Joanita's Memorial Run
Page creator: John Masey/Oscar Gomez
Event: Flora London Marathon 2007
Event Date: 22nd Apr 2007
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Joanita was very much loved by all
About my charity : Royal Free Hampstead Charitable Trust Royal Free Hampstead Charitable Trust
The Trust raises funds for high priority projects, unlikely to attract general NHS funding, within the Royal Free Hospitals each year. Projects supported make all the difference to patients, such as innovative research and treatment, medical equipment and patient facilities to improve care and make time spent at the Hospitals more comfortable.
Charity Registration No 1060924
Fundraising target:  £2,500.00
Donations so far:  £ 2,106.01
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Hi all you good people; I am John Masey, a good friend to the Gomez family (Oscar, Joanita, Audrey, Carl, Zoe, Luke, & Holly).

 

On the 22nd April 2007, I took part in the London Marathon(Runner 015796) and  dedicated it in memory of Joanita Gomez who on the 4th August 2006  died in Hospital from of End stage Pulmonary Hypertension . I hope to raise as much money as possible for the Royal Free Hampstead  Charitable Trust, in the hope that the money I raise will go some way towards helping other people who suffer this terrible illness. In May 2006 on one of my visits to Oscar and Joanita’s home I spoke with Joanita and Oscar of my intention to enter the London Marathon to raise money and create awareness for the Royal Free Hospitals Pulmonary Hypertension Unit, Joanita seemed so happy with the idea. Never did I imagine that  the London Marathon I had run was going to be in memory of this dear lady. On the day of the marathon the weather was intense and all runners suffered but knowing that Joanita was there with me and the support of everyone on the day I made it around in 5hrs 9mins.

Oscar writes:-

Joanita had not been keeping well for a while. In January 2006 Joanita's health became of concern, she was diagnosed to be suffering with End Stage Pulmonary Hypertension. In March 2006 her breathlessness deteriorated to grade 4 from grade 1 a year ago and became desperately ill, she was unable to walk more than 5 metres and became oxygen dependant. Dr Gerry Goghlan and his team were treating Joanita at the Royal Free Hospital, Hampstead. Joanita and I had great hopes that the treatment would benefit her. In spite of the expert care and attention by the doctors and nursing team at the hospital Joanita was not flourishing, and her condition remained very poor. The specialist drugs did not work for her, she failed to response to the two special drugs given. At the end of July 2006 Joanita was admitted to the Royal Free Hospital for her life saving treatment. There was a one in three chance that this treatment would work and if she had responded to the drug therapy, it was hoped, over a period of two or three months would really improve Joanita quality of life. Joanita and I had great hopes that this treatment was going to work for her and that it would begin to make a significant impact on her well being. Joanita seemed to respond to the treatment initially and she was in high spirits and seemed to be doing well. On the fifth day into her treatment her condition suddenly worsened, despite all the expert care and attention given by the team and staff they were unable to prevent Joanita's deterioration. On the 4th August 2006, sadly Joanita lost her courageously brave battle to live and passed away. She died peacefully in hospital. I was privileged to be with her and comfort her during her last moments. It was the saddest day of my life. Joanita will always be deeply missed by her family, friends and all that knew her.


The Marathon on the 22nd April 2007 was run by John Masey in memory 
of Joanita, a gem of a lady who was dear to us all, and ask that you 
dig deep and sponsor John online. Donating through this site is 
simple, fast and totally secure. Royal Free Hampstead Charitable 
Trust will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, 
an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you. 
Your generosity however small will help the charity in many ways. We 
hope it will help in the fight to defeat this terrible disease and 
also enrich the quality of life of those affected by this condition.

Life is so fragile and precious.

Thank you for visiting my fundraising page.

A huge THANK YOU to each and everyone of you that supported us in our fundraising, and for your generous donations.

THANK YOU & GOD BLESS.
John Masey & Oscar Gomez


THIS ONLINE JUSTGIVING FUNDRAISING CLOSES ON THE 22nd JUNE 2007

 

Display Name Date Amount Tax Bonus  Comment
AMOUNT RAISED OFFLINE (Oscar Gomez) 24/05/2007 £50.00 n/a Thank You to the Hampshire Indo-British Society for your kind donation 
AMOUNT RAISED OFFLINE (Oscar Gomez) 19/05/2007 £328.00 n/a A Huge Thank You to all of you who donated so generously 
AMOUNT RAISED OFFLINE (John Masey) 19/05/2007 £242.00 n/a THANK YOU! to everyone that sponsored me, and help in the fundraising 
Blue Benson 20/04/2007 £30.00 £8.46 Run Forest Run !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 
Dale Olivier 18/04/2007 £30.00 £8.46 Good Luck Gigolo we expect you to win OK  
will penny 17/04/2007 £25.00 £7.05 Wonderful effort 
Katharina 17/04/2007 £20.00 n/a You can make it. "Einfach die Beine in die Hand nehmen."  
Egbert & Bertha Fernandes 16/04/2007 £20.00 n/a Good Luck 
Vince (Australia) 16/04/2007 £40.00 n/a Best of luck with the run! 
Maitland & Sandy 15/04/2007 £30.00 £8.46 Best wishes 
Olivia/Peter Nazareth & Rose Lunn 12/04/2007 £60.00 £16.92 Good Luck John - Don't listen to the rest, remember slow and steady wins the race! 
mike preedy 12/04/2007 £20.00 £5.64 God Bless Joanita, sadly missed but never forgotten 
Bex 09/04/2007 £10.00 £2.82 Go Gig!!! Woo Hoo!! x x x (Good luck to you) 
Oscar 08/04/2007 £50.00 £14.10 Two Weeks to go! THANK YOU John, for your help with funraising in memory of my dearest wife Joanita. 
Mary Freemantle 07/04/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Good Luck John, (I did my training at the Royal Free!!) 
Mum & Dad 02/04/2007 £100.00 £28.21 Good luck old boy!!! Break a leg............ 
Shirley 01/04/2007 £5.00 n/a Good luck  
kirstin 01/04/2007 £20.00 £5.64 good luck. Joanita is greatly missed and this is a great cause to keep her memory going. 
Kerry 30/03/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Good Luck!  
Audrey, Luke and Holly 26/03/2007 £50.00 £14.10 Good Luck John, its great to have friends like you. 
Pat Holmes 25/03/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Good Luck and hope you reach your target 
Andy D 21/03/2007 £30.00 £8.46 Go on John, do the fastest time.... 
Carl & Zoe 18/03/2007 £30.00 £8.46 There is 4 weeks to go before the BIG day..Keep on running. 
Marky Mark 17/03/2007 £52.01 £14.67 Ive beat Mart now go beat yourself Jonnie Boy.  
Bel Remedios (Toronto, CANADA) 07/03/2007 £50.00 n/a John,wish you lots of luck and success in this venture. It is a great idea. 
Mart 07/03/2007 £52.00 £14.67 go jonny go 
Andrea81 05/03/2007 £7.00 £1.97 GOOD LUCK HUN. SORRY IT'S NOT AS MUCH AS YOU DONATED FOR ME! 
Leando, Maisie Lloyd & Brian Fernandes 05/03/2007 £60.00 £16.92 Watch out for those cobble stones around the Tower of London - Ouch!! 
Chris & Sue 01/03/2007 £50.00 £14.10 It's only 26 miles & a few yards ! Good Luck ! 
Gerry,Celine & Bert 23/02/2007 £25.00 £7.05 A worthy cause, well done John!!!! 
Alfred & Lidia Nunes 23/02/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck with the run 
Darren Fernandes 19/02/2007 £30.00 £8.46 John, thank you for running for this charity on behalf of Joanita, I hope you enjoy the experience 
Oscar 09/02/2007 £35.00 £9.87 Admire your sense of commitment undertaking this challenge,we are so proud of you John! Huge Thanks! 
Paul 09/02/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Go on Helmet, get that blood pumping! 
Kirsty Lorraine 25/01/2007 £10.00 £2.82 Dear John, great cause (Brother Neil did his nursing training at the Royal Free) Good Luck x 
Nero & Viv 25/01/2007 £50.00 £14.10  
muppet xxx 17/01/2007 £50.00 £14.10 John you absolute star! 
carl gomez 17/01/2007 £20.00 £5.64 John you are a true friend, Go Boy Go 
Oscar 16/01/2007 £15.00 £4.23 so proud of you John !!!! 
John Masey 16/01/2007 £10.00 £2.82 Go me go !!! 
Daniel Allen 16/12/2006 £100.00 £28.21  
Ade 02/12/2006 £200.00 n/a  
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*Total donated online: £2,106.01
Amount raised offline: £0.00
Gift Aid plus supplement: £324.64
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