A local Dad has turned to running to help him deal with the loss of his daughter, Mia, who was stillborn in September 2011.
Martin and his wife Hema tragically lost their daughter who was eight days overdue following a normal low risk pregnancy.
“We’d heard Mia’s heartbeat just a few hours before labour started and suspected nothing as we travelled to hospital, expecting to bring home our first child.
“In the years following Mia’s death my mental health declined as I started to suffer from depression, despite us going on to have two beautiful daughters – the impact of the loss was too great. I no longer cared if I was around.
“A wake-up call gave me a crossroads in my life; continue my decline or make positive changes,” says Martin. “Running was instrumental in picking me back up and continues to be my main support mechanism to help manage my mental health.
“I joined the amazingly supportive local running club, Ely Runners and have got a place in both the Great North Run and the London Marathon in the next few weeks, running for a charity close to my heart. Give me a wave if you spot me on one of my training runs around Ely.”
“I hope my story helps to raise awareness of baby loss and the impact it can have on families” concluded Martin.
If you can spare a small donation (even just a couple of pounds) that would be amazing – every pound helps to spur me on and helps to support Tommy’s: http://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Martin-Thorpe19
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