What We’re Doing
Please note that this page lists all of the events that are taking place in date order so you will need to scroll down to see all up coming events.
These events are organised by us and other people who have been helped by Abbie’s memory boxes so that we can raise money and continue to support families who lose a baby. 100% of the money raised is used for the Fund and all administration is provided by ourselves free of charge in memory of our daughter.
Aviva Community Fund Competition Kennett Insurance Brokers have put Abbie’s Fund forward for a chance to win ÂŁ5000 in the Aviva Community Fund Competition. The first stage is to win as many votes as possible by 31st May 2015 in order to be shortlisted to reach the next stage. The process is simple and we’d appreciate your votes as ÂŁ5000 will be a huge boost to ... Continue reading
Walk across the Sahara Desert – TBC 2016 Yes, the actual Sahara Desert! The date is to be confirmed, but Steve Dickinson and a group of friends are planning to walk 100km across the Sahara Desert. This will involve camping for 6 nights and walking during the day in the heat of the hottest desert in the world with just themselves and other participants for company! Steve is taking on this ... Continue reading
Darcie’s 1st Birthday Fundraiser – 7th November 2015 Hosted by Stacey and Lucy Smith, Krissie Akrill and Wayne Johnson, Darcie’s 1st Birthday Fundraiser is being held in memory of Stacey’s daughter Darcie-Mae. The event is being held at the County Park Inn, Hessle Foreshore from 7pm until late with a raffle, tombola, disco, and live music from The Meoldies. Tickets are just ÂŁ10 per person and are on sale from ... Continue reading
York Half Marathon – 20th September 2015 Katy Stephenson is running the York Half Marathon on 20th September 2015 for Abbie’s Fund. A huge thanks to Katy for supporting us and good luck with the training Katy! ... Continue reading
Great North Run – 13th September 2015 We didn’t get to run last year for a number of reasons, but we’ve got our places booked for this year’s event. This is personal and run by us in memory of Abbie so we’re looking forward to getting the running shoes on ... Continue reading
Hull Motor Show – 30th August 2015 This year’s Hull Motor Show is on 30th August 2015 and is believed to be the largest one day car show in the UK. Last year we were proud to be the chosen charity and the event raised and amazing ÂŁ3012 for Abbie’s Fund. It’s a great family day out and Abbie’s Fund will have a stall there again with raffle and ... Continue reading
Sponsored Cycle Ride – 22nd – 23rd August 2015 James Tomlinson is taking on a sponsored cycle ride from Newcastle to London on 22nd and 23rd August 2015 in memory of his daughter who was born sleeping. ... Continue reading
Liverpool to Hull Kayaking 12th July 2015 On 12th July, Lizzie Woolaston, her sister in law Kayleigh, and her father in law Keith are kayaking from Liverpool to Hull to raise money for Abbie’s Fund in memory of Lizzie’s daughter Sophie, born sleeping on 20th February 2014. That’s a long way to Kayak so good luck to Lizzie, Kayleigh and Keith. ... Continue reading
Arco Two Big Events – 9th/10th and 23rd/24th July 2015 On the 9th and 10th July, and the 23rd and 24th July, 2 teams from Arco will be competing in 2 Big Events – The Way of the Roses and the Yorkshire 3 Peaks to raise money for Abbie’s Fund, the National Autism Society, and the Penny Brohn charity. Many thanks for Rich Carter for nominating Abbie’s Fund. Rich will be ... Continue reading
E. Yorks Thoroughbred Car Show – 24th June 2015 On 24th June the East Yorkshire Thoroughbred Car Club hosts the midsummer classic vehicle display in Saturday Market, Beverley, from 6pm to 9.30pm. Abbie’s Fund will be there with a stall displaying memory boxes and there will also be a tombola. Sunshine for June please ... Continue reading
Hull 10k – 14th June 2015 On 14th June, Stacey and Lucy Smith are taking part in the Hull 10k in memory of Stacey’s daughter, Darcie-Mae, who was born sleeping on 7th November 2014. Good luck to Stacey and Lucy ... Continue reading
Pink Collar Boxing – 31st May 2015 Tracy Dover is taking part in a Pink Collar Boxing event on 31st May 2015 in memory of her nephew who was born sleeping in November 2014. We’d like to thank Tracy for doing this event for us as its not just ‘on the night’ but also all of the training and hard work that goes into the preparation before the ... Continue reading
Liverpool to Hull Cycle Ride – 23rd to 24th May 2015 On the 23rd and 24th of May, Martin smith and friends are taking on the Liverpool to Hull cycle ride for Abbie’s Fund in memory of Martins daughter, Darcie-Mae, who was born sleeping on 7th November 2014. They plan to finish the ride at the KC Stadium just before Hull City’s last match of the season kicks off. Good luck to Martin ... Continue reading
Manchester 10k – Sunday 10th May 2015 A group of like minded individuals who are passionate about supporting the local community are taking part in a number of events this year for Abbie’s Fund. The 1st event was the Manchester 10k on Sunday May 10th and there are more to come, which will update on the site and on Facebook (www.facebook.com/abbiesfund). A big thanks from Abbie’s Fund for a great ... Continue reading
Beverley 10k – 10th May 2015 ... Continue reading
Katie Thompson Sky Dive May 9th 2015 Katie Thompson is doing a sky dive for Abbie’s Fund on Saturday 9th May – her first one ever! ... Continue reading
London Marathon – 26th April 2015 Dan Barrass ran the London Marathon on 4th April 2015 in memory of his nephew Herbie who was born sleeping on 4th April 2015. Dan had a great run (time to be posted shortly) and is still in the process of gathering the sponsor money which he’s raised for Abbie’s Fund for which we’re very grateful. ... Continue reading
Singin’ Harmony Choir – 18th April 2015 On Saturday 18th April the Singin’ Harmony Choir presented ‘Counting Stars’, an evening of song and dance and Hessle Town Hall in aid of Abbie’s Fund and Motor Neurone Disease. Including performances from Hessle Swing Band and several others, as well as tea, coffee, buns, tombola and raffle, and only ÂŁ4 a ticket, it was a fantastic evening of entertainment. The event ... Continue reading
Ideal Boilers Charity of the Year – April 2015 We’d like to say a big thank you to Ideal Boilers for making Abbie’s Fund their charity of the year. Two members of staff at Ideal Boilers have received one of Abbie’s memory boxes so its fantastic that the Company and staff are showing their support for them and Abbie’s Fund in this way. ... Continue reading
Intergenerational Choir – 21st March 2015 Fitmums (and dads and juniors) intergenerational choir performed at Cottingham High School raising money for Abbie’s Fund and Marie Curie on 21st March. Katy attended the rehearsal as we were not able to make the event on the night and was very impressed, but it was well attended and a great evenings entertainment. The choir made a huge amount of money for ... Continue reading
Ellie’s 15 Challenges for 2015 Ellie Birch is taking on 15 amazing personal challenges in 2015 all to raise money for Abbie’s Fund. Ellie’s little girl Charlotte was born sleeping on 11th June 2004 so she knows all too well how precious a memory box is for a bereaved parent. Please help support Ellie on this incredible challenge by making a donation here Ellie’s Events: 25th January – Ferriby ... Continue reading
Charity of the Year – Kennett Insurance Brokers Thank you to Mark Richardson for organising Abbie’s Fund to be charity of the year for Kennett Insurance Brokers for 2015. Three employees will be doing the 3 peaks challenge as part of their fund raising support as well as helping us gain a great deal of publicity and awareness raising. Please visit www.kennettinsurance.net for more information on their business. ... Continue reading
Beverley Minster Christmas Tree Festival – 12th – 14th December 2014 It’s that time of year so we’re sponsoring a Christmas tree at Beverley Minster again in 2014 for Abbie’s Fund called “Always Loved, Never Forgotten”. ... Continue reading
Hell on the Humber Reloaded – Helloween Madness – 25th October 2014 Hannah Bailey is taking part in Hell on the Humber Reloaded – Helloween Madness on 25th October 2014 to raise money for Abbies Fund Memory Boxes. ... Continue reading
Hull Colour Run – Sunday 14th September 2014 Tracey Dennison and Alison Almond took part in the Hull Colour Run on Sunday 14th Septtember at 1p.m in East Park, Hull to raise money for Abbie’s Fund Memory Boxes. ... Continue reading
Asda Cheque Presentation – 30th August 2014 Shoppers at the Mount Pleasent Asda store in Hull voted for Abbies Fund ... Continue reading
Emilie’s Pink Collar Boxing – 22nd August 2014 Emilie Garrod took part in the ladies pink collar boxing event at Hull’s K.C Stadium to raise money for Abbies Fund. ... Continue reading
Baby and Todler Nearly New Sale – 28th September 2014 If you’re looking to buy some great clothes, toys, or anything baby and todler related, there’s a great event taking place on sunday 28th September and even better is that money raised is being kindly donated to Abbie’s fund. ... Continue reading
Sainsbury’s Local Charity of the Year Abbie’s Fund is the Charity of the Year for two Sainsbury’s Local stores – Newland Avenue and Hall Road ... Continue reading
Jessica’s Mushy Pea Bath – 9th August 2014 Jessica Everett braced sitting in a bath of mushy peas to raise money for Abbie’s Fund memory boxes and it was definitely a feat of endurance! ... Continue reading
Ben Nevis challenge – 20th September 2014. Ross Ferry, Robert Ralston and Bridget Ferry are climbing Ben Nevis on 20th September 2014 in memory of Ross’ daughter, Lucy, who was born and sadly died on 5th July 2013 to raise money for Abbie’s Fund memory boxes. ... Continue reading
Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge – 27th September 2014. Sarah Keyes and a group of friends – AKA ‘The Driffield Dream Team’ – are all set to take on the Three Peaks Challenge on 27th September 2014 to raise money for Abbie’s Fund. ... Continue reading
Densholme Community Farm Open Day – 8th June 2014 The Densholm Community Farm held an open day on 8th June with the ‘Welly Wanging’ proceeds being donated to Abbie’s Fund ... Continue reading
Maisie Proctor Humber Bridge Run -26th July 2014 Maisie Proctor organised her own event in memory of her Nephew Georgie who was born sleeping on 3rd January 2014 to raise money for Abbie’s Fund Memory Boxes. ... Continue reading
Charity Night 23rd August 2014 Hayley Sibley and her family held a Charity Night at Meyers, Chamberlain Road, Hull, for Abbie’s Fund in memory of her little boy Harvey who was born sleeping. ... Continue reading
Leeds Total Warrior Challenge – 21st June 2014 James Coupland and Paul Wilson took part in the Leeds Total Warrior Challenge on 21st June for Abbie’s Fund in memory of James’ neice Felicity Agnes Bergin. ... Continue reading
Hull Motor Show – 24th August 2014 The Hull Motor show was held at East Park on 24th August and Abbie’s Fund were the chosen as the supported charity for this years event, and we also had a stall on the day. Read more to see how much was raised ... Continue reading
Tough Mudder – 3rd August 2014 Ricky Harrington and Rob Storr took part in the Yorkshire Tough Mudder 2014 which is a 12 mile cross country course for the super fit! ... Continue reading
Walkington 10K – 11th July 2014 Michelle Hookem competrd in the Walkington 10K in July to raise money for Abbie’s Fund. ... Continue reading
Mark’s Triple Challenge – 2014. Mark Richardson is taking part in not one but three personal challenges throughout 2014 to raise money for Abbie’s Fund memory boxes. ... Continue reading
Humber Bridge Half Marathon – 29th June 2014 Mike and Chris Singleton competed in the 2014 Humber Bridge Half Marathon to raise money for Abbie’s Fund. ... Continue reading
Jane Tomlinson’s Hull 10K – 8th June 2014 Laura Clarke and a group of her friends are competing in the 2014 Hull 10K in memory of Laura’s twin boys, Elliot and Thomas, who were sadly born sleeping at Hull Women & Children’s hospital in August 2010, to raise money for Abbie’s Fund. ... Continue reading
Driffield Triathlon – 18th May 2014 We had a team of people supporting us by running the Driffield Triathlon in 2014 to raise money for Abbie’s Fund, so many thanks to Romina Lewak, Michelle Bird, Mica Hallett, Chris Yeaman, Blue Keogh, Gareth Willis and Nikki Brooks ... Continue reading
Beverley 10K – 11th May 2014 Zoe Stevenson has previously supported us with a sponsored event and this year she ran the 2014 Beverley 10K for Abbie’s Fund. ... Continue reading
Rat Race – 10th May 2014 On May 10th 2014 the largest Assault Course on Earth (including the World’s longest monkey bars) was assembled within the grounds of Burghley House in Lincolnshire. ... Continue reading
Jake’s Skydive – 7th May 2014 Jake who is an employee with Sainsburies at Jacksons (we are currently their Charity Of The Year) has bravely agreed to do a skydive to help raise further money for Abbies Fund memory boxes! ... Continue reading
Belfast Marathon – 5th May 2014 Adrian Gray ran the Belfast Marathon in May for Abbie’s Fund to raise money for our memory boxes. ... Continue reading
Asda Mount Pleasant – Community Board May – July 2014 Asda Mount Pleasant, Hull, have kindly put us forward as one of the 3 charities on their community board. ... Continue reading
Mothers Day Competition – 30th March 2014 Mothers Day is always a difficult time for mothers who have lost a baby, so Chrissy McLean is holding a Mother’s Day competition to raise money for Abbie’s Fund memory boxes. ... Continue reading
Melvin’s Man Utd Nightmare!! Many thanks to Melvin Gray who very sportingly wore the Man Utd football kit for the day to raise money for Abbie’s Fund in memory of his granddaughter, Felicity Agnes Bergin, to raise money for more memory boxes.. ... Continue reading
Exercise Biking – March 2014 Mica Hallett, her partner Chris Yeaman and family and friends are taking turns on an exercise bike at the Kingswood Matalan store on Saturdays and Sundays in March to raise money which will be split between Abbie’s Fund memory boxes and Hull SANDS. ... Continue reading
Fund Raising Ball – 22nd February 2014 Katie Pullan organised a fantastic fund raising ball in memory of her little girl, Edie, who was sadly born sleeping, with the money raised being split between Abbie’s Fund memory boxes and the bereavement suite at Hull Women and Children’s hospital. ... Continue reading
Pink Hair for Abbie – 8th February 2014 Jo Naylor wanted to do something a little different to raise money for Abbie’s Fund memory boxes so she decided to make a statement and dye her hair pink! ... Continue reading
Sainsbury’s at Jacksons make Abbie’s Fund Charity of the Year We are really grateful to Dave and Shelly for making Abbie’s Fund the Charity of the Year for the Sainsbury’s at Jacksons store in Newland Avenue Hull. ... Continue reading
Walkington 10k – Friday 12th July 2013 The Walkington 10k for 2013 was held on Friday July 12th and was run on behalf of Abbie’s Fund by Romina Lewak and her sister Michelle Bird. ... Continue reading
We’re a Charity! After starting as a small fund we’re really proud to announce that we’re now an official charity ... Continue reading
Great North Run – 15th September 2013 Participating in the Great North Run in 2012 helped raise a fantastic amount of funds and we ran again in September 2013 building on the support we receive from family, friends, and local businesses in memory of Abbie. ... Continue reading
“Love You Forever” Walk – Saturday 15th June Eszti and Katy walked the Hull to Hornsea rail trail on Saturday 15 June in aid of Abbie’s Fund and Dove House Hospice raising nearly ÂŁ400. ... Continue reading
Beverley 10k – 12th May 2013 The annual Beverley 10k took place this year on 12th May 2013 and was run by Michelle Bird and her mum Petra on behalf of Abbie’s Fund. ... Continue reading
Pampered Chef Part 2 – May 2013 Following the success of the Pampered Chef event in February, one of our friends, Zoe, held a Pampered Chef evening and kindly donated the proceeds to Abbie’s Fund. ... Continue reading
Hessle Sinfonia Concert 23rd March 2013 Hessle Sinfonia held a concert on Saturday, 23rd March 2013, at Longcroft School, Beverley and Abbies Fund received funds from ticket sales. ... Continue reading
Mount Snowdon Climb – March 2013 Now this wasn’t just a quick walk up a hill, it was s a big challenge, and we’re really grateful to Simon Gee, Simon Dyer and Rob Ayre who did this sponsored climb to raise money for Abbies Fund. ... Continue reading
Baby Sensory Valentines Fund Raiser – February 2013 We’d like to say a big thanks to Victoria Stephenson who runs baby sensory groups in Beverley and the surrounding areas for getting involved with Abbie’s Fund, and all of the people who attend the classes for their generosity in their fund raising event. ... Continue reading
Pampered Chef Part 1 – February 2013 The first Pampered Chef evening organised by Katy and presented by Nicola King was a great success having friends and family together for food, wine, and some fund raising ... Continue reading
Collection Boxes Some of our friends who have their own businesses have been very generous and offered to put Abbie’s Fund collection boxes in their premises to collect loose change from customers. This is proving to be a great success for us as its surprising how many people pop their change into the boxes and how quickly it adds up. ... Continue reading
Beverley Minster Christmas Tree Festival – December 2012 It’s that time of year so we’re sponsoring a Christmas tree at Beverley Minster again in 2012 for Abbie’s Fund. It’s a great way for us to raise awareness of Abbie’s Fund as the event is very well attended and it’s fantastic having a pink and fluffy tree in memory of Abbie x If you get chance to go, please vote for ... Continue reading
Tree Planting with the Lord Mayor – November 2012 This was another brilliantly organised event by Nikki (organiser of the Pram Push) which brought together pupils from local schools during the week to plant trees in Loglands Nature Reserve in Hull, and finished with us planting a tree in memory of Abbie on Saturday 18th November with the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress. There is a lot of time and effort going ... Continue reading
Sponsored Sky Dive 3rd November 2012 Proud mum Nikki Morrison and proud grandad Colin Morrison kindly (and bravely) did a Sponsored Sky Dive in November to raise money for Abbie’s Fund. Tragically, Nikki’s dauhter Mia was born sleeping on 10th July 2012. After receiving one of our memory boxes she and her dad generously offered to organise the sky dive to help raise money for Abbie’s Fund so that we ... Continue reading
Sponsored Walk and Pram Push 22nd September 2012 With input from Ings Library, Hull City Council, East Area Sure Start, and ourselves, the first Sponsored Walk and Pram Push took place on Saturday 22nd September, 2012, in East Park, Hull.  Participants met at the cafe in the Park for 10am and started the walk at 10.15am in bright sunshine compared to the previous week of torrential rain (thank you Abbie 🙂 ... Continue reading
Katy and Paul’s Great North Run September 2012 This was our hardest challenge to date, but we both completed the Great North Run (half marathon!!) in Newcastle on Sunday September 16th 2012. There were 55,000 participants and it was raining heavily, but it was great to be doing it for Abbie. We’ve had been training for months and building up the miles each week as Katy hadn’t run for 2 years, and Paul had ... Continue reading
Jane Tomlinson 10K – 6th June 2012 Thanks to our neice and nephew Amy and Luke who ran the Jane Tomlinson 10k in June for Abbie’s fund. The weather was shocking with torrential rain but they still completed the run and mangaged to raise a fantastic ÂŁ500, which will help us to provide many more memory boxes. We particularly liked their tshirts! ... Continue reading
Yogathon – January 21st 2012 We’d like to say a massive thank you to Lesley and Ann-Marie for organising this event and for all of the people who took part. Their hard work getting sponsorship and then taking part in the Yogathon raised a huge ÂŁ3700 for Abbie’s Fund – amazing! The event at the Victoria Dock village hall, Hull, was a great afternoon with a ... Continue reading
Hull Daily Mail Article January 13th 2012 – Yogathon Yoga event for Fund – A short article promoting the Yogathon event organised to raise money for Abbie’s Fund memory boxes ... Continue reading
Hull Daily Mail Article December 26th 2011 Baby Sam’s put sparkle back in Christmas a year after stillborn tragedy – An article in the Hull Daily Mail (East Riding Mail) about the arrival of our son Sam, and the work we’re doing providing the Abbie’s Fund memory boxes ... Continue reading
Hull Daily Mail Article October 8th 2011 Boxes of comfort for greiving parents – An article in the Hull Daily Mail (East Riding Mail) with midwifery staff telling readers of the comfort the Abbie’s Fund memory boxes give to grieving families ... Continue reading
Hull Daily Mail Article October 8th 2011 Boxes mean a great deal to families – Another shorter article in the Hull Daily Mail (East Riding Mail) led by the Staff at Hull and East Yorkshire Women and Children’s Hospital saying the Abbie’s Fund memory boxes are a great help to grieving families…. ... Continue reading
Hull Daily Mail Article August 8th 2011 Couple who lost daughter start Abbie’s Fund for memory boxes – The first of a few Hull Daily Mail (East Riding Mail) articles for when we set up Abbie’s Fund to provide memory boxes to Hull Women and Childrren’s Hospital ... Continue reading
Operation Lifestyle – Summer 2011 We would like to thank Alec, William, Connor, Finley and Lewis (and not forgetting the team mascot – Power Ranger McKenzie!) for supporting Abbie’s Fund in their Operation Lifestyle project this Summer. The boys held a number of events to raise money for Abbie’s Fund, and regenerated the reflective garden at Tickton Primary School to provide the school community with a quiet area ... Continue reading
