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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My updates 1
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
Belated congratulations to Kevin frost on running the marathon for Stephen......well done from all the harrisons
Donation by Catherine Harrison on 26/05/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Sorry Jody, i meant to do this sooner. xox
Donation by dawn blair on 13/05/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Our hearts go out to yous, from the Petticrews.
Donation by Ryan Petticrew on 10/05/12
At least some good is coming from such a tragedy that no-one should have to go through.
Donation by Jason Rice on 10/05/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
This weeks pocket money to much better use. Sophia & Charles xo
Donation by Sophia & Charles Duncan on 10/05/12
£2.00
+ £0.50 Gift Aid
Hi Jody had money left in my paypal, thinking of you x
Donation by Kelly Hill on 10/05/12
With love
Donation by Rosa Esposito on 10/05/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Such a great charity - hope you reach your target soon! :)
Donation by Alexis Scott on 10/05/12
£30.00
+ £7.50 Gift Aid
Sorry its just a little, Hope it helps.. We all need to give and help Support this cause.. RIP WEE MAN
Donation by Mark Winter on 10/05/12
Sorry it's not much but hope it helps :o)
Donation by Fran Spence on 10/05/12
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
One step closer. xo
Donation by Samantha Snowball-Duncan on 10/05/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
A tribute to a handsome,brave and wonderful wee man.
Donation by Elaine McCann on 10/05/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
What a wonderful legacy for Stephen.
Donation by Philip Tyler on 10/05/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Well done Kevin!!! Hope the donations keep coming and they make that all important target!!!!
Donation by Paula Mccausland on 08/05/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Good luck Kevin !
Donation by Neil Frost on 07/05/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good Luck for tomorrow Kevin!
Donation by Melanie Tomlinson on 06/05/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Good luck, Kevin. Hope your legs hold up. Anne and Paul Moore
Donation by Anne and Paul Moore on 05/05/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Donation by Siobhan McClelland on 05/05/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
You are a top man Frosty ! all the best to you and the cause. The Gallies are very proud of you
Donation by Bill Gallie on 05/05/12
£26.00
+ £6.50 Gift Aid
Good luck Kev (I'd struggle to complete a 10th of a marathon)
Donation by David Patchett on 04/05/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Donation by Ryan Dickson on 04/05/12
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
Good Luck Kevin. Such a worthwhile cause in memory of Stephen and in helping Jody, Nick and Family to get closer to their target. xx
Donation by Joanne Jones on 04/05/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
All the best Kevin....and our thoughts are with Stephen's family
Donation by Elaine Douglas on 28/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Good luck Kevin. Jody & Nick, hope you get to your target soon.
Donation by Brian McElroy on 27/04/12
£30.00
+ £7.50 Gift Aid
Good luck Kevin! Dianne and Neil I'm betting on 2 hrs 4 mins!! X
Donation by Dianne Lee on 26/04/12
£10.00
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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