Our daughter Astrid, whose name means “divine strength” and “star,” was the brightest star in our lives, even if her time with us was heartbreakingly short. She lived only 18 days, passing away suddenly in my arms the very day we thought we’d bring her home. We’ll never stop grieving her, but we’ll also never stop loving her or speaking her name.
In January, I’m running 100km—the distance to the edge of space—for our little star. I am not a runner by any stretch of the imagination, so this will be a real challenge for me but with every step, I’ll be reaching for the sky, honoring Astrid and raising funds for Matilda's Mission and TOFS, who support families like ours.
Astrid’s life was short, but her impact can be lasting. By supporting this challenge, you’ll be helping other families facing unimaginable loss and keeping our sweet girl’s memory alive. Thank you for being part of this journey with us.
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Sarah Baron
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