Virtual London Marathon 2020 Team

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, it was not possible for the 40th anniversary Virgin Money London Marathon to take place on April 2020. However, everyone with a place in the 2020 event will still have the chance to take part in The 40th Race by running the famous 26.2 mile marathon distance from home or anywhere in the world on the course of their choice.

We're very grateful to our 2020 team for choosing to continue support Child Bereavement UK by taking part in this event. They've shared below their reasons for fundraising us and a link to their fundraising page, where you can donate if you wish.

Adam:

Adam's Fundraising Page

Angela:

Angela's Fundraising Page

Iona:

Iona's Fundraising Page

Jeni:

Jeni's Fundraising Page

Katie:

Katie's Fundraising Page

Chris:

Chris's Fundraising Page

Nick:

Nick's Fundraising Page

Anna:

Anna's Fundraising Page

Ben:

Ben's Fundraising Page

Craig:

Craig's Fundraising Page

Robert:

Robert's Fundraising Page

Andrew:

Andrews' Fundraising Page

Linda:

Linda's Fundraising Page

Katie:

Katie's Fundraising Page

Stacy:

Stacy's Fundraising Page

Sarah:

Sarah's Fundraising Page

Linzi:

Linzi's Fundraising Page

Ben:

Ben's Fundraising Page

Ben:

Ben's Fundraising Page

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Nick

Nick explains why he's running the London Marathon in aid of Child Bereavement UK in memory his son Noah.
Tasha

Tasha explains why she decided to create her own event RunForRory in memory of her son.
Team IPES

Team IPES share what has inspired the group of friends from London to take part in the London to Brighton Bike Ride in aid of Child Bereavement UK.
Joe

Joe is swimming the channel to raise funds for Child Bereavement UK and Papyrus in memory of his friend Rene, who died by suicide aged 22.
Rory

Rory, aged nine, talks about how he took part in Child Bereavement UK’s Jog On January fundraising event in memory of his Dad, who died when Rory was three years old.
Callum

Callum Jenkins cycled 10,000 miles from his home in Cambridge to Cape Town in South Africa to fundraise in memory of his father who died when Callum was fourteen years old,
Charlie

Charlie talks about how he raised funds for Child Bereavement UK by walking with his pony Lila, following the death of a family friend in an accident.
David

David, who is a teacher, decided to fundraise for Child Bereavement UK after the father of one of his students died from Covid-19.
James

Alice talks about how James was supported by Child Bereavement UK in Buckinghamshire, and how she has fundraised with children from the school at which she teaches.
Karen

Karen’s father died when she was 11 years old, and her baby son, Jamie, died when she was 22-weeks pregnant.

Supporting bereaved children and young people

Children and young people grieve just as much as adults but they show it in different ways. Find out how you can help them and more about child grieving.
Telling a child that someone has died

It is important to tell a child of any age when someone important in their lives has died, and ideally this is done by someone who is closest to them.
Let’s Rock & Pennfest

Volunteer with Child Bereavement UK at Let’s Rock retro festival this summer and enjoy the event for free.
When a grandparent dies - the impact on children and young people

The death of a grandparent is often a child or young person’s first encounter with the death of someone important. Parents have a great deal to manage when their own parent or carer dies. There is the grief associated with their own loss, but also the reactions and responses of their children to the death of a grandparent.
Grieving for a child of any age

The agony of losing a child of any age is unparalleled. There is no age or point in time that makes it any easier. No parent expects to face the death of their child and no grandparent expects to lose their grandchild.
When your baby dies

When a baby lives only a short time or dies before birth due to miscarriage, stillbirth or a painful decision to end the pregnancy, people may assume that the loss is not important. This is simply not the case.
Contact us

Contact one of the Child Bereavement UK centres or get in touch with one of our departments.
Children's understanding of death at different ages

Babies and young children have no understanding of the concept of death yet, long before they are able to talk, babies are likely to react to upset and changes in their environment brought about by the absence of a significant person.
Explaining funerals, burial and cremation to children

The following are suggestions to give you the confidence to talk about funerals in a way that feels right for you and your children.
Resources for children and young people

This list includes books and resources for bereaved children and young people, including those with special educational or additional needs.