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Christine Smith 1949-2011

rob herkes is raising money for Breast Cancer Care
In memory of Christine Smith (Herkes)
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RCN 1160558 (England & Wales), SC045584 (Scotland)
On April 1 2019, Breast Cancer Care and Breast Cancer Now merged to create one charity for everyone affected by breast cancer. From research to care, we have people affected by the breast cancer at our heart – providing support for today and hope for the future. United, we have the ability to carry out even more world-class research, provide even more life-changing support and campaign even more effectively for better services and care. On April 1 2019, Breast Cancer Care and Breast Cancer Now are merging to create the UK’s largest breast cancer charity, united around the aim that by 2050 everyone who develops breast cancer will live and receive the support they need to live well now. Breast Cancer Care is a registered charity in England and Wales 1017658 and Scotland SC038104. From 1 April 2019 Breast Cancer Care will merge with Breast Cancer Now after that date all donations will go to Breast Cancer Care and Breast Cancer Now a charity registered in England and Wales (No. 1160558) and Scotland (SC045584)

Story

<p><span style="font-family: Arial; color: black; font-size: 15pt;">Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; color: black; font-size: 15pt;">This page has been set up in memory of my mum who fought breast cancer and its return for nearly 2 decades. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; color: black; font-size: 15pt;">Throughout she was a loving and caring mother, with a commitment to continuing her teaching at a special needs school and with a determination to never give up or let cancer affect her life.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; color: black; font-size: 15pt;">Christine was diagnosed a second time around in 2005 where the life plan to move to France was already underway.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; color: black; font-size: 15pt;">After various treatments, battling against metastic breast cancers building up in the throat nodules, liver and later on in the brain, whilst also surviving a life-threatening blood supply blockage to the kidneys, Christine (mum) eventually could fight no more.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; color: black; font-size: 15pt;">My mum was my real-life hero and gives us inspiration to tackle anything in our paths.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; color: black; font-size: 15pt;">Goodbye mum, you were the strongest and most courageous person I have ever known! Now you'll finally have no pain or problems. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; color: black; font-size: 15pt;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; color: black; font-size: 15pt;">I&rsquo;d also like to give massive thanks to Will for looking after her for all these years and wish I could repay somehow.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; color: black; font-size: 15pt;">A memorial website will be setup shortly in memory of my mum and hosted at:</span></p> <p><span style="color: #ff00ff;"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15pt;">www.mymumchristinesmith.co.uk&nbsp;</span></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; color: black; font-size: 15pt;">please feel free to take some time to view the page and share in our memories.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #999999;">Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving &ndash; they&rsquo;ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they&rsquo;ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it&rsquo;s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #999999;">So please dig deep and donate now.</span></p>

Donation summary

Total
£216.68
+ £32.42 Gift Aid
Online
£196.68
Offline
£20.00

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