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Target: £500.00
Raised so far: £445.00
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My story

 

Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page for the Oxford Sleep Out on Saturday 14th November on behalf of the Oxford Night Shelter.

Well we did it, Alex & I - and about 100 others.  We all slept out .... from around half past midnight until just before 3am when the heavy rain fall started and we all made a run for the sanctuary of St Clements Church!
 
Although not a real life scenario, the night brought home to me how lucky I am to get my 7 hours plus of uninterrupted sleep each night in a warm comfortable bed and not to have to try to catch a few hours sleep on the cold hard ground or floor.
 
I've been really touched by all the kind words and donations I've received and it was good to think of all that support last night. With your help, by 14th Nov I've raised £430.00 so thank you very much to all who have made a donation, from me and from the Oxford Night Shelter.
 
The Oxford Night Shelter is our chosen charity this year at British Gas Business, Oxford and we are raising funds for training and education - I'm hoping that I can give that fundraising a real boost through this event.

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Thank you for your support.

Gillian

Just seen the weather forecast! Worst storm of the century is coming your way Sis, have you got an umbrella (or a shower cap :-)? Good luck, Love, Donation by Big Bro Russie xx 13/11/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

So grateful I have a roof over my head, can't imagine how hard it is for those without. Good luck Gill, thinking of you. Donation by Jo-Anne Hale 13/11/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

All the best Gillian, and wrap up warm! Donation by Noam Bleicher 13/11/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck - You're very brave and I hope it's not too cold and wet on Saturday. Donation by Jennie Wood 13/11/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck - This is a great cause. Donation by Fabio Bassotto 13/11/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

My wife does some work with the homeless up here in the Nth East, she's not brave enough to sleep overnight in a graveyard. Good luck! Donation by Wayne Brown, Strategic Direct Sales, BGB 13/11/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Go for it guys - really proud of you for doing this Lucy Darch x Donation by Lucy Darch 13/11/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck!! xx Donation by Imlak Bezuye 13/11/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck Gillian Donation by Garry Hartley 13/11/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good Luck Gillian xx Donation by Hayley Harwood 13/11/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Donation by Lynn Cox 13/11/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good Luck Gillian x hope its not too wet for you. Great cause x all the best K Donation by kay evans 13/11/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

I will be thinking of you. Good luck x Donation by shelley childs 13/11/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Gillian. I'm praying the rain holds off. Donation by Jo Gunton 13/11/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Lynn Chilcott 12/11/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck - a great cause. James's turn next year?!! Donation by Don & Catherine 11/11/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Gillian, I used to work with the homeless in Oxford many years ago, my thoughts will be with you Donation by jane Menday 31/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Bill Bateman 27/10/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Dear Aunty Gill Hope no snails, slugs or spiders disturb your sleep !! Sleep tight don't let the bed bugs bite !! See you soon...Love Donation by Hargun and Manroop xxxxx 26/10/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Go for it petal! Donation by Rupert Groves 21/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck, great cause!! Donation by Zoe Fenter 20/10/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck Gillian - hope it's not too cold for you x x Donation by Abi Griffiths 20/10/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good Luck! Donation by Yvonne Milsom 16/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done you! Its an amazing thing you're doing!! xx Donation by Kirsty Pope 15/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Sarah Fordham 15/10/09  

£5.00

I wish you well on raising your target for this very worthy cause Donation by Edie Wilson 15/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I remember the guys from the night shelter many years ago, it was the only safety in their lives .. thank you for supporting this great cause. Donation by Hugh Lawson 13/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hi Gill - good luck! Sleep tight! From one cousin to another. xx Donation by Mark Wilcox 12/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Brrrrrrrrrrrrrr!! I'll be thinking of you whilst tucked up in my cosy bed. Good Luck and I hope you reach your target. Donation by Iris Game 12/10/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck sweetie. I know how much you hate the cold and damp and don't do mornings. I'm looking forward to a peaceful night at home by myself! Donation by James King 11/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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