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I'M NEARLY 40!

Would you buy me a glass of wine? THE WINE I LIKE IS £5 A GLASS 

Would you send me a card if I reminded you? THE CARD I LIKE IS £2.50

DON'T BOTHER! Just give it to Calum's Cabin PLEASE.  

I WILL FORGET YOUR WINE AND YOUR CARD IN TIME, FAMILIES WON'T FORGET THEIR TIME IN CALUM'S CABIN

 In 2010 'Songs of Praise' was on TV in the background, as I made Sunday lunch. I was moved by Calum's story.

Calum Speirs from Rothesay, Bute, was 12 when he was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour. In the 13 months that Calum lived, after his diagnosis, he arranged his own funeral service, laughed and smiled, and his priority was to think of others. He wanted other children to know the beauty of The Isle of Bute.

Days after hearing Calum's story, coincidentally, J and I visited Bute. During the stressful time of the strike at work, we had a 'staycation' just 'doon the watter' from Glasgow.

I agreed with Calum; Everyone should know the beauty that is The Island of Bute; its hills, beaches and people.

Calum's wish survives in Calum's Cabin, a holiday cottage, so that other children and their families, living and dying with cancer should know the glory, the peace and the joy of The Jewel of the Clyde.

Calum's Mum emailed me to say "Thank you. It's about making memories and recharging batteries." 

 

ps. If you were just going to send a cheap card, or not even bother; just give a couple of quid. You can hide how much you give.

GET A GRIP AND GIVE A BIT!

 

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Matt , belated birthday greetings from cousin Robin and Muriel .Fantastic result for Calum.x Donation by Simon Whitbread on 29/03/12

 
£15.00 + £3.75 Gift Aid
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Well Done Matt for choosing such a wonderful cause, we hope you had a great day, and had that feel good factor. Lauren, Steve & Cathy Whitbread xxx Donation by Steve Whitbread on 06/03/12

 
£20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid
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This is the balance of a pound for every year . Let us hope it helps visitors to share Calums Cabin dream for the next forty years and beyond . Donation by Simon & Susan Whitbread on 29/02/12

 
£21.60 + £5.40 Gift Aid
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From Rose Bates, potter, Lee-on-the-Solent. Donation by Ronnie Godfrey on 29/02/12

 
£5.00
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Happy Birthday Matt! Your money will make a big difference to the children and their families, Claire, Brian and Laurence XX Donation by Claire Sutton on 28/02/12

 
£20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid
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Matt, such a kind way to celebrate your 40th birthday. Have a wonderful 40th,this will mean the world to those families... a very special gift. Debsx Donation by Debbie Crawford on 28/02/12

 
£10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid
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Have a great 10th Birthday - Hopefully this cash will help continue the great work at the Cabin - well done ! Donation by JAMES on 28/02/12

 
£100.00 + £25.00 Gift Aid
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Pete , hope your day is very special, with love from your favourite niece, Pete x Donation by Susan Whitbread on 27/02/12

 
£5.00 + £1.25 Gift Aid
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Great cause - good on you. Happy birthday! Donation by stella abesin on 27/02/12

 
£10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid
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Happy Birthday from Kath, Mike and co .... hope this donation helps in achieving your goal of £1,000 for Calum's Cabin. Love you loads xxxx Donation by Katharine Smith on 21/02/12

 
£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid
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Happy Birthday Matthew - what a beautiful idea - hope you have a fab day Love and light Kelly Read x Donation by Kelly Read on 17/02/12

 
£10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid
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Matthew ,what a wonderful result ,so far , for Calum's Cabin ,congratulations on your 40th Love Richard & Joycej Donation by Simon Whitbread on 15/02/12

 
£20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid
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Blast from the past Matt! Never knew you were a leap year baby. Have a fab 10th Birthday and here's hoping you raise a great sum of money. Donation by Emma Baker on 15/02/12

 
£7.50 + £1.88 Gift Aid
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What a wonderful gesture you have made for Calum's Cabin . With fondest love from Aunty Sarah & Uncle David Donation by Simon Whitbread on 08/02/12

 
£20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid
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Well now , if you add in gift aid you have broken the £1000 barrier so here comes the second one , lets hope . XX Donation by Simon Whitbread on 06/02/12

 
£10.90 + £2.73 Gift Aid
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Hope you have a really good day on the 29th. Lots of love from Peter and Kay. Donation by Kay Whitbread on 06/02/12

 
£20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid

Hi Matt, a very old friend from Ramsey School Days. A great cause - Kepp up the good work - Best wishes Dave Donation by David Shelton on 01/02/12

 
£15.00 + £3.75 Gift Aid
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Happy Birthday. A brilliant idea. With love from Chris and Denise Catterall and Margaret and Dave Markey (St Helens contingent) xxx Donation by Denise Catterall on 30/01/12

 
£40.00 + £10.00 Gift Aid
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With Love x Donation by Anonymous on 30/01/12

 
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Good idea Matthew, and for a great cause. Love Rachel & Rob & Tobias (family of Anne Church's daughter) Donation by Robert Moore on 30/01/12

 
£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid
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Happy birthday! A great cause. It certainly makes you think! XXX Donation by Anne Church on 24/01/12

 
£15.00 + £3.75 Gift Aid
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Have a happy one. Great thing you're doing here Donation by Mandi Garrie xx on 24/01/12

 
£25.00 + £6.25 Gift Aid
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Happy birthday, well done this is a fantastic charity to give to! X Donation by James Jackson on 24/01/12

 
£15.00 + £3.75 Gift Aid
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Happy Birthday, Matt, Great thing to do. Donation by Alan Davidson on 23/01/12

 
£20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid
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Great idea, Matt! Hope you raise loads of money and have a great birthday! Gill & Rob xx Donation by Gill & Rob Sergeant on 23/01/12

 
£10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid
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