Your child dying is the worst thing that can happen to any family. Harry was a special, bright, clever and loving son. He never leaves my thoughts for a second and that’s why starting Harrys Rainbow to help others gives me a way to honour his memory. I achieved a goal I never thought I could by running the London Marathon in 2011 to raise funds for Child Bereavement UK. Harry and my family were with me all the way and kept me going to the finishing line. I went on to run 2 further marathons and half marathons and organised our very first running team to fundraise for Harrys Rainbow, which raised £15,000. I will always play a large part in supporting our objectives to help bereaved children and their families, knowing that the support is offered from a family who know first hand the devastation of losing a child.

John became a Trustee in October 2015 after helping out as a volunteer on our events team.

"I'm delighted to be part of such a great charity, doing so much good in the local and surrounding area. I first got involved in Harrys Rainbow when I joined Harrys Rainbow Runners and loved the enthusiasm they have. I wanted to do more to help so joined the events team and found it very rewarding so when a position as a Trustee became available, I applied for the position. As a trustee I hope to offer as much support and help as I can to a wonderful charity. "

David became involved with Harry’s Rainbow back in 2013 after he was looking for a local charity to raise money for his first marathon.

"My twin sister and I lost our mother to Breast cancer when we were six years old and had no support so this charity matched what I was looking for perfectly. I then became involved with the events team and recently volunteered for the Rainbow Group, to help me get a better idea on how the money raised helps bereaved children and their families."

Sam worked in various finance & commercial roles across multiple industries and worked with lots of different charities and businesses throughout her career.

"I joined Harry's Rainbow because I believe I can use the skills I have learnt through my working & personal life to help others and really make a difference by supporting this incredible charity."

"I'm delighted to join such a fantastic local charity who provide support for children and young people of Milton Keynes. I'm really looking forward to being able to put my Marketing and Event Management skills to good use in helping Harry's Rainbow to continue to achieve their aims. "

"I've been involved with Harry's Rainbow for around 4 years. The charity is very close to my heart and I'm extremely proud to now become part of the Trustee team! Working in childcare for over 11 years has given me excellent understanding of safeguarding children which puts me in a good position for taking up the Safeguarding Lead role. "

Lewis first became aware of Harry's Rainbow when his children started to attend Harry's school.

"My youngest son then became friends with Harry's brother and I learnt more about the good work Harry's Rainbow was doing to support families and children in Milton Keynes. When Harry's Rainbow supported a family I knew personally I saw even closer the hard work put in by all those involved and the comfort given to families who suffer the loss of someone who can never be replaced. Hearing Odette talk so passionately about the charity and how close to their hearts all those involved with Harry's Rainbow are to the charity and the families it supports amazed me. I wanted to help any way that I could so when the position of Trustee/Treasurer became available I wanted to apply the skills I have in my working life to help a charity that so many people are so passionate about and help so many families when they really need it the most."

I have started getting involved with Harry's Rainbow in March 2017, as I was looking for a local charity to support but which could accommodate my busy schedule. I love being part of Harry's Rainbow Events Team because we are a close group of people who have a lot of fun whilst supporting a really worthwhile cause. Knowing that what we do (organise and take part in events) helps children who are going through a terrible time in their lives, makes everything all the more gratifying! I also manage the LinkedIn page for Harry's Rainbow to increase our exposure to businesses (local or otherwise) and their employees.