One in ten babies born in the UK need some form of special care at birth as a result of a difficult birth, a life-threatening condition, or because they were born too early. Tragically, each year more than 3,000 babies die before they reach their first birthday and premature birth is the single biggest cause. Yet so little is known about what causes premature birth or how to prevent it. Babies born too early can face difficulties with breathing, feeding and fighting infection.

Many of those born very early develop lifelong conditions such as cerebral palsy, blindness and learning difficulties. By raising money in a Walk for Tiny Lives event you will be helping doctors find ways to reduce the unacceptably high rate of premature birth. Only medical research can give us a real understanding of the conditions that put so many babies at risk. Walk for Tiny Lives and help save tiny lives.

Read more about our Touching Tiny Lives appeal.

Meet baby Cameron, born too soon