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One year on from losing Andrew, Little Havens has organised a fun run in memory of him, the Baton of Life.  This is taking place on 25th April at 6pm round Hyde Park's Serpentine.  Any further donations are welcome for the race on this page, and will go directly to Little Havens.

Andrew, Mumfy, Fingers – where do you start with someone like him?

On paper, he sounds like a lunatic, and that’s about right. We’ve spent the last couple of days laughing and crying celebrating his life, sometimes both at the same time. Competitive Trader and shameless fool, football fanatic despite a lifelong love affair with West Ham, blunt and charming, definitely the man to turn to in a storm. Unstoppable and modest, a brilliant father and uncle - the biggest kid of the lot.

He died tragically, pushing himself and his peak fitness – although none of his family can believe that, given his fascination with all things pyrotechnic, he actually made it into adulthood. We have so many stories about him and they’re all funny. We genuinely believe that he died without any regrets, doing what he loved - competing against himself.

 Apart from a shaky school career – mostly their fault for not being able to recognise evident genius – he was a success at everything he did -  which he did in his own way – great father, wonderful loving husband (unless the football was on), brother, son, friend and stubborn bugger. He leaves behind Tess, who by her strength in dealing with this devastating loss, has reminded us all of why he didn’t deserve her.

In a recent prescient moment, he told Tess that he wanted any funeral of his to be a celebration – in the full Roman Catholic tradition – albeit in fancy dress. Anyone familiar with Andrew will know that he was difficult to dissuade from his chosen course of action, but we’ve settled on no black at the service.

We’d like to remember Andrew by helping others and so to this end, the family would request that in lieu of flowers and cards, donations be made – and Andrew will be watching you, so do his memory proud and dig deep. 

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Little Havens is organising the Baton of Life Race again this year in memory of Andrew, kindly sponsored by Mitsubishi. The event will be held on Thurs 6th June in Hyde Park. Please feel free to add your sponsorship for this race to this existing page.

04/04/13 14:44

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Little Havens Children's Hospice

Little Havens Children's Hospice

Charity Registration No. 1022119

When a family has been told that there’s no cure for their child’s illness, Little Havens Hospice can help. Our specialist care is free but we have to raise £100,000 every week to be there for everyone who needs us. That's only possible because of you. Together we're 'Making every day count'.

Donations 481

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For the 2013 Baton of life, all our love the Spice Girls. XXX

Donation by Tessa Corbett on 16/06/13

£400.00

+ £100.00 Gift Aid

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Money for the running machine to ensure Alex is not the fastest Corbett next year....

Donation by Mike Corbett on 11/06/13

£500.00

+ £125.00 Gift Aid

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You will not be pleased to hear that the fastest of all the Corbetts was a 12 year old boy - wouldn't have happened in your day.

Donation by Ged Corbett on 07/06/13

£250.00

+ £62.50 Gift Aid

Hope you all have a great day tomorrow! Should be a lovely day for it!

Donation by John Timoney on 05/06/13

£40.00

+ £10.00 Gift Aid

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Wishing everyone the best of luck for this years Baton of Life run on the 6th of June. Great cause in memory of a wonderful person.

Donation by Cubitt House on 22/04/13

£200.00

+ £50.00 Gift Aid

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2 years (and a day) on from when we found out you were under 5"11. It still hurts.

Donation by Mike Corbett on 21/03/13

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Well Andrew another year has passed but it seems like yesterday. Hammers need a hand? Love Mum & Dad xxxxxxx

Donation by Anne Corbett on 20/03/13

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 20/03/13

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Well once met Andrew never forgotten, still missed by us all. 2013 another year that you will not have aged like the rest of us. Mum xxx

Donation by Anne Corbett on 01/01/13

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Hey Fing, you won't be able to tease me about reaching 40. We'll raise a toast to you at the party. You'll be missed. Kisses from your YOUNGER sister.

Donation by frances corbett on 22/10/12

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Still think of you Mumfy, you are still missed...Always in our thoughts..x

Donation by Debbie Ellis on 25/09/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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You're still in our thoughts. Love to all and happy birthday Uncle Mick.

Donation by Anonymous on 22/08/12

£50.00

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Well Andrew another birthday, and Mick is 60 plus.today. In our prayers as ever. Mumxx

Donation by Anne Corbett on 20/08/12

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In memory of my nephew Andrew and in admiration for his family that are doing such good work for other families Mary x

Donation by Mary O'Connor on 07/07/12

£50.00

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Well done Tessa & Natasha & Olympic Torch & 5K fun run held in Hyde Park on 25th April 12 which raised £34,225.76

Donation by Anne Corbett on 06/07/12

Donation by Anonymous on 01/07/12

£15.00

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Well done Tess! You are a true inspiration to us all, love Ursula and Stephen. xx

Donation by Ursula Scully on 01/06/12

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

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Dear Lisa, Letty and Tessa, well done on completing the race. Love Sarah, Mike, Aoife and Isabel. X

Donation by Sarah Neill on 30/04/12

£20.00

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Dear Tess You are doing such an amazing thing and I know Andrew will be looking down on you with pride! all my love Sheila Bolton

Donation by sheila bolton on 30/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Thanks to everyone who supported the run on the 25th. Special thanks to Little Havens personnel for their dedication to their work. X Tessa & family

Donation by Tessa Corbett on 29/04/12

£150.00

+ £37.50 Gift Aid

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Well done to friends and family who supported the race on the 25th. Best wishes Sheila and family

Donation by Sheila Fardell on 29/04/12

£20.00

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Thank you The Durr family, Niktas and Rita for your support for the Fun Run at Hyde Park on April 25th 2012

Donation by Anne Corbett on 27/04/12

£150.00

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Well done, Tess. Great tribute to Andrew. Lots of love xx

Donation by Helen and Nick on 26/04/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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A bright orange Morph suit in lycra ? Andrew would have been proud. Well done Jim.

Donation by Ged on 25/04/12

£200.00

+ £50.00 Gift Aid

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This is for Morph running on the 25th.

Donation by Mike Corbett on 25/04/12

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£82,035.03
  • Offline donations£8,080.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£90,115.03
  • Gift Aid£15,301.65

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