Raised: 57%
Target: £1,000.00
Raised so far: £570.00
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My story

 

Susan was born in Kent in 1937, the only child of Lucy and Laurie Thompson. She spent the last half of her life in Colchester, Essex, where she lived with her family.

Susan lost her very brave battle with cancer on October 7th, 1996, only a couple of weeks short of her 30th wedding anniversary to my father, John. She also left behind three children- me (Sally), Tom and Jane.

Susan was a fantastic wife and mother, as well as a devoted daughter to her parents. I remember my mother as a warm, friendly, open and sensible person. She had no front or obvious ego, and had a lovely sense of humour. I think it was this combination of qualities that made her such a nice person to be around, and why others seemed to warm to her so easily.

As well as being at the heart of our family, Susan cultivated many friendships, often with people in need. It is for this reason that money given in her name to the Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture will be particularly apt. This charity provides for people in great and desperate need, some of whom are children. These are people who have fled to the UK having survived unimaginable horrors, such as torture, war and genocide. The Medical Foundation works to help such people rebuild their lives, providing them with medical care, as well as pychological support and other invaluable forms of help.

To learn more about the Medical Foundation, please visit their website: www.torturecare.org.uk

Please give as generously as possible by clicking on the 'donate now' button below. All donations go directly to the Medical Foundation via this site, and are totally secure, as are your other details.

Alternatively, cheques - made to 'The Medical Foundation'- or cash donations can be given to me in person, or sent to my home address.

Many thanks, and warm wishes,

Sally Greenwood.

Donation by Peter Davis 15/11/09  

Well done Sal -- love B & J Donation by jane & brian murray 09/11/09  

Dear Susan, such a lovely friend, always remembered. Donation by Anne Humphrey 06/11/09  

best of luck reaching the target. Nearly halfway there! love d x Donation by Damian 06/11/09  

Best of luck Sal x Donation by nick straker 02/11/09  

In memory of a very dear friend Donation by Pamela Paris 25/10/09  

Donation by Jane Greenwood 08/10/09  

Donation by Richard Akexander 14/09/09  

Donation by Matthew Turner 14/09/09  

Donation by Hester McDonald 10/09/09  

Donation by John Greenwood 08/09/09  

Hi Sally, Good luck reaching the target! Grace and Sammy send their love! Donation by Tom Greenwood 08/09/09  

Donation by Richard Alcock 07/09/09  

Donation by Sally Greenwood 07/09/09  

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