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On Wednesday 5th October 2011 we sadly lost our father to cancer. During his final days with us he was cared for at the LOROS hospice in Leicester. The facilities and staff were, as our Dad would say, ‘top drawer’.

The Charity relies solely upon the generosity and support of individual people and organisations in order to fund the service and we wanted to help ensure that others continued to benefit. It was a comfort for us to know that Graham was being so well cared for in such a lovely environment. The Hospice provides expertise in controlling pain and other distressing symptoms as well as offering emotional, spiritual and social care, which allows patients to live as normal a life as possible.

It would be wonderful if you could please donate what you can to what is undoubtedly such a worthy cause.

Thank you.

"Graham Dilley, one of England's 1981 Ashes-winning heroes, died on Wednesday 5th October at the age of just 52 after a short battle with cancer.

The former Kent and Worcestershire bowler played 41 Tests and 36 one-day internationals for England during a 10-year international career which encompassed two Ashes wins in 1981 and 1986-87.

One of the quickest bowlers of his generation, Dilley took 138 Test wickets at 29.78 for his country but his best remembered contribution to the England cause came with the bat - supporting Ian Botham in a 117-run partnership which helped England to a famous Ashes win over Australia at Headingley in 1981.

After retiring, he moved into coaching and enjoyed spells as an assistant coach with the England men’s team and bowling coach to the England women’s team before taking up a position as head cricket coach at Loughborough University."

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LOROS, the Leicestershire and Rutland Hospice

LOROS, the Leicestershire and Rutland Hospice

Charity Registration No. 506120

LOROS Hospice provides specialised palliative care for terminally-ill patients and their families along with a wide range of vital supporting services, free of charge. LOROS strives to improve quality of life by alleviating stress and pain and providing for the specific needs of the individual.

Donations 72

Good and happy times to remember - Graham & Marian

Donation by Anonymous on 03/12/11

Fond Memories of school days long forgotten and watching you achieve your ambition and much more.

Donation by Beryl and Richard Ward on 14/11/11

It was a great privilege to have 'kept to you Dill. Best wishes Alan, Jan and James Knott

Donation by Alan Knott on 14/11/11

£50.00

I am deeply saddened by the loss of 'Dill' and my thoughts are with his family. Best wishes

Donation by Martyn Moxon on 11/11/11

My all time cricket idol. A left armer and half his height I bowled just like him! Always remembered. GD's loved ones you are in my thoughts.

Donation by Ian Tregellas on 10/11/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Michelle Payne on 10/11/11

£2.00

Thanks for your words of wisdom growing up and through the tough times. Wish I could have attended the memorial but I'm sure it was a good one.

Donation by Isa Guha on 09/11/11

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Donation by Robert Taylor on 09/11/11

£15.00

a true joy to have watched

Donation by nigel bilbrough on 09/11/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Harry Bright on 09/11/11

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

So pleased we met you Dill not only a great cricketer but a great coach. We and especially Adam are grateful for all your help -never to be forgotten.

Donation by Roy,Jackie and Adam Soilleux on 09/11/11

Donation by Nicola Shaw on 09/11/11

£100.00

A sad loss - Dill will be missed by so many. We send our heartfelt sympathy to the family and all those near and dear to him.

Donation by John Stobbs on 08/11/11

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

Sincere condolences for a Dartford legend, donation made on behalf of the members of Dartford Cricket Club, where it all began

Donation by Jim Lowrie on 08/11/11

£100.00

Cheers for the memories watching Kent.

Donation by Stephen Briley on 08/11/11

£56.00

+ £14.00 Gift Aid

Commiserations to all Dill's family. He was a great guy and will be sadly missed.

Donation by Steve Bull on 08/11/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

RIP. Sadly missed.

Donation by Mike Jackson on 06/11/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Sorry this donation is late.

Donation by Tracy Birch on 04/11/11

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

An inspiration to myself and many others. You will be greatly missed!

Donation by Anna Swan on 01/11/11

From friends and colleagues in the Vice-Chancellor's Office, Loughborough University, greatly missed by all.

Donation by Loughborough University on 27/10/11

£50.00

In grateful rememberance of a great cricketer, mentor and dear friend.

Donation by Laurence, Jean, Giles & Alexia Walker on 23/10/11

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

The Ashes series of 1981 brought about my love for the game - thank you Graham. RIP.

Donation by Richard Crowson on 23/10/11

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

God bless you Dill. Cricket will be poorer without you.

Donation by Howard Dytham on 20/10/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Missing you Will Lots of Love Viola xxx

Donation by Jeanette Kempster on 19/10/11

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

A wonderful man, inspirational and a legend. For everything you have done for me, I could never thank you enough. You are missed everyday xxxx

Donation by Olivia Thorogood on 18/10/11

£30.00

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$3,702.21
  • Offline donations$0.00
  • Text donations$0.00
  • Total raised$3,702.21
  • Gift Aid$709.41

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