4louis

Great North Run 2024

Justin Farrimond

Justin Farrimond

My Story


At the end of August 2009 my wife and I lost our little baby boy Finlay.  He was born sleeping on August 31st and our world changed forever.

The following year I decided to run the Great North Run in his memory.  I chose not to run for charity.  Looking back I think the hurt was still strong and my anger and cynicism made me run for quite selfish reasons.  My wife wanted me to run on behalf of SANDS as they had given her great support, but I couldn't do it.

Skip forward a lifetime and it's New Year 2024.  Out of the blue my nearest and dearest brings up the Great North Run.  She's been reading all about 4Louis and wants to know if I'd be prepared to do the run to raise awareness of them.  Stupidly I said no, dismissing the suggestion out of hand.  But something triggered inside me.  This morning, January 3rd, I found myself reading Kirsty's tragic tale on the 4Louis About/Our Story page.  How could I be so selfish?  I know the pain Kirsty describes, I know only too well that there are thousands of others suffering now just as we had.  By doing one simple thing, a run, I could possibly raise awareness and maybe, just maybe, make another family feel that they are not alone.  There is help out there and 4Louis could be the support that is needed.

If you can, please make a donation to 4Louis.  Anything you can give will make a world of difference to a charity that exists to ease the pain of loss.

 #GreatNorthRun2024 #Team4Louis #YouGotThis #4louis

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Funded

  • Target
    £500
  • Raised so far
    £215
  • Number of donors
    10

My Story


At the end of August 2009 my wife and I lost our little baby boy Finlay.  He was born sleeping on August 31st and our world changed forever.

The following year I decided to run the Great North Run in his memory.  I chose not to run for charity.  Looking back I think the hurt was still strong and my anger and cynicism made me run for quite selfish reasons.  My wife wanted me to run on behalf of SANDS as they had given her great support, but I couldn't do it.

Skip forward a lifetime and it's New Year 2024.  Out of the blue my nearest and dearest brings up the Great North Run.  She's been reading all about 4Louis and wants to know if I'd be prepared to do the run to raise awareness of them.  Stupidly I said no, dismissing the suggestion out of hand.  But something triggered inside me.  This morning, January 3rd, I found myself reading Kirsty's tragic tale on the 4Louis About/Our Story page.  How could I be so selfish?  I know the pain Kirsty describes, I know only too well that there are thousands of others suffering now just as we had.  By doing one simple thing, a run, I could possibly raise awareness and maybe, just maybe, make another family feel that they are not alone.  There is help out there and 4Louis could be the support that is needed.

If you can, please make a donation to 4Louis.  Anything you can give will make a world of difference to a charity that exists to ease the pain of loss.

 #GreatNorthRun2024 #Team4Louis #YouGotThis #4louis

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