My story

Up until the 7th of December 2011 Katie was a normal happy 3 year old with her whole life in front of her, then after being a little tired and  having a slightly raised temperature she went to bed. The following morning our lives would be changed forever, from having what looked like a bruise on her eyebrow to being in A & E and being told she had a meningococcal infection took only an hour and at approximately 8:45am on the 8th of December would be the last time we saw Katie conscious. Despite the magnificent efforts of the staff at the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit at the Queens Medical Centre in Nottingham on December 20th 2011 Katie lost her fight for life.

It is the efforts of the amazing staff at the PICU at Queens Medical Centre we want to help so that in Katie's memory some other family may not have to go through what we have whether it be through menigococcal septicaemia or any other serious illness. We want to raise a lot of money so  much needed extra equipment can be provided to a ward that treats so many very critically ill children. In order to do this we are doing lots of fundraising such as attempting a bike ride to Peppa Pig World in Southampton. Peppa Pig was Katie's favourite character and Peppa Pig World was where we took her for her third and final birthday.

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My updates 2

www.katie4picu.co.uk for updates to our fundraising events

17/05/12 21:06

Target raised again after such a success so far, £25,000 will buy two amazing pieces of equipment.

25/04/12 19:25

My charity

Nottingham University Hospitals Charity

Nottingham University Hospitals Charity

Charity Registration No. 1059049

Nottingham Hospitals Charity enhances patient care at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust’s Queen’s Medical Centre & City Hospital. Donations help provide added extras such as improved patient environments, equipment, research & staff development schemes.Our website is www.nuhcharity.org.uk.

Donations 264

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Amazing strength - I am sure the memories of your daughter will help you achieve your goal. Best wishes Jan

Donation by Janice Newnham on 23/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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For Katie - A beautiful little girl who I never met, but who touched all our hearts. Graham Smith TME London

Donation by Graham Smith on 22/05/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Dear Amazing Sara and Kevin, Good luck with the fund raising - your spirit is just so awesome... Thinking of you, with lots of love and respect xx

Donation by Yuki Miyauchi on 22/05/12

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You have been amazingly strong despite the terrible loss and experience. Good luck with the walk. My thought is with you.

Donation by kumi thomas on 22/05/12

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First part of donation from all staff at S&A Foods Ltd Derby

Donation by Mathew Alderson on 21/05/12

£588.10

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Good luck with your future money raising events Kevin. I saw your dad recently and he filled me in on all the good work you are yours are doing.

Donation by Matt Wilcox on 17/05/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Proceeds from the football tournament arranged by Katies nursery. Many thanks to all who attended xx

Donation by Sara Peach on 17/05/12

£578.40

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Money left over from the nursery staff t-shirt collection. Thanks xx

Donation by Sara Peach on 12/05/12

£22.00

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Thanks to Shaun Wright for donating the cost of him servicing our boiler.

Donation by Kevin Peach on 12/05/12

£45.00

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Donated on behalf of Carl Winfield. Happy Bday Carl!

Donation by The Walker Family on 10/05/12

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Andrea Allcote 26 mile walk from smithy24 on ncu, good luck hun x

Donation by Sophie Smith on 06/05/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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For Andrea Allcote 26 mile walk... Best of luck x beckybep67 NCU BOARDS xx

Donation by Rebecca Norton on 06/05/12

£5.00

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For Andrea Allcote 26 mile walk ... I am Pam_1967 on NCU boards good luck xxxx

Donation by Pamela Dick on 06/05/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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For Andrea Allcote 26 mile walk ( I am Pahoola from WW NCU board) Good luck in the fundraising for a very worthy cause xxx

Donation by Paula Thompson on 05/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Thank you to everyone who donated towards Pink & Purple Day @ Toyota. A fantastic amount to add to that raised by PC. Well done to everyone involved x

Donation by Kerry Tubey on 04/05/12

£700.85

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Donation by Laura F on 02/05/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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For Joshua's birthday cake, your friends are going to love it xxx

Donation by Julie Backhouse on 01/05/12

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

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Hey guys, you are doing a fantastic job with the target - PC were more than happy to help you to achieve this.

Donation by Hayley Heathcote on 01/05/12

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Donation by Alison Lydon on 30/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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good luck in reaching your target

Donation by Eva on 30/04/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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cant imagine what youve been thru! big love to a old friend n his family

Donation by kevin wheatley on 29/04/12

£40.00

+ £10.00 Gift Aid

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Extra donations from AJS Kickboxing

Donation by Kevin Peach on 29/04/12

£50.00

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Well done to everyone who took part in the marathon zumba and spinning events. A great effort! Steve & Laura

Donation by Stephen Cooper on 24/04/12

£40.00

+ £10.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck with everything.

Donation by Phill Jones on 24/04/12

£150.00

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Thank you all for the support in giving me pain while having my leg wax but well worth it. thanks to all that gave and hopefully more still to come.

Donation by Craig hill (DGH Photography) on 24/04/12

£207.50

+ £51.88 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£12,580.34
  • Offline donations£2,337.00
  • Text donations£56.00
  • Total raised£14,973.34
  • Gift Aid£1,446.18

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