My story

Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page!

 

On the 7th of February my partner, Giles Duley, was working as a freelance photographer in Afghanistan when he stood on an improvised explosive device (IED) whilst on patrol with American troops. He lost both of his legs and one arm in the explosion and also acquired a lung infection as a result of the blast.

 

Through his own determination and the efforts of the medic on the ground at the time of the explosion, staff at the United Nations hospital in Kandahar and staff at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham, Giles has pulled through and is currently undergoing rehabilitation at Headley Court in Epsom. He has already taken his first steps with prosthetic legs and is continuing to work on getting stronger with his new body.

 

In a landmark case, Giles is the first cilivian to have been accepted to a military rehabilitation centre. However, he is only allowed a certain period of time at Headley Court and much of his lifelong rehabilitation support is not covered by the National Health Service. Which is why I need your help!

 

I ran the Liverpool Marathon on the 9th of October for which people sponsored me over £5,000. I cannot tell you how much this sponsorship is appreciated and what a difference it will make to Giles' future. I am going to keep this page open in the hope that people will continue to donate and hope that we can raise a further £5,000 that will go towards Giles' rehabilitation costs.

 

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital has kindly allowed all donations received through this page to their charity to be directed towards Giles' Rehabilitation Fund. Our hope is that through our efforts Giles will be able to regain his independence and return to working for humanitarian causes as a photojournalist. If you are interested finding out more about Giles' work, please go to: www.gilesduley.com  

 

Giles has dedicated his life to highlighting the resilience of those who are disadvantaged and telling their stories. Now it's our time to spread the news of his resilience and courage. 

 

I have witnessed his bravery throughout his journey; from the weeks spent in intensive care up to his current efforts at Headley Court. I love him very much and feel so proud to call him my partner. Please help me support him and donate today. Thank you!

 

Jennie

 

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Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham Charity

Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham Charity

Charity Registration No. 1093989

Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham Charity is the official charity of the Queen Elizabeth & Selly Oak hospitals in Birmingham, including the Royal Centre for Defence Medicine where military patients are treated from around the world. Find out more at www.qehb.org. Your support is much appreciated.

Donations 209

Well Done Bella - You are a testimony! xx

Donation by SARAH WHITTAKER on 09/10/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Elaine Bass on 09/10/11

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

Four hours....well done!! :)

Donation by Simon Houlton on 09/10/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Well done Jennie and good luck Giles with the rehab

Donation by anne parker on 09/10/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Well done Jen! x

Donation by Katrin McNamara on 09/10/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Well done Jennie! You're amazing!! :) x

Donation by Tracey Benn on 09/10/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Thinking of you today Jen! You are awesome!!

Donation by Amanda Shulman on 09/10/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 09/10/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Robert Lock on 09/10/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

I hope this in some way manages to help. A worthwhile cause, some great pictures Giles has done too. Best wishes

Donation by Edward Fisher on 09/10/11

£10.00

Good luck on your run Jennie, love and hugs to you and the Fantstic Mr Duley from Deb in Somerset xxx

Donation by Deborah Johnson on 09/10/11

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

Dear Jen, you are clearly as wonderful as Giles! :) Best of luck for tomorrow. We'll be thinking of you both and WELL DONE by the way xx

Donation by Joanne Freer on 09/10/11

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Suzanna Chambers on 08/10/11

£20.00

good luck jennie, im currently in afghan, so this is 10% of my afghan bonus and i hope to see/meet you all soon x

Donation by ryan gray on 08/10/11

£236.00

+ £59.00 Gift Aid

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Best wishes...

Donation by Mike Oddhayward on 08/10/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Good luck from us all - and well done you!

Donation by David Bex and Jim on 08/10/11

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

Lots and lots of luck! Love Mollie (another of Giles' niece's).

Donation by Mollie Duley Williams on 08/10/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Best of Luck...! With Love, Alice (Giles' Niece) xx

Donation by Alice Reed on 08/10/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Best of luck Jen

Donation by Jonathan Wright on 08/10/11

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 08/10/11

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

Jen, Best of luck in the race. I've been reading your updates and wish Giles and you all the best in his recovery. Kind regards, Gaetan

Donation by Gaetan Damberg-Ott on 08/10/11

£200.00

Good Luck Jen.. No doubt will meet you soon. Jon x

Donation by Jon Gwinnell on 08/10/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

We met at SGP, what your doing is incredible. Good luck on the big day and I really hope you raise your target xxx

Donation by Sarah Phillips on 08/10/11

£50.00

Good luck. Rita

Donation by Rita Nakouzi on 08/10/11

£100.00

Donation by Amir Zia on 08/10/11

£100.00

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£7,346.55
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£7,346.55
  • Gift Aid£1,151.38

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