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My story

 

Jackie Smith died on Friday 7 August.  Jackie's Bone Marrow was working well, but she suffered significant transplant side effects (GvHD). On 1 August at home Jackie suddenly became very ill. She was immediately taken into Intensive Care and given maximum life support treatment.  Sadly Jackie was unable to make a second miraculous recovery.

A Thanksgiving Service was held on 19 August. Jackie's family were very pleased to see so many friends and colleagues attend to recognise Jackie's life and achievements. Many of you have made second donations in lieu of funeral flowers. Your generosity is very much appreciated.

We hope to raise £20,000 for essential GvHD research into better treatments, reducing Bone Marrow Transplant side effects and offering better survival rates.

After that we will continue with further offline fundraising activities (e.g. Jackie’s CookBook).

Please do contact me with any other fundraising ideas which will be welcomed.

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Stewart Smith   please feel free to contact me at  donors4jackie@casanovanora.co.uk

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Jackie was diagnosed with Leukaemia on 21 December 2004.

In the past 4 years we were able to enjoy some special times together and for that we thank:

·      Wonderful doctors, nurses, physios at the John Radcliffe & Churchill Hospitals

·      Supportive and loving friends, some of very long standing, in the UK and overseas

·      Like minded colleagues who shared Jackie's professional passion for the patient

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With the excellent Doctors and Nurses at the John Radcliffe Hospital (JRH) in Oxford, we have been fighting Jackie’s Leukaemia for the past 4 years. In 2008, Consultants told Jackie that she needed a Bone Marrow Transplant. 

On September 11, 2008 (anniversary of 9/11), as part of the Transplant procedure, Jackie had a transfusion of stem cells from a willing USA donor. The JRH in Oxford is a major UK centre for Bone Marrow Transplants and they have provided excellent treatment to Jackie and other patients from a wide area.

A major complication of a Bone Marrow Transplant is called Graft vs. Host Disease (GVHD). This occurs where cells from the donor attack the patient’s body. It can be very severe and result in death. Two of our friends, both bright young men, Rupert (21) and Nelan (19), tragically have not survived.

To improve the chance of survival for Leukaemia / Transplant patients, the JRH needs £50,000 to research into the best treatments for GVHD.  Jackie’s husband has committed to raising funds for this vital research.
Stewart ran the Marathon; support brilliant; crowds fantastic; temp a bit too warm; time 5h 31m; OK in those conditions & 14 years after my previous marathon; not a PB but reasonably "comfortable" and a great experience; painful legs for a few days!!!

Please make a Donation via JustGiving - it's easy and secure.
GvHD Research, part of Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals Charitable Funds, gets your money direct and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, receives 28% Gift Aid.

Please also join our fundraising efforts by forwarding our appeal to all your friends, relatives and colleagues. In turn, please ask them to forward it to all their friends, relatives and colleagues; this way we have a chance to reach our target.

To make a cheque or cash Donation "off line", please contact us at
donors4jackie@casanovanora.co.uk   

CHEQUE / CASH DONATIONS (+ Gift Aid)
£    28       Simon & Lin Hartley (Benaciate) in Euros.
£1820      On Line Gift Aid
£1330      OFF LINE GIFT AID
£  15         Balvinder, Alison, Jo
£  50         FOOD COUNTS (BDA)
£  50+      Eddie & Susan
£  50+      Gail & Paul
£260+      Keith Wallace (OMC)
£ 10+       Ray / Michelle
£  50        Oxford Hospital Caterers Association
£   20+     J A Cook    
£  20+      Karen Dack
£  10+      S Hind
£  50+      Norman Buckley
£  40+      Janice Holmes
£  50+      Sara Meats
£  50+      Susan Obeng
£  60+      Norman Burden
£  50+      Gail Hurst
£  45+      Di Nabavi
£  50+        J & R Adams
£  20+      Ann Aperghis
£100+      Alan & janet Whittow
£   30+      Jill Lewis Goddard
£   50+      Norman Burden
£   30+      John Dawkins
£   20+      Stephens
£   25+      Robinson / Round
£   50+      Pat Russel
£   50+      Mike & Pam Pitcher
£   25+      Helen & Andy Covell
£    5         Sylvia Perry
£  40+      Ray Hubbard
£  10+      Doug & Pat
£  50+      Rieko
£  20+      Patsy
£  25+      Edith & Arthur
£ 177+      Round Family
£  30+       Dave & Tish
£  25+      Brian & Hilary
£  20+      J A Cook
£ 100+   Phil & Brenda
£  50+      Jenny Carr  17-08
£ 100+   Alan & Kate Eachus 20-08
£  25+      Patricia W
£  20+     Di Robinson
£  25+      A P  White
£ 100      Bonnie & Ed 19-08
£  25+      Halders
£  50+      Pauline Dale
£ 250+    JAWS Private Donor 01-09 
£  20+      Paula Doraisamy
£   25+    Lee Chapman
£ 117+    Lee Chapman 15-05
£   80+     Dave Brown +BP match
£  500    Burnham Beeches Rotary Club 23-07
£3000   International Power - CEO Phil Cox
£ £250+     Isobel & David 26-04
£100      Nanny Choc Choc - DORA 25-04
£100+    Grandad BOB 28-04
£  40+     Linda 28-04
£  10+     John Perkins 29-04
£  20       Audrey Hirschfeld 27-04
£  10       Mel
£  20       Richard & Ruby 23-04
£  52+     David & Amanda Griffiths 25-04
£  25       Joy Bruce 21-04
£  25+     Richard Trinder 22-04
£  30+     Jane & Roy Holmes - Pinfield 22-04
£  20+       Patsy Kemp 27-04
£  20       Nanny Pearce 22-04
£  10       Lisa Marriott client 21-04
£  40+     Lisa Marriott clients 21-04
£  20+     Joyce & Joan 21-04
£  25+     Enid & Arthur 21-04  
£  10       Mary Pincott 20-04
£  20      JAWS Private Donor 19-04
£  26+    Jill & Lewis
£  10+    Private Donor 17-04
£  50+    JAWS Private Donor 16-04
£  15+    JAWS Private Donor 16-04
£  20       Sandy & Dave 13-04
£    5       Private Donor WB 12-04
£  20+     JAWS Private Donor 12-04
£  30+     Alistair McMillan 10-04
£  50+     Rosemary & John 09-04
£  10       Private Donor 07-04
£400+    Burnham Beeches Golf Club WAMS & LAGS 06-04
£100+    JAWS Private Donor 01-04
£100+    Paul & Nako 31-03
£100      Bonnie & Ed 28-03
£250+    JAWS Private Donor 27-03
£100+    Alan & Kate Eachus 26-03
£100+    JAWS Private Donor 23-03
£500      Burnham Beeches Rotary Club 01-03

We will never forget Donation by Joseph Kay 02/10/09  

£75.00 + £21.15 Gift Aid

We will always remember Jacky's courages fight Donation by ysbrand and Lina kleyn 27/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Such a sad loss, I have happy memories of working with Jackie and will miss her enthusiasm Donation by Eileen Steinbock 20/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

A sad loss - as a colleague her enthusiasm and sound common sense alone will be much missed. Donation by Jane Wighton 10/09/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

We're very sorry to hear of Jacqueline's passing and are pleased to donate the balance of her subscription to NHD. Best Wishes Donation by Geoff Weate 09/09/09  

£12.00

Stewart, I was so sorry to hear that Jackie had died. My very best wishes at this difficult time. Donation by Alan Shepherd 07/09/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Great Girl, Great Family, Great Cause. Well done all of you. Love, Ruth and Euan Love, Donation by Youth and |Ruin Pearson 06/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

In memory of Jackie and in the hope that research will find help to control this illness Donation by Pauline and Roy Hartley 30/08/09  

£20.00

In memory - and shining brighly - of Jackie, thanks for the water last Sunday, Steaky Bacon - quite lean - and the rest of the motley crew! Donation by Pat Bacon 28/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

In Memory of Jackie, Jack & Daisy's beloved Nanny Little, with love from Linda (Nanny Mutley) xxxx Donation by Linda Snellings 24/08/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Remembering the happy times Donation by Derek Hussey 23/08/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

In memory of the Distinctive, Unforgettable, Jackie We shall miss her greatly Ian and Val Donation by Ian Griffith 21/08/09  

£35.00 + £9.87 Gift Aid

What a lovely send off, although we didn't know her she sounded a great person. Our thoughts are with you. Donation by Pam, Paul and Joanne Naish x 20/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

In loving and happy memory of Jackie, and our many years of shared teas, smiles and dietetics Donation by Anne Donelan 20/08/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Our thoughts and sympathy go to Stewart and all the family. Donation by Pauline & Jonathan 19/08/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Stewart, so sorry that Jackie lost her battle. Donation by Leslie Wise 19/08/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

A sad day,( today the 19th), but I'm sure Jackie would have much approved the send off you gave her. Donation by Jean & Kevin 19/08/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Tony & Wendy Daniel 19/08/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Peter Ward 19/08/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous 18/08/09  

£35.00 + £9.87 Gift Aid

Stewart and family, our thoughts are with you at this sad time. Our heartfelt sympathy for your loss. Donation by Jo Tempest-York 18/08/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

We were so sorry to hear that Jackie had lost her valiant battle. A lady of whom to be proud. Our thoughts are with you and her Mother. Donation by Celia & Keith Bater 18/08/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

So sorry to hear of Jacky's death, she was a great fighter. Our sympathy to all her family. Elaine & Charlie O'Sullivan Donation by Elaine 18/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

It was our great pleasure to know Jackie and our thoughts are with Stewart and the family Donation by Kevin & Catherine 18/08/09  

£35.00

Our thoughts are with you. Donation by Chris Edwards 18/08/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

In remembrance of Jackie, a very strong lady who battled hard. Donation by Sherry Davison 18/08/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Such sad news, my thoughts are with you and your family. I will remember Jackie fondly as a good friend and work colleague. Donation by Angela Cristofoli 17/08/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Given with all our love in remembrance of Jacqueline Donation by Simon, Debbie, Benjamin & Laura Goddard 17/08/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Our thoughts are with you and your family. Richard & Tracey Donation by RICHARD FLOWER 17/08/09  

£35.00 + £9.87 Gift Aid

George and Marcia Chapman send their deepest sympathy and wish you well for fundraising in memory of a wonderful woman Donation by George and Marcia Chapman 17/08/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
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