Asking for help​
I have never been the kind of person who finds it easy to ask for help, especially when it comes to raising money for a cause. But after losing my son, my perspective changed. In the midst of my own grief, I felt a strong need to try to help others who might one day face the same heartbreak.
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That is why I created this website. Over time, I have also raised funds for baby bereavement charities and spent time speaking with groups and individuals who needed someone to listen or offer support. If sharing our story or offering a small bit of comfort can help another parent feel less alone, then it feels worthwhile.
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There are moments, if I am honest, when I wonder whether continuing to pay for and maintain the site is worth the effort. Much of the work is done quietly and often on my own, and at times it can feel like a lonely task. Yet whenever those thoughts arise, something always seems to remind me why it matters, a kind message from someone who found comfort here, a parent reaching out for support, or a simple word of thanks.
Those moments remind me that this space has value.
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So the site remains here, freely available to anyone who may need it, a place of remembrance, support, and understanding for those walking the difficult path of baby loss. If it helps even one person feel less alone, then every bit of time, effort, and care put into it is worthwhile.
Getting INVOLVED
WHO WE SUPPORT
​​​When George spread his tiny wings and went to be with the other baby angels, my world changed in an instant. The days that followed were heavy with grief, and many times I felt as though a part of me was fading away. There were moments when the pain felt unbearable, when I struggled to see a way forward. But I knew my wife and children were hurting too, and they needed me just as much as I needed them. Holding onto that love helped me keep going, one day at a time.
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As the days slowly turned into weeks, I realised that the best way to honour George was to keep his spirit alive in the world. I began by taking small steps. George would have grown, learned, and left his own mark on the world. So I chose to take steps for him, and to encourage others to do the same. George would have taken his first steps, so I will run a marathon. He would have learned to swim, so I will swim a lake. One day he would have pedalled his bike, so I will ride for him and raise money in his name. Each challenge is a way of carrying George with me and sharing his light with others.
Doing it for your very own special someone.
​​When you experience the loss of a baby, during pregnancy, at birth, or in infancy, the love you feel for that child never fades. Many parents feel a deep need not only to remember their baby, but also to create something meaningful in their memory. It becomes a way to ensure their life, however brief, is never forgotten and continues to touch the lives of others.
There are many ways you can become part of Doing It For GEORGE – Small Steps. Whether by giving your time as a volunteer, taking on a challenge, or choosing us as your charity of the year, every small step helps keep George’s spirit alive and brings hope and support to other families walking a similar path.
We have lots of ways that you can get involved and raise money from sporting events to bake sales.
Find out about our campaign activit to keep sudden infant death on the public agenda.
Join our team of volunteers at an event, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved