My story

IT COULD  BE YOU.......at some stage in your life your may come across someone who has been effected by this....your Mother, Father, Sister, Brother, Daughter, Son, Aunt, Uncle, Grandma, Granddad, Niece, Nephew or even a Friend...
 
Your donation will make a 'huge' difference......It is 'never' too late!!

Cancer may break a heart...but never a spirit..Cancer is a disease of the body...but not a disease of the Soul...Cancer is a robber and a thief, but it can never steal our love for one another..Cancer can take our loved ones away from us, but it can never take our memories..
 
My Story


Our Father was diagnosed with terminal cancer (of the stomach), in March 2009.  Unfortunately we were too late and it had already spread to some of his major organs.  Giving him only 8 weeks to live in May 2009, he survived chemopherepy,a huge intake of drugs and still continues to battle on and even in pain he still manages to laugh and smile.
 
He's our Gorgeous Hero and there is no other just quite like him…and Daddy we all are so honoured to be called your Daughters we are extremely proud of you and will love you today, tomorrow and always.
 
Life for us hasn't been the same and living through all of this has put things into perspective.....We would like to say a huge thank you to our friends and extended family for all of their support and kind words of wisdom…it has been the simplest words, "how's your Dad" or how are you feeling" that have kept us sane.
 
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Making a change with your help


Giving back, On the12th September 2010, PAULETTE GARRICKS, LYNN GARRICKS, MICHELLE GARRICKS AND MYSELF (DENISE GARRICKS), will be running 26.2 miles in the Experian Robin Hood Festival of Running (http://www.experianfestivalofrunning.co.uk/), for the Florence Nightingale Hospice which provides first class palliative care services which is accessible to the people throughout Aylesbury Buckinghamshire and the surrounding villages.
 
This will be a huge challenge for us all but by doing this it will allow us to help others and in hope, help save or extend a life of another as it is never too late!
 
We are hoping you will give us your support on the day & by donating as much cash as possible.
 
... and we "G-FORCE"... will be crossing that finishing line because the memories of the last 13 months will see us through. This is a huge opportunity for us and we are NOT going to miss it and for every step we take we will be making a positive difference.
 
Donating through Just Giving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with Just Giving –
they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted mails.
 
Once you donate, they’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’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.
 
So once again please dig deep and donate now!!


Our heart goes out to everybody who's loved ones have been diagnosed with this disease or died from it. God Bless you all you're in our prayers...

 

10/08/2010 - Our precious father fought one hell of a good fight, he sadly passed away on Wednesday 28th July 2010.  

He will be always be in our hearts, very much loved and sadly missed every second of every day, but we must continue as he wanted us too.  

A promise was made, now this race is dedicated to "The Miracle Man" R.I.P

XxxX


 
Denise, Paulette, Michelle and Lynn Garricks

 

PLEASE READ FURTHER INFORMATION BELOW

 

 

 

Florence Nightingale Hospice

 

Unit 4

 

Aylesbury Business Centre

 

Chamberlin Road

 

Aylesbury

 

Bucks        

 

HP19 8DY                                                                                                

 

 

 

Re: In memory of Kenneth George Garricks

 

 

 

Dear Lindsey – Head of Fundraising

 

 

 

Further to our conversation  this letter is to summarise the agreed.

 

 

 

We the Garricks Family would like to set up a trust in our late father’s name, Kenneth George Garricks.

 

 

 

I ask at this time all funds from our just giving pages, various events – ongoing, including gift aids to be held until our  agreed target of £60k is reached. After which, formal meetings can then take place to discuss the most appropriate ways our fathers legacy can benefit others.

 

 

 

We look forward to a working partnership with the Florence Nightingale Charity, in order to make a difference in other peoples lives, which our father always strived to do.

 

 

 

Should you require any further information, please contact me on the address shown above.

 

 

 

Kindest regards

 

 

 

 

 

Denise Garricks

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

My charity

Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity

Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity

Charity Registration No. 1119499

Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity provides comprehensive care and support through in-patient and at-home services to local families affected by life-limiting illness.The Charity is committed to raising over £500,000 to keep essential services running across Aylesbury Vale and surrounding areas.

Donations 110

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..here you go Ladies, an extra £20 as I won a little bet! That's £270 'so far' from me - Keep up the good work! Dave G

Donation by Dave Garricks on 21/07/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Ladies, A charity close to my heart. Well done for raising so much already x

Donation by Samantha Poole on 16/07/10

£10.50

+ £2.96 Gift Aid

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Go Lynn go. I'm so proud of you and wish I could be there to cheer you on.

Donation by Peter Mayhew on 14/07/10

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

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Hope your elephant feet are still as lovely as ever aftr the marathon :-) (This is aimed at Paulette not her lovely sisters)

Donation by Brian McEwan on 07/07/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Ladies i'm sure you will all smash it, well done to you all! love you loads, stevie xxx

Donation by stevie sayell on 05/07/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Michelle all the luck in the world with this important run for your family. I know you will do it - I will be thinking of you x

Donation by Amanda Channing Williams on 30/06/10

£40.00

+ £11.28 Gift Aid

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Good luck.

Donation by Peter Joseph on 28/06/10

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

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Good luck girls and best wishes to your Dad.

Donation by Clinton Vormawah on 27/06/10

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

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Good luck ladies!Hopefully we will be there at the finish line cheering you on.With love Andre,Bev and Isabelle .X x

Donation by Andre Hodgson on 26/06/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Good luck Paulette! You can do it! Emma x

Donation by Emma Garrett on 23/06/10

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

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Good luck on the day.

Donation by David Martyn on 22/06/10

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

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Don't worry PG, the training will be worth it on the day. Great work.

Donation by Matt W on 18/06/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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I can not believe you are running a marathon Paulette. I'm very proud of you and know how much this cause means to you. Good luck to all of you!

Donation by Shabiya Younus on 15/06/10

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

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Good luck ladies. Love and best wishes to the whole family at this difficult time.

Donation by Penny Roberts on 15/06/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Good Luck girls!!

Donation by Sarah Johnson on 12/06/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Good luck all!

Donation by Kwabena Oteng on 09/06/10

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Good luck girlies, your daddy must be so proud of you ;0). Lots of love laura, darryn and Tyler xxx

Donation by Laura Waller on 09/06/10

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

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Paulette, I hope that you and the girls have a great run. What you are doing for the hospice is really brillant.

Donation by Jagdeep Walia on 09/06/10

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

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Good luck! x

Donation by Z Winstone on 09/06/10

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

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If all four of you finish in less than 3.5 hrs I will double it (£500!). Extra training will be needed ladies!! Dave Gx

Donation by Dave Garricks on 09/06/10

£250.00

+ £70.51 Gift Aid

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Have fun......

Donation by Claus Fintzen on 09/06/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Michelle - be waiting at the finishing line with an ALCOHOLIC drink haha ;-p x

Donation by Lauren Nardone on 09/06/10

£15.00

+ £4.23 Gift Aid

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Good luck Michelle !

Donation by Naida Blower on 09/06/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Well done to you all! Best of luck xxxxxxxxxxx

Donation by Karoline Chandler on 09/06/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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My Dad was diagnosed with colon cancer 11 years ago but is very well now. My Grandmother succumbed to it unfortunately... Good luck to the Garricks!

Donation by Michelle Limjoco-Mao on 08/06/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£3,997.30
  • Offline donations£2,455.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£6,452.30
  • Gift Aid£929.33

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