My story

Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

Ethan would be 11 this year and heading off to secondary school. I have decided to run the stafford half marathon to raise funds and awareness for the charity that has provided ongoing, long term bereavement support to us.

The Bereaved Parent support is part of the Care for the Family charity which looks to support all aspects of family life. The network run a telephone befriending scheme as well as events through the year for bereaved parents to share their stories and gain support.

There are 17000 newly bereaved parents every year in the uk and the bereaved parents network would love to reach out to more of these families.

We became befrienders a year ago, hoping to comfort others through the comfort we received. 

For more information on the group and the other work care for the family do, watch the video.

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So please consider donating as well as spreading the word about all the work care for the family do.

You can see more of this at

http://www.careforthefamily.org.uk/

My charity

Care for the Family

Care for the Family

Charity Registration No. 1066905

Care for the Family strengthens family life and helps those who are hurting because of family difficulties. We help thousands of couples, parents and families across the UK to build strong relationships through events, networks, resources and family-building breaks. Special initiatives include the Bereaved Parents' Network, and support for single parent families.

Donations 25

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Well done Rachel xx

Donation by Sarah Ross on 29/04/12

£5.00

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Well done Rachel! So sorry that this gift is so late! Hope your legs have recovered by now! Love, Mike & Kath xx

Donation by Kath Coulson on 22/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Hey Rach, Well done! A fantastic time! Em XXXX

Donation by Emma Bryan on 27/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Hey speedy well done. You're welcome to stay with us if you decide to do the west highland way race anytime!

Donation by mark hudson on 26/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well Done Rachel! Hope it went well! xxx

Donation by Heather from Hockey on 26/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck, thinking of you all.

Donation by Will and Annie on 25/03/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Go Rach Go! Lots of love Pete, Shell and Isaac xxx

Donation by Peter Down on 24/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Best wishes for the big run Rach, we will be thinking of you (and your dad!) - its such a brilliant effort. Lots of love

Donation by The Huskissons of Oz on 24/03/12

£10.00

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You're an absolute star Rachel! Will be thinking about you,best of luck! Lots of love The Borlases.xxx

Donation by Liz Borlase on 20/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck from the Lesters

Donation by Will Lester on 17/03/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Rachel, you're a star. Love the Horsfall's xxxx

Donation by Anonymous on 17/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Go for it. Lots of luck. xx

Donation by Helen Hunt on 15/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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with much love and thanks for daring to make a difference for others - xxxxx

Donation by sara hooper on 11/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Best of luck, Rachel! Love Fuzzy

Donation by Farzana Hampshire on 11/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good Luck with the run. Love David and Elizabeth

Donation by David Lester on 11/03/12

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Good luck Rachel! Ali, Mark, Ella & Josh X

Donation by Alison Browell on 11/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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You are an inspiration Rach. Lots of love, shell, pad, al, ed & will xxxxx

Donation by Anonymous on 11/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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You really are an inspiration. We're 100% behind you xxx

Donation by Emily Cooper on 12/02/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Go Rachel Go!!!! You are INCREDIBLE. Lots of love Jane xxxxx

Donation by Jane Sheppard on 12/02/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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big love to you all x

Donation by Jenni Whitehead on 11/02/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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You're an inspiration Rach! Thinking of you all xxx Matt and Jane xxx

Donation by Jane Cowley on 11/02/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Proud of you :) The kids will be cheering you on loudly (from inside a warm McDonalds with a large breakfast each)

Donation by Mark Huskisson on 11/02/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 10/02/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Stuart Faulkner on 10/02/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 10/02/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£386.00
  • Offline donations£215.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£601.00
  • Gift Aid£92.75

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