5th annual fun run in the village of Upper Poppleton
We are thrilled to hold our 5th annual fun run in the village of Upper Poppleton, just outside York. This is truly an event for all ages and abilities. Walk or run the course which is along closed roads in open countryside and then relax for a pub lunch, with live music. The Lord Collingwood and White Horse pubs are conveniently located on the village green which is the start/finish for this circular course.
Previous events have seen more runners participating in fancy dress, which makes a fabulous spectacle for supporters to see! Volunteers are also needed to marshal and cheer-on the participants! Register now via the QR code above or booking website. Early bird discount and family ticket discounts are available.
Once again Harrowells solicitors have very kindly sponsored this event, with live hosting from YorkMix radio.
If you would like further information or to volunteer, please contact us on 077 1616 2525.
The Starlit Way
By Alice and Sandro
Parent Ambassadors:
When our beautiful son, Raphael, became unwell in 2023 and died just 6 weeks after his birth, our world was forever altered. We will never forget the kindness we were shown by the wonderful people we met in Raphael's short life. Likewise, Raphael touched many hearts and he paved the way for numerous positive changes at hospitals in Leeds, Harrogate and beyond.
Although the Millie Wright Children's Charity was still in its infancy during our time in Leeds, one of Raphael's brilliant nurses mentioned it and upon carrying out some research ourselves, we found that the charity's vision (for every family supporting a child with a life threatening or medically complex condition to receive hands-on charitable support) immediately struck a chord with us personally, strongly aligning with our own principles around fairness and compassion.
Furthermore, we can confirm that the charity's core values of equality, courage, individuality and transparency make a great deal of sense having followed Ceri and Nigel's footsteps in experiencing the devastating loss of a child. Every single family deserves to have access to help and support, despite any differences in their child's status or diagnosis.
We decided to set up The Starlit Way to combat the social isolation that the death of a baby or child can create. We believe that a sense of belonging is key to regaining strength after such a heart breaking life event. Our friendly, informal and inclusive community welcomes anyone impacted by the death of a baby or child. You can find out more about what we do on our Facebook and Instagram pages.
We are honoured to be partnering with The Millie Wright Children's Charity to offer Together in Grief sessions, for those impacted by the death of a baby or child. These launch in 2026.
Building togetherness and healing is the aim, whatever that means for each individual. Signposting, information sharing and survival strategies can be all be discussed if and when people want to. There is no pressure for anyone attending the sessions to be anything other than themselves, however they feel and whatever stage they are at.
It's the club no one ever wants to be a part of but we are stronger together.
We can't wait to meet you.
