Anna Todd

Okay to Cry: A marathon for bereaved children

Fundraising for Winston's Wish
£5,410
raised of £3,150 target
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Event: Brighton Marathon 2014, on 6 April 2014
In memory of Clark Todd
Winston's Wish

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We support grieving children & young people to help them achieve their full potential.

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www.okaytocryblog.wordpress.com

Thirty years ago my journalist dad was killed reporting in the Lebanon.  This year - in his memory - I hope to run Brighton Marathon for Winston's Wish, the children's bereavement charity.

As part of my fundraising efforts, I am putting together a blog which gives other adults - either those bereaved as children, or those supporting a grieving child - a chance to talk about their experiences.  I want to show how important it is that youngsters have access to the help they need, so they can go on to live normal and hopefully happy lives.

Winston's Wish works tirelessly to support children and their families whose lives have been turned upside down by the death of a loved one.  It gives practical and emotional support, bringing light to the darkest of times.  It provides links between bereaved children, letting them know they are not the only ones.  It helps them realise that crying is a normal and healthy part of the grieving process.

As a former volunteer, I have witnessed first hand the good Winston's Wish does.  It is a truely remarkable charity and I am proud to support it.

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Winston's Wish

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At Winston's Wish we help children and young people after the death of someone important. Our services include: - Freephone Helpline, live chat and email support - Individual, family and group work - Training for professionals

Donation summary

Total raised
£5,409.62
+ £1,014.35 Gift Aid
Online donations
£4,824.62
Offline donations
£585.00

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