Football, Friendship, and Healing: How Sands United FC support Bereaved Dads
Sands United is a unique way to support bereaved Dads and bring them together through a shared love of sport, find a support network, and feel at ease talking about their grief when they’re ready. By building trust and a common bond by playing together as a team, Sands United hope that many more will […]
Memorials Matter: Helping families to access funding for children’s headstones
Losing a child is one of the hardest experiences any family can face. Amid the waves of grief, families often face the added stress of ensuring their child’s memory is properly honoured. The cost of a child’s headstone can become a daunting obstacle during an already difficult time. At Stevie Stones, we aim to alleviate […]
Support our charity with GoFundMe
At Stevie Stones, we understand the heartache families face when they lose a child. As a charity, we’re here to help parents raise funds for children’s headstones, providing support in the most challenging of times. One great way to get financial support is by setting up a GoFundMe campaign. This guide will walk you through […]
Celebrating Stevie with the Annual Toy Drop
In 2021, Stevie didn’t quite make it to her fourth birthday… Left with a heavy heart and a collection of gifts stored away ready for the big day, Stevie’s parents, Barri and Naomi, decided to spread some joy and leave the toys in local parks and play areas for other children to find and enjoy. […]
Glitz, Glamour, and Giving Back: Highlights from our Inaugural Annual Charity Ball
On Friday, August 9th, 2024, we hosted our very first Annual Charity Ball, and it was a roaring success! The evening started with guests being warmly welcomed by our founder, Barri and Ross from Worcester Sands United, as they were welcomed with a glass of fizz. The venue was decked out to perfection, setting the […]
A Journey Through Grief: How Stonemasons of Worcester Helped Us Honour Stevie’s Memory
The day after Stevie died was a really strange day; we woke up to a world where our worst nightmare had become a reality. The sense of dread and hopelessness upon opening my eyes after a restless sleep is something I will never forget. Before talking about Stonemasons of Worcester, it’s important that you have […]
Introducing the Stevie Stones ‘Kindness Award’
This year, we proudly launched the first ever Stevie Stones Kindness Award. We all remember at school how we got or saw other people get awards for all sorts of things; sports, maths, spelling, attendance… but nobody ever got an award for being a good person and kind to others. Well, not in our experience. […]
Wing Walk 2024
Our second iteration of the Wing Walk for Stevie Stones took place at Rencombe Airfield on 9 Apr 2024. Volunteers this year included a couple of returnees who could complete the advanced flight involving daring stunts such as barrel roll, loop the loop and escalated flight ceiling – bravery! We also had some fresh faces […]
Helping you to help us!
At Stevie Stones we are always in need of support to ensure that we are always ready and able to meet the needs of our service users. We know from our experiences that headstones are simply out of reach to a lot of parents who lose their children due to the costs involved. Sustaining our […]
3 Peaks Challenge!
In June, Stevie Stones Trustee Mike Graham will be leading a small band of our charity supporters on an epic challenge to conquer the 3 largest mountains in Scotland, England and Wales. This is no mean feat and requires serious dedication and determination. None of the participants are avid outdoorsmen but they have all expressed […]
