturday 15th October, when we are walking 10 km in memory of our babies and children to:-
- raise awareness for Baby Loss Awareness Week 9 - 15th October
- raise funds to support bereaved parents who lose a baby or child
Every step really does make a difference and every donation helps the charity to support bereaved parents, this year more than ever.
Huge thank you to our sponsor Slomans Estate Agents SIGN UP HERE
15, 16 and 17 SEPTEMBER - An Evening of Sondheim
Composer, songwriter, lyricist: Stephen Sondheim was one of the most important figures in twentieth-century musical theatre. Sondheim was credited for having “reinvented the American musical” with shows that tackled unexpected themes with music and lyrics of unprecedented complexity and sophistication.
Directed by Ben Shaw and Danielle Le Quesne
50% of the profits will be donated to Philip’s Footprints.
02 APRIL 2pm Seymour Sprint - 10km and 6km options
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If you missed the 2022 Seymour Sprint don't worry - it will be back in 2023!
Our enormous thanks to our sponsors Slomans Estate Agents.
This run takes place along Jersey’s spectacular south-east coast. Starting on the beach by the north end of Long Beach car park, choose from a 6km beach run to Seymour Slip and return, or a 10km trail run to the historic Seymour Tower, across the inter-tidal zone of the beautiful Ramsar site. Be prepared to get wet and run over sandy and rocky surfaces!
10km - due to the timing challenges with beating the tide, entrants must be able to run the distance in under 90 minutes (further details below). Children aged 10-15 can enter but MUST Be accompanied by an adult over the whole distance. Over 16s can run independently.
Race t-shirts available by order only. The cut-off to purchase is 16th March. T-shirts will NOT be available to purchase on the day.
Safety Briefing: 13:45hrs (1.45pm) prompt
Start time: 14:00hrs (2pm)
Seymour Tower Cut Off (5km): 14:45hrs (2.45pm)
Registration on the day on Longbeach (Grouville) by Sandy Park (north end of Longbeach Car Park) starting at 12:30hrs (12.30pm).
30th November - LIGHTS OF LOVE Remembrance Service
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Tuesday 30th November
7:30pm
Everybody is welcome, especially anyone affected by the loss of a child, at any age, gestation and no matter how long ago.
Lights of Love is a candlelit service of carols and readings. A time for reflection in the run up to Christmas, to remember our babies and children and honour their existence.
This year, with our very grateful thanks to Chateau Vermont who are hosting us.
Please share this event with anyone you think may wish to attend.
- Tags will be available to write a personal message and hang on the Christmas tree
- Roll of Remembrance which you are invited to write down your baby or child's name and these will be read out during the service
- Light a candle during the service
If you cannot attend but would like any of the above to be done in memory of your baby, please do let us know.
A small gift will be blessed and given out during the service for you to take home.
The retiring collection will be for Philip's Footprints.
Light refreshments will be available following the service.
09 OCTOBER - 10KM STARLIGHT WALK
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REGISTRATION HERE
Join us on 9th October, when we are walking 10 km in memory of our babies and children to:-
- raise awareness for Baby Loss Awareness Week 9 - 15th October
- raise funds to support bereaved parents who lose a baby or child
Every step really does make a difference and every donation helps the charity to support bereaved parents, this year more than ever.
Peer support can be a real lifeline when you are affected by the loss of a baby or child. Bereavement counselling offers a different, yet still vital service. From 2020, the charity began giving an annual grant to Jersey Hospice Care Emotional and Bereavement Service, in respect of support given to bereaved parents or parents who are facing the loss of their baby or child.
YOUR amazing support made this happen!
Huge thank you to our sponsor Slomans Estate Agents
26 JUNE - HELIER'S 6km or 10KM SEYMOUR SPRINT (CLOSED until next year!)
START TIME: 1:45 pm
This run takes place along Jersey’s South-East coast, out to the historic Seymour Tower and back to the start, racing the tide across this beautiful Ramsar site. This is a 10km trail run to Seymour Tower, or across the inter-tidal zone, so be prepared to get wet and run over sandy and rocky surfaces.
The 6km run is only to Seymour Slip and back, NOT Seymour Tower.
Unfortunately, due to the timing challenges with beating the tide, entrants must be over 18 only.
ABOUT THE 10KM RUN
The run takes place over beach and inter-tidal terrain and shoes and clothing will be exposed to sea water and part of the course may be under water. You are expected to use common sense, follow the marshalled route and avoid running over rocky outcrops and through deeper water.
This event will be physically challenging - you will be running 10km across uneven coastal/ inter-tidal terrain, through the gulleys. Due to the risk of tidal cut-off, there is a time limit for reaching the turn-around point (40mins - 5km).
YOU MUST BE ABLE TO RUN THE 10KM DISTANCE WITHIN THE 90 MINUTE TIME SET.
You are expected to be in good health and not have any medical conditions which might prevent you doing that.
In the event of poor weather making the event unsafe, Philip's Footprints reserves the right to postpone or cancel the event.
ANYTIME VIRTUAL EVENT or 10 OCTOBER - 10KM STARLIGHT WALK
We've sadly had to cancel our fundraising Starlight Ball but the walk is still going ahead, albeit in a restricted numbers form.
6pm start on Saturday10 October registration here
7pm start on Saturday 10 October registration here
Or registration for our 'Anytime' ticket available until 31 December 2020 click here!
Can't do 10km, or do it in a day? Don't worry, we appreciate your support nonetheless, do what you can!
Register for a virtual event 'anytime' ticket and walk - or run - any time you choose before or after the official event and claim your medal. Children still participate for free, sponsorship would be great!
Please remember to stay safe and follow government guidelines regarding safety and physical distancing, which can be found here. We'd also love to see you and where you walked! If you'd like to share a photo you can tag us on #pfstarlightwalk , email it to us or join our 10km Starlight Walk Facebook Group.
Or join us on 10th October, when we are walking 10 km in memory of our babies and children to:-
- raise awareness for Baby Loss Awareness Week 9 - 15th October
- raise funds to support bereaved parents who lose a baby or child
Every step really does make a difference and every donation helps the charity to support bereaved parents, this year more than ever.
Peer support can be a real lifeline when you are affected by the loss of a baby or child. Bereavement counselling offers a different, yet still vital service. From 2020, the charity began giving an annual grant to Jersey Hospice Care Emotional and Bereavement Service, in respect of support given to bereaved parents or parents who are facing the loss of their baby or child.
YOUR amazing support made this happen!
HELIER'S SEYMOUR SPRINT - CLOSED (until next year!)
Our fantastic 2020 London Marathon runner Helier has really upped the bar with his fundraising and created a new fundraising run in Jersey!
This run takes place along Jersey’s south east coast, out to the historic Seymour Tower and back to the start, racing the tide across this beautiful Ramsar site. This is a 10km trail run, across the inter-tidal zone, so be prepared to get WET and run over sandy and rocky surfaces.
***Unfortunately, due to the timing challenges with beating the tide, entrants must be over 18 only.***
The run takes place over beach and inter-tidal terrain and shoes and clothing will be exposed to sea water and part of the course may be under water. You are expected to use common sense, follow the marshalled route and avoid running over rocky outcrops and through deeper water.
This event will be physically challenging - you will be running 10km across uneven coastal/ inter-tidal terrain, through the gulleys. Due to the risk of tidal cut-off, there is a time limit for reaching the turn-around point (40mins - 5km).
YOU THEREFORE NEED TO BE ABLE TO RUN THE 10KM DISTANCE WITHIN THE 90 MINUTE TIME SET.
You are expected to be in good health and not have any medical conditions which might prevent you doing that.
In the event of poor weather making the event unsafe, Philip's Footprints reserves the right to postpone or cancel the event.
SAFETY BRIEFING 14:45
RACE START 15:00
With thanks to :-
Parish of Grouville
Chef Tenants du Fief de la Reine Grouville
Marine & Coastal Department
The Ramsar Management Group
Government of Jersey
Jersey Water
VIRTUAL 10KM WALK OR RUN
Or
2. To get a medal for FREE please set up your own fundraising page at Justgiving which is connected and raise at least £50.
27 JUNE 2020 - STARLIGHT BALL - CANCELLED
Sadly we have had to cancel this event.
We have some VERY exciting news! We had such a great night last year at our 10th Anniversary Starlight Ball that we're doing it all again!
So 'Save The Date' 27 June 2020!
Delighted to announce the amazing Take This will be entertaining us!
Click HERE to purchase your tickets.
26 NOVEMBER 2019 LIGHTS OF LOVE SERVICE - CLOSED (Next service 24.11.20 tbc)
Lights of Love is a candlelit service of carols and readings. A time for reflection in the run up to Christmas, to remember our babies and children and honour their existence.
This year, with our very grateful thanks to Chateau Vermont who are hosting us.
Please share this event with anyone you think may wish to attend.
- Tags will be available to write a personal message and hang on the Christmas tree
- Roll of Remembrance which you are invited to write down your baby or child's name and these will be read out during the service
- Light a candle during the service
If you cannot attend but would like any of the above to be done in memory of your baby, please do let us know.
A small gift will be blessed and given out during the service for you to take home.
The retiring collection will be for Philip's Footprints.
Light refreshments will be available following the service.
12 OCTOBER - 10K STARLIGHT WALK - CLOSED
Our 5th Starlight Walk! SAVE THE DATE! Times to be confirmed
Raising awareness for Baby Loss Awareness Week 9-15th October we will again inviting you to join us walking 10km.
Starting from the the Freedom Tree outside the Radisson to St Aubin and back. Everyone welcome, 4 legs or 2! Pre-registration here is preferable but you are welcome to just turn up on the day.
We've achieved AMAZING things over the last 10 years and we have only done that with your support, please help us again.
Our 10km+ challenge is open to everyone all year round whether you join our organised walk or go it alone with friends, family and pets and you can register for your own 10km here https://jo3.fws.store/
PORTS OF JERSEY GREAT CHRISTMAS PUDDING DASH - CLOSED
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October CuddleCot Fundraiser - CLOSED
UPDATE: An extremely generous donor has paid for a CuddleCot for Maternity!
And, following a phonecall from Family Nursing and Home Care, they have also been looking into CuddleCots for use in the community by the paediatric palliative care team. This means that they can support families who wish to take their babies home when there is a diagnosis of a life shortening or life limiting condition. This provides islanders with a choice of where and how their baby is cared for in his or her final days.
Having a CuddleCot will allow bereaved families to keep the baby at home just that bit longer and perhaps have family to visit, a blessing etc whatever they need to do before saying their final goodbye.
We were, of course, delighted to offer to raise funds for another CuddleCot for them. Here we go, CuddleCot number 2!
UPDATE: Another extremely generous donor has paid for a CuddleCot for Family Nursing! What an amazing community we live in!
So, what next? Our thoughts remain with bereaved parents in October, Baby Loss Awareness Month, and we are now fundraising for a SANDS bereavement care course for healthcare professionals, to enable more staff to provide sensitive care.
Thank you for your support, we could not do this without you!
Or,
2. To get a medal for FREE please set up your own page at Justgiving which is connected to our Cuddle Cot Campaign and raise at least £50.
An easy way to achieve 10km is to join our 10km Walk on Saturday 13th October, 7pm, Castle Kiosk (near Le Fregate) to St Aubin and back, come along and join us! You can register on our Facebook event - or just turn up on the night - and make a donation. All walkers will receive a medal. T-shirts for our Starlight Walk are also available to order here, £10 for adults £7 for children.
10 October 19:30-21:30 Toxin Free Natural Living workshop - Ritz Room, Mayfair Hotel - CLOSED
Huge thanks to Essentially All You Need for offering this fascinating course on how to remove toxins from your daily life and improve your environment for your family and workplace.
Details as follows:-
💖 Tickets cost £10 redeemable for 1 raffle ticket, you can purchase more on the night 💖
Tickets available here
All ticket sales and 10% of all sales made on the night will go directly to Philips Footprints a local charity supporting parents who have lost a baby and investing in safer pregnancies.
This class is for you if you are ready to explore new ways to lead your lifestyle, boost your health and create a natural, non-toxic environment at home and your workplace.
Take control of your Health NATURALLY!
Come and learn what essential oils are, how to use them, and how to take care of yourselves with natural, healthy, toxin-free options.
A few examples include oils for:
🍊Emotional Health & Stress
🍋Sleep Support
🍈Digestive Support
🍊Pain Support
🍋Immunity
🍈Hormonal Health
🍊Weight Management
🍋Natural Anti-Aging Skin Care
🍈Creating a Toxin-Free Lifestyle
Curious about what chemicals are lurking in the products you use to support and clean your home and body? I will show you simple and natural ways to replace products you have in your home that could possibly be messing with your hormones, mood and overall well-being.
This class will start you off with the basics, showing you how to incorporate essential oils into your everyday life and how to make super easy products to reduce the toxic load, be kind to the environment and will save you some hard earned cash.
Everyone will go home with with the knowledge to make simple DIY chemical-free alternatives to common household products, which will be a great way to kick-start your journey to living a healthier life!
You will also get to taste the oils in a healthy oil infused treat
Naturally Safe Purely effective...the essentials that families need on a daily basis to care for themselves and their children.
23 October 18:00-21:00 Baby and Child CPR Workshop St George's Preparatory School - CLOSED
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Would you know what to do if a baby stopped breathing?
Learn :-
Infant Life Support (CPR)
Infant Choking (diagnosis and treatment)
Infant Drowning (diagnosis and treatment)
Trainer: NIcky Holgate-Smith, accredited Royal Life Saving Society trainer
Venue: with very grateful thanks to St George's Preparatory School for the kind use of their premises.
Please contact jo@philipsfootprints.org or message here to book your place. We are asking for a minimum donation of £10 on the night. Refreshments will be available.
Runway Run - 25 October 21:00 - CLOSED
27 NOVEMBER 'LIGHTS OF LOVE' 19:30-21:00 Chateau Vermont - CLOSED
Lights of Love is a candlelit service of carols and readings. A time for reflection in the run up to Christmas, to remember our babies and children and honour their existence.
This year, with our very grateful thanks to Chateau Vermont who are hosting us.
Please share this event with anyone you think may wish to attend.
- Tags will be available to write a personal message and hang on the Christmas tree
- Roll of Remembrance which you are invited to write down your baby or child's name and these will be read out during the service
- Light a candle during the service
If you cannot attend but would like any of the above to be done in memory of your baby, please do let us know.
A small gift will be blessed and given out during the service for you to take home.
The retiring collection will be for Philip's Footprints.
Light refreshments will be available following the service.
If possible please RSVP here or by email jo@philipsfootprints.org giving number of people attending so that we can have enough refreshments ready. Thank you.
10th Anniversary Starlight Ball - CLOSED
Runway Run 06:00 29th October (the clocks go back this day!) - CLOSED
15 October 7pm 10k Starlight Walk - CLOSED
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10k Walk
Make a night out of a Sunday night on Sunday 15th October starting from the Castle Kiosk at 7 pm and walking 10k, all for a good cause "Philip's Footprints."
Pick up your flourescent bangle at the start and prepare to walk the starlight walk towards St Aubin and back. The night will still be young, we can have fun and make life a little rosier for those who need it.
Free Goodie bags for everybody and of course kids/teenagers are welcome to join us.
Please register your interest by accepting on this event so we have a rough idea of numbers.
Entry is Free but we are asking for you to donate on the night or collect some sponsorship if possible, any money raised is greatfully received.
Lights of Love Christmas Service 28 November 2017 - CLOSED
