Stories from parents

These members of our community have bravely chosen to share their experiences, to help The Lullaby Trust keep grieving families supported.

Matt holding his little girl, with his partner beside him and four other children. All wearing white on holiday.

Matt’s story

A marathon runner, bestselling author and social media figure, Matt’s ready to share his story.

Close up of Judi, with blond hair, smiling away from the camera.

Judi’s story

After her son, Adam, died suddenly, Judi found support through The Lullaby Trust. Now, decades on, Judi shares the legacy of hope that Adam’s story inspired, through her work as a befriender.

Two men run along the Manchester Marathon course, wearing Lullaby Trust vests. They smile and wave to camera

Steven’s story

Steven and family have been raising money in his son, Cooper's memory, since he died. Together they have raised over £50,000 in support of our work.

A man and woman hold their baby son while smiling to camera. They are standing in the woods, wearing winter clothing.

Imogen and Stu’s story

Imogen and Stu have raised over £12,000 in memory of their son, Fred. Read their story and motivation for supporting our work.

Seyi and lots of Lullaby Trust staff all in yellow t-shirts, smiling at the camera holding a big cheque for $50,000.

Seyi’s story

Following the loss of her middle child, IyanuOluwa (meaning ‘wonders of God’), Seyi nominated The Lullaby Trust to be charity of choice at the company she works for.

Baby Violet asleep on her back with a pink blanket on her.

Hayley and Dimitri’s story

Hayley and Dimitri's daughter, Violet, died from the herpes virus. Hayley shares her story to raise awareness of how serious infections can be in newborn babies.

Bridget and Zbig are in a park surrounded by greenery. They are both smiling. Bridget is looking straight on, and Zbig to the side.

Paul’s story

Bridget and her husband, Zbig, live in Hampshire. They have two sons, Scott and Lee, and five grandchildren. Their first-born, Paul, died of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).

Harvey is sat against something cushiony. He has very sharp eyes, a small nose and plump cheeks. He has fair skin, light brown hair and is smiling, wearing a bib.

Harvey’s story

Karen's first-born, Harvey, died of meningitis which went undetected despite three hospital visits. She wants his story to be his legacy.

Marjorie and Ian, standing beside each other smiling at the camera

Marjorie’s story

After Marjorie and Ian’s son, Craig, died suddenly and unexpectedly, The Lullaby Trust supported Marjorie through her bereavement, and with her next child, Allison.

Care of next infant (CONI) stories

Baby Nerice lying on her back, asleep in a blue babygrow.

Christine’s story

Christine's daughter, Nerice, was born in 1999 and died at four days old. Christine shared her experience of grief, and how The Lullaby Trust supported her before and after the birth of Owen.

Clare wearing sunglasses and her Lullaby Trust vest, standing outdoors smiling at the camera.

Clare’s story

Clare ran the London Marathon this year with her daughter, Georgie, and her friend Emma. Clare ran in memory of her son Harry, who would've been 30 this year.

Abs in a Lullaby Trust running vest, at a running event.

Abs’ story

Abs lives in Wirral with his wife, Hayley, and his daughter, Esme. Following the death of his son, Charlie, Abs decided to start fundraising for The Lullaby Trust.

Katie strapped to an instructor, in the middle of her skydive giving thumbs up to the camera.

Katie’s story

Katie's son, Jenson, died suddenly and unexpectedly in 2021 at nine weeks old. Katie spoke to us about her experience, and her subsequent fundraising for The Lullaby Trust.

Paige holding her son, smiling at him. He has brown hair and is wearing a black top.

Paige’s story

Paige’s son, Harrison, died in 2015. She told us that she doesn’t think she would be the mum she is today without the Care of Next Infant Programme (CONI) supporting her with her son, Freddie.

Harpal on the beach with Lara in a carrier.

Harpal’s story

Harpal shares how the loss of her brother Jagdeep in 1985 made her feel when she was becoming a parent, and how the CONI scheme gave her and her husband, Vishal, reassurance and support.

Stories from siblings

Stefan wearing a Lullaby Trust t-shirt and a medal, standing in front of a big tough mudder backdrop.

Stefan’s story

Following the death of his brother Dane, Stefan has become one of our most inspiring fundraisers, recently taking part in the World’s Toughest Mudder.

Baby Gayle wearing a white top, sitting on a tartan seat.

Mark’s story

Mark is one of our incredible London Marathon runners. He lives in Leiston with his fiancée May, and his 11-month-old son, Malyn.

What you can do to help

With you by our side, we can support people through their darkest days. Donate today, or consider sharing your own experiences to help others.

We're here for you through the hardest times

We offer a supportive and confidential space for anyone affected by the sudden or unexpected death of a baby or young child. We are with you in your grief, for however long you need us.

Discover how we can support you, or contact our bereavement support team today.