Christopher West

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Fundraising for Hospice Of St Francis (Berkhamsted)
£6,363
raised of £1,000 target
by 135 supporters
In memory of Gemma Underwood
We help over 2,000 local people each year to live their precious lives well

Story

Our lovely daughter passed away peacefully in her sleep on 18 April after a 5-year fight against Breast cancer.

She was such a lovely person inside and out who enjoyed a real zest of life to the end, as a keen horse rider and surfer.

She started with horses at 10, and thoroughly enjoyed Pony Club. Her Dora (pictured with her), was an 18-hand gentle giant she had owned for 12 years, she was naughty and mischievous like her owner. Not sure her farrier would always agree!!!

She always helped people who worked with her if they needed guidance, even after leaving the company. She always asked after others even when she was suffering herself.

She had an infectious giggle which so many of her friends and indeed her cancer nurses loved, they used to compete to be with her for her infusions, tests etc.

She used the services of The Hospice of St Francis enjoying Wellness techniques and massages, this makes it only fitting to help others as she did. Her husband Rob’s business has supported The Hospice through the corporate network since 2017.  My business has been partners with the Hospice too since 2014.

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About the charity

The Hospice helps people to live their precious lives well.Our care has many forms – at home, in our outpatient Spring Centre or through specialised care in one of our Hospice beds - and is defined by each person's need. We rely on donations to raise the £5m we need each year to fund our free care.

Donation summary

Total raised
£6,362.20
+ £1,362.50 Gift Aid
Online donations
£6,362.20
Offline donations
£0.00

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