For Stephen
£11,416.00 raised of £10,000.00 target
293 donations
My Target:
£10,000.00
£11,416.00 raised so far
How to make a donation
Donate online at - www.justgiving.com/Stephenhewittmurphy
By mobile internet Scan this code on your smartphone to go straight to Jody Murphy's page.
By text message to donate £10 Text STEV88 £10
to 70070
My story
Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page. I would like to say a massive thank you to Mr Kevin Frost who has offered to run the Belfast Marathon in Stephen's name for the childrens hospice.
Well 9 months has passed and I admit I am amazed by the generosity that has been shown. By everyone who has given to this page and also to those who have raised money off the page such as St. Patricks Primary,Sarah Beggs with her pamper evening, and the Stars of Darts with their trophy to name but a few. But the Hospice goes on and they will always need money to keep doing the wonderful work they do.
Stephen was such a generous child as shown by his persistence in making me adopt a panda and making his Nana give money to the starving children in Africa. He would be delighted to learn that he has made such an impact and raised so much money for the Hospice that he loved so much.
Sadly Stephen lost his battle with cancer on the 12th June 2011, and I don't use the word battle lightly. He fought like a brave warrior and in the final week no one could work out what was keeping him going. In the end it was reassurance that his family would be ok that allowed him to slip away.
The morning that he passed Gayle from the hospice and I sat and told stories about the mischief that Stephen got up to. It was fantastic having someone with him that knew him and was able to share stories. It helped me and Stephen smiled as we talked although he couldn't move or talk. During the week when Stephen was being unresponsive, I told him Gayle had arrived and he waved which is testament to how much he thought of her. Even after the Girls came out to see him and to make sure we were ok. They are fantastic people and fantastic people can't just switch the caring off even when they aren't working.
Angela from the hospice was with us in final few hours and she dealt with baby Adam allowing Nick and I to be with Stephen as he passed away. After she dealt with all the doctors arrangements, washed and dressed Stephen and contacted the people who needed contacted.
In the hospice each child has an individual carer who looks after them all day, from tending to his needs with medication, personal care, to running and getting him drinks, KFC and building lego. there are nurses on hand and Dr's checking up on them on a regular basis. There is also a complimentary therapist, music therapist, pet therapy a multi-sensory room, swimming pool, hydrobath all fully equipt to deal with children of all levels of disability.
There are 10 bedrooms each with TV's and access to a beautiful garden. The whole place is not only wheelchair accessible but also bed accessible. Unfortunately at the minute they can only take care of 5 or 6 children due to lack of funding.
Please Please Please give generously the Children's hospice is one of those places that is greatly appreciated by the people who need it but widely unknown to the people who don't.
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Amazing the amount of money that has been raised Stephen will be doing his celebratory dance :-) I really appreciate every penny and it gives me peace to know that Stephens death has brought something wonderful.
My charity
Northern Ireland Children's Hospice
Charity Registration No. n/a
At NICH, caring is at the heart of everything we do. We care for over 250 children and young people with life-limiting and life threatening conditions. Services are available 24 hrs a day, 365 day's a year and there is no charge. We rely on legacies and donations to fund our services.
Donations 293
My thoughts are with you Murph at this difficult time, best wishes and prayers - Paddybhoy76 (KDS)
Donation by Patrick McCulloch on 28/02/11
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Jody,I know about the work the hospice do,my mother in law was in somerton road on her last days they were excellent,my thoughts are with you all.xx
Donation by doreen mcgimpsey on 28/02/11
£50.00
+ £14.10 Gift Aid
Another 'fetti donation! The hospice sounds like a wonderful and much needed facility. Wishing you and your family all the best.
Donation by Aarchk on 28/02/11
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Best of luck reaching your fundraising target. Thinking of you all.
Donation by Emma (F n B). on 28/02/11
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Donating following your post on Confetti. I have no doubt you'll reach your target. My best wishes to you and your family.
Donation by Hannah_Banana on 28/02/11
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
It's an fantastic cause and you're amazing people to give to others in the midst of your own tragedy.
Donation by (smileybride) on 27/02/11
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
I ran the Dublin Marathon last year in aid of the hospice. They're brilliant people doing brilliant work. All the best from the_bhoy_wonder Hail Hail
Donation by Stephen Dolan on 27/02/11
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
Best of wishes to you and your family xo
Donation by Neill McClure on 27/02/11
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
Donation by Gerard O'Connor on 27/02/11
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
Sorry it can't be more. Hope you smash your new target! Love to you and your family.
Donation by Zoe Darling (from babycentre) on 27/02/11
£10.00
Happy to help. I wish I could do more than just give money. My best wishes to you and your family. x
Donation by Suzanne Rooke on 27/02/11
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Thinking of you and your family (Maestro KDS)
Donation by margaret mccormick on 27/02/11
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
Thinking of you all
Donation by Kathy Churchman on 27/02/11
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Thinking of you all - wishing you all the best for the future. Claire (MrsMcElarney2be from fetti x)
Donation by Claire Mccoy on 27/02/11
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Thinking of you. This is such a worthy cause. All my love, Karen (sinky11/11/11)
Donation by Karen Sinclair on 27/02/11
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
I don't know you but your story moved me. I hope you reach your target and I wish you and your family all the luck in the world. Kayleigh, from fettix
Donation by Kayleigh Turton on 27/02/11
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
thinking of you x
Donation by liseyloo1972 on 27/02/11
£5.00
+ £1.41 Gift Aid
I don't know you but I often think of you and what young Stephen is going through. God bless you, your whole family and especially Stephen.
Donation by Joe Robb on 27/02/11
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
You and you family are in our thoughts daily. Lots of love and light xxx Nicola and Andy
Donation by Nicola Spence on 27/02/11
£10.00
Such a worthy cause. All our love Craig, Julie, Amy and James xx
Donation by Julie Cunningham on 27/02/11
£30.00
+ £8.46 Gift Aid
Best wishes. Thinking of you.
Donation by Tommy Beattie on 27/02/11
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
God bless you and your family Murphio. (muttsnutts KDS)
Donation by JOSEPH MULLAN on 26/02/11
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
Your in our thoughts and prayers love joanne Truscotts Sister Mandy and family xx
Donation by Mandy Jordan on 26/02/11
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Donation by Wendy Yardley on 26/02/11
£10.00
Donation by Squib (on KDS) on 26/02/11
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Donation summary
- * Online donations£6,810.00
- Offline donations£4,604.00
- Text donations£2.00
- Total raised£11,416.00
- Gift Aid£1,244.28
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