Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Havering’s Rainham residents joined a special sponsored walk on Feb 15 to raise funds for the Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society (SANDS).
Margaret Mullane MP led the walk, and Yarns and Tales participants hailed the group when they returned.
How is Rainham’s knitting group supporting bereaved families?
A distinctive charity, SANDS works to save the lives of infants and provides support to anyone impacted by miscarriages or infant deaths.
Losing a baby is a terrible and transformative experience. Families are supported by SANDS throughout their loss. A world with fewer infant deaths is what SANDs envisions.
The winter project for “Yarns and Tales,” a knitting and crocheting group associated with St. Helens and St. Giles Church in Rainham, served as the impetus for this sponsored walk.
White blankets are to be knitted or crocheted for Sands to place in their “Always Loved, Never Forgotten” remembrance boxes for parents who have lost a loved one.
Yarns and Tales get together at The Ship Cafe in Rainham Village on the second Saturday of each month at 10 a.m.
Sue said:
“I can’t knit or crochet but wanted to support and contribute. Monies raised will cover the cost of postage of the blankets to SANDs HQ, with any additional funding going as direct donation.
To lose a child is possibly one of the most painful things you can experience, hence I want to do what I can to support their work.”
She added
“Thank you to all who donated to SANDs, it is appreciated.”
What other projects has the Yarns and Tales project undertaken for charity?
In keeping with their ongoing effort with SANDS, they might make comforting memory boxes for bereaved families.
To collect money for regional charities or causes, these organizations frequently host sponsored walks, bake sales, or craft fairs.
They might collaborate with community centers, shelters, or hospitals to offer handcrafted goods to people in need.