Gary Hawkins is fundraising for Cynthia Spencer Hospice Charitable Trust

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Raising money for

Cynthia Spencer Hospice Charitable Trust

Charity Registration No. 272010

The Friends Of Cynthia Spencer Hospice is a registered charity and was formed in 1990 by a few individuals; all of whom had come into contact with the Hospice when their respective husbands, wives and close family members had been patients. Since our formation we have gone from strength to strength and do a tremendous amount of fund-raising ourselves. The three main aims of the charity are: * To raise funds to help with the provision of items which are not available via the N.H.S and to buy those much needed extras for our patients. * To give support to the medical staff and patients in any way we can. * To promote awareness in the local community. The charity’s costs are minimal and therefore the majority of the funds raised are spent on patient care.

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Gary Hawkins

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31/07/2014

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Raised: 144%

Target: £250.00
Raised so far: £360.00

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My story

Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

I think that all our lives are at some point touched by the devastating illness of cancer. It touched my life very close to me. On Friday 9th May 2008, my best mate, Andy died of cancer aged just 36 years old. He had been fighting it for two years. It was all the more tragic for he died just two months after the birth of his first child. A beautiful little girl called Millie. He was a great guy and dear friend.

The Cynthia Spencer Hospice was were Andy spent his last few months. The fantastic people there really helped Andy not only physically but mentally and helped him deal with what is a cruel illness.

Myself and 7 other guys are undertaking this 'Longest day challenge', 4 rounds in one day. (I am exhausted after 1 round especially the way i play) We tee off at 5am and hopefully finish before the pub shuts. The choice of a golf event was due to us sharing time with Andy on a golf course and the fact he would find it highly amusing us trudging around all day, cursing and having 'golf paddys'.

We are doing this to raise money for the two charities of Macmillan Cancer Trust and the Cynthia Spencer Hospice for the magnificent people who help look after those who are suffering from cancer.

Thank you so much for donating to these charities, it is greatly appreciated.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. 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 please dig deep and donate now.

	mate, all the best. hope the day goes well and you raise well in excess of your targets. well done mate. Donation by paul calladine 12/08/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	I make that c.16hrs of golf! Mad... Have a great day. Donation by Mark Williams 11/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well Done Gary! More teeing off than we could do :) a wonderful cause xxxx Donation by Petra and Nobby 10/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	sorry its late hope it went well glad the weather was good Donation by grant sharman 10/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by steven shepherd 10/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	I hope this helps alittle.. Donation by Dave Anderson 10/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	As always, really proud of you, Gary. We know what Andy meant to you and we are sure he'd be very proud too and smiling (laughing) down at you! Donation by Mum & Dad 07/08/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck Gaz Donation by nick hoare 07/08/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Great cause Gary well done mate you should be proud of yourself Donation by Joe Thompson 07/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	From your biggest fans - thinking of you complete your great challenge. We are proud of you. xxxx Donation by Ness and your boys 07/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	What a great way to remember a good friend. Enjoy your long day!! Jo and Malcolm Donation by jo arthur 06/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Sorry you lost a good friend Gazza - he'll be proud of your efforts - hope you've got lots of balls! Donation by Marc Smith 06/08/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck Gazza, a cause close to my heart too. Cheers mate - cu soon! The Hicks clan Donation by Antony Hicks 06/08/09	£25.00
	Good luck mate! Donation by Ian Knight 05/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Great cause Gary - well done. 72 holes!!!!! Donation by Olly 05/08/09	£10.00
	Well done Gary, I am sure Andy would be very proud of what you are doing. All our love Eleanor, Matt, Mia, Jamie and Sam x x x x Donation by Eleanor Bearne 05/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck - hope the rain keeps off and that you raise your target! Cheers, Nigel Donation by Nigel Read 05/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Hopy you raise lots of money for this worthy cause. Donation by Marguerita Brown 05/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Hope you have a great day and raise lots of money in his memory Donation by Lesley McCabe 04/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by EMMA BEBBINGTON 03/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck with the golf lets hope you can play better when its all over. Donation by Adam Hawkins 03/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Georgina Thomas 03/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	My wishes go to Millie and her Mum at what can only be described as the most awful tragedy for such a new family. Donation by Victoria Gilbert 01/08/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£360.00
Offline donations:	£0.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£91.67

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